PT Reference Librarian (On-site)

The Highlights

The Part-time Reference Librarian is responsible for providing research help to library users during weekday, weekend, or evening hours as scheduled as well as information literacy instruction for the first-year writing program.

Work in a highly supportive, collegial culture that encourages active participation in meaningful and valuable skills training and professional development. This includes training workshops, committee memberships, and engagement in programs that support the Library's mission and its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility goals, while building connections and partnerships across DePaul's wider academic and user community.

What You'll Do

• Research Assistance and Instruction
  
  

Provides research assistance and one-to-one instruction to library users online and in-person. Provides information literacy instruction online and in-person for the first-year writing program.

• Collaboration
  
  

Works cooperatively with other library and university departments to provide materials and services for faculty, students, staff and other affiliated users.

• Project Work
  
  

Works on specific assigned projects, such as the creation and maintenance of online research guides, and/or other instructional support.

• Supervise and mentor student workers
  
  

Depending on scheduling, may be responsible for opening and/or closing the Reference Department or Library site, and/or supervising student assistants.

What You'll Need

• ALA-Accredited MLS degree required.
• Reference experience required, preferably in an academic setting.
• Familiarity with academic library resources required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultural identities and foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.
• This position is part-time, currently at 12-15 hours/week. Hours are set at the start of each academic quarter in line with the needs of the department. Evening and weekend hours will be required.
• This position is based at the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln park; occasional travel to the Loop campus may be required.
• This position is fully on-site.
  
  

Perks

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees _and_ dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Part-Time Benefits
  
  

**For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.**

Diversity And Inclusion Statement

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting Of Child Abuse & Neglect

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)

Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

• DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.