Reference Librarian

Position Title: Reference Librarian

Department: Library Services

Reports To: Assistant Director of Library Services

Work Hours: 16 hours

Status: Part-time; 9-Month Staff

FSLA Classification: Non-Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: August 2026

WebLink: Current Openings | Recruitment

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MISSION

Rosemont College is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to academic excellence and fostering joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, the ability to make reasoned moral decisions, and a sense of responsibility to serve others in our global society.

Rooted in Catholicism, Rosemont welcomes all faiths and is guided by the principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus to meet the needs of the time.

Rosemont College values: Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person; Diversity with a commitment to building an international community; Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion; Care for the Earth as our common home.

SUMMARY

The Part-time Reference Librarian supports the mission of the college by assisting in reference services and information literacy programs. 
 

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE*

• Participate in daily reference desk rotation; provide Information Literacy/user instruction to individuals and groups; build Research Guides; serve as a Personal Librarian to incoming students.

• Participate in the rotating of teaching the interdisciplinary research course.

• Participate in collection development, including developing policies and procedures.

• Provide training and workshops to faculty/staff/students on the use of library technologies.

• Investigate library technologies that will improve resources and develop instructional resources within the library, when appropriate.

• Provide support to library staff for college-licensed software and its application in teaching and learning.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support a team approach in providing library service.

* PLEASE NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibility that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibility and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science

• Knowledge of traditional and electronic resources including bibliographic/full-text databases and Internet for research

• Teaching ability and an understanding of and commitment to the library's instructional role.

• Knowledge of collection development policies and areas of interest for a Liberal Arts College.

• Strong computer skills including experience with PC troubleshooting, maintenance and software, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with learning management systems, especially as they relate to library services.

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of maintaining web pages, social media, tutorials, and LibGuides.

• A commitment to provide service in a team-oriented setting.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree required

• Higher Education experience Preferred

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision

• Ability to work independently and on a team

• Ability to work within strict deadlines

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Detail oriented and organized

• Must display a good representation of the College

• Proficiency with Internet to use as resource, research and work tool

• Good interpersonal skills – ability to work well with Faculty, Students and Staff

• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e., ability to deal effectively with others; speak professionally on the phone, etc.)

ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly: Exposed to indoor conditions

• Occasionally: Exposed to chemicals, fumes, dust or work safety hazards

• Occasionally: May be exposed to mold

PHYSICAL STRENGTH

• Occasionally: Required to lift up to 25 lbs and carry a distance of 10 feet

PHYSICAL MOVEMENT

• Routinely: The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Routinely: Climbing: Required to climb stairs

• Regularly: Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Routinely: Grasping: Required to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects or hold objects

• Routinely: Reaching: Required to reach up and out with hands and arms

• Routinely: Sitting: Required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time

• Occasionally: Standing: Required to stand for long periods of time

• Regularly: Stooping: Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, reach, extending, pulling and/or pushing

HEARING / SPEAKING / VISION

• Routinely: Required to talk and hear

• Routinely: Close vision (clear vision at 2inches or less)

• Routinely: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing documents, data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; moderate reading.

• Routinely: Able to see and read computer screens

• Routinely: Able to read fine print and/or normal size print

MACHINERY USAGE

• Regularly: Book Cart

OFFICE MACHINERY USAGE

• Routinely: Personal Computer

• Routinely: Photocopier / Printer

• Routinely: Telephone