Reference Librarian
Part-timeFlorida SouthWestern State College
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Job overview
Florida SouthWestern State College is hiring a Reference Librarian. The Reference Librarian provides high-quality information literacy and research instruction in collaboration with discipline faculty and Faculty Librarians. This position offers core reference services, including in-depth consultation, mediated database searching, and identifying appropriate knowledge-based resources. The role also involves developing effective search strategies and providing recommendations for citation management, downloading, and output.
Key focus areas include Provide high‑quality information literacy instruction, Collaborate with faculty and faculty librarians, and Deliver core reference services including in‑depth consultation.
Preferred (not required): Information Literacy, Academic Research Practices, Effective Instructional Techniques, and Oral Communication.
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Full job description
Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Reference Librarian. This position provides high-quality information literacy and research instruction in collaboration with discipline faculty and Faculty Librarians. The position provides core reference services, including in-depth consultation, mediated database searching, identifying appropriate knowledge-based resources, developing effective search strategies, and providing recommendations for citation management, downloading, and output. This is a part-time, temporary role requiring approximately twenty (20) hours of work per week when assigned. Assignments may include traveling to other FSW campus libraries.
Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your profile to strengthen your candidacy.
Please click here (https://www.fsw.edu/viewdocs/doc/371433) to see the complete job description.
The ideal candidate will have:
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A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution in Library and Information Studies. Including A Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in Library and Information Studies or a closely related field.
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Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of information literacy, academic research practices, and effective instructional techniques.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to provide high-quality customer service and foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
Compensation is based on $26/ hour; however, this is not an hourly position.
FSW Perks for Adjuncts:
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Ability to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
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Ability to participate in various Wellness Initiatives
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Compulsory participation in a 401(a) retirement plan
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Access to a variety of BUCS Perks offering discounts at numerous local businesses and vendors
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Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran status. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer: Angie Hawke; Room N-124; 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers, FL 33919; (239) 489-9051; [email protected]. FSW online anonymous reporting www.fsw.edu/report. Inquiries/complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer online, in person, via mail, via email, or with the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Atlanta Office: 61 Forsyth St. SW Suite 19T70, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927.
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