Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian

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University of the Cumberlands seeks a Part-Time Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian to support the University Library's reference services in the evenings and on weekends. TheReference Librarianreports to the Director ofthe Libraryandprovides referenceassistance for students and faculty through phone andvirtual communication and service channels. The Reference Librarian will alsoassist with developing andmaintaining research guides and tutorials,resource sharingservices, andsubmitting tickets for theLibrary’s integrated library system and electronic databases when the systems librarian is unavailable.Thisis a remoteposition. 

The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds.  Its mission is to offer high-quality academic programs that empower its graduates to ‘seek a life-more-abundant.’  

Responsibilities: 

• Provide evening and weekend reference and researchassistance to students and faculty through theLibrary’s virtual communication and service channels. 

• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of research guides, instructional materials, and library tutorials. 

• Provide library instruction and research support for courses and academic programs as needed. 

• Support resource-sharing services, including assisting with unresolved or unfilled requests. 

• Resolve library systems and electronic resource issues, including troubleshooting basic access problems andsubmitting or escalating support requests whenappropriate. 

• Collaborate with library faculty and staff in problem-solving, service improvement, policy development, and other library initiatives. 

• Participate in library meetings, programs, projects, and services asappropriate for the position. 

• Maintain professional knowledge relevant to reference services, information literacy, academic libraries, and emerging library technologies. 

• Follow University policies and procedures. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements: 

Minimum Requirements: 

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program 

• Knowledgeable in providing reference services to students, faculty,and 

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills  

• Support the University’s mission and adhere to employee policies 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Familiarity withSpringshare suite 

• Knowledgeable in use of current web authoring tools and standards 

• Knowledge of ILS systems, particularly Ex Libris 

• Experience with resource sharing/interlibrary loan 

• Knowledge of current library reference trends and a commitment tolearn innovative trends in libraryreferenceprovision 

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a

“life-more-abundant.”