Temporary Reference Librarian

Position Description

Do you enjoy helping others and providing high quality service to library customers? Join the Consortium Library Instruction and Research Services in their quest to provide excellent information, research, and technology assistance to students, faculty, staff, and members of the local and Alaskan community. The Consortium Library, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is recruiting part-time reference librarians to cover a mix of evening, weekend, and weekday reference desk shifts. The Consortium Library serves students, staff, and faculty of UAA and Alaska Pacific University, as well as members of the local community. Research services are provided in-person and via chat/text, email, Zoom, and phone. Part-time reference librarians play an important role in our Instruction and Research program by providing reference desk coverage and assisting librarians with projects. Professional training and development opportunities will be provided as needed. The Consortium Library promotes a welcoming environment and an appreciation for each unique member of our academic community. UAA encourages applications from candidates who are particularly excited about opportunities to support higher education in Southcentral Alaska. To thrive in this role you will be able to provide effective reference service through excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Use advanced knowledge of the resources (online and print) and techniques used for providing library research services. Ability to quickly learn and effectively use the Consortium Library's discovery service, catalog, research databases, and Springshare web applications. Use technology skills to include Google Suite, Word, internet searching, common office equipment, and technology troubleshooting. Be able and willing to quickly learn new technologies and software. Be able to teach library users of varying skills levels to effectively use various technologies, library resources, and information literacy skills. Have the ability to work effectively, sensitively, and collaboratively in a multicultural environment. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school, and one year of experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Experience providing library references services in person and via phone, email, chat, or Zoom. This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a part-time (approximately 14 hours/week or less), non-exempt, temporary staff position. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/compensation/salary-schedules.php, Grade 80, based on education and experience.