Librarian part-time

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

ID: 7115898 (Ref.No. 23N300640)
Posted: November 11, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Description

The Rider University Libraries seeks two adjunct Reference Librarians (rank of Instructor-Librarian) with a broad background in music, theater, dance, and the general humanities (or a combination of these), for the 2023 spring semester, beginning January 23, 2023.

Work hours will be a combination of Monday-Thursday afternoons and evenings, with the schedule yet to be determined.

This faculty position will collaborate with other full-time and adjunct librarians to meet shifting priorities, needs, skill sets, and current responsibilities. The position does not directly supervise or manage staff.

Position Requirements

This position requires a completed ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree, or a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours completed toward the attainment of an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree. This position also requires at least one year of experience providing in-person or virtual reference/research.

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
A demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic workflows and changing schedules inherent to a dynamic academic library;
Demonstrated commitment to supporting a diverse population of students in support of our climate of inclusivity. Rider University Libraries value diversity among its faculty and is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community.

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor’s in music, theater, dance, or general humanities
Experience working in an academic fine arts library
Experience with RefWorks, LibGuides, and a variety of electronic resources
Experience in specialized print and electronic resources focused on the performing arts and general humanities
Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe
Experience with Sierra or other integrated library system

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 387 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Rider University is committed to diversity. Please provide a statement of your commitment to diversity.

The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.

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