Jobs

Posted 15 July 2010

Temporary-Seasonal Reference/Instruction Librarian
University of Portland

Deadline: 30 July

The W.W. Clark Library at the University of Portland seeks a Temporary-Seasonal Reference/Instruction librarian to work for
approximately 6 weeks at the start of Fall and Spring semesters.

Key duties:  Works as part of the reference team to provide research assistance to the campus community. Participates in instruction program by assisting reference librarians in preparing for classes, by helping during a class session, or occasionally by teaching classes.

Qualifications: MLS degree or equivalent from an ALA accredited program, knowledge of online and print reference sources, ability to effectively use technology, excellent oral communication skills, and the ability to interact positively with an academic population. 

Reference and instruction experience is preferred.

Work Schedule: 4 hours per day (ideally 12pm-4pm), Monday through Friday for 7 weeks at the beginning of the university's Fall Semester and another 5 weeks at the beginning of the Spring Semester.  The Fall contract will extend from August 25th through Oct 15th.

Salary: $25 per hour; no benefits

To Apply: To Apply:  Send cover letter and resume to Caroline Mann, Head, Public Services, Clark Memorial Library, University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203. E-mail submissions are strongly preferred; Please send all application materials in 1 file (Word or pdf format) to:  mann@up.edu

Link to full job description: http://www.up.edu/hr/showjob.aspx?id=285

Application Deadline: July 30, 2010