Reference & Instruction Librarian -- Grand Canyon University -- Phoenix, AZ

Submitted by Amigos on Thu, 2024-08-29 09:38

Job Title: Reference & Instruction Librarian
Institution Name: Grand Canyon University Library
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

Job Description:
Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational
Christian University.

Do you want to be part of a growing university library with a teaching-focused mission? Do you have a passion for
working with students and teaching information literacy and research skills to further enhance academic success,
scholarship, and lifelong learning? Grand Canyon University is seeking a Reference & Instruction Librarian to provide
personalized, on-demand library assistance to enrich the learning experience and support intellectual inquiry and
discovery.

This full-time position is in-person on the Phoenix campus with potential work from home options one day a
week dependent on schedule needs. The following schedules are available:

  • Sunday 9:30am-6pm, Monday-Wednesday 6:45am-3:15pm, Thursday 9:30am-6pm

Responsibilities:

  • Provide on-demand individualized reference assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a high-volume customer
    service environment.
  • Design and delivers group and individual instruction ranging from general information literacy sessions and library
    orientations to advanced subject-specific class sessions to teach how to find, use, and evaluate information.
  • Develop expected learning outcomes for library instruction sessions that align with professional standards and
    pedagogical practices.
  • Promote library resources and services to the University community.
  • Participate in activities of professional organizations and keeps abreast of library trends in the professional
    literature.
  • Maintain awareness of technology and tools used in academic research.
  • Maintain familiarity with scholarly communications for teaching, learning, and research.
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment to share best practices.
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position
    Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications:

  • American Library Association accredited Master’s degree in library or information science.
  • Professional experience in an academic library preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to assist others in the use of personal computers.
  • Experience teaching students with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
  • Position may require evening and weekend hours.
  • Must pass pre-employment background check.

https://jobs.gcu.edu/reference-and-instruction-librarian/job/28441988

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