Walker Library: About Us: Part-time Temp Librarians

Part-time Temporary Librarians

Walker Library is establishing a pool of applicants to fill part-time temporary librarian positions that work flexible hours, anywhere from a few to up to 20 hours per week. These positions report to the Reference/Instruction Team Leader and the Department Chair, User Services at Walker Library.

Responsibilities: Librarians provide in-depth library research assistance on campus/in-person, online (email, chat), and via phone. This service is offered during days, early evenings, and weekends. Service-related data reporting is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to provide general and specialized reference service in person, via email, chat, or phone.

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and use key resources including the library’s discovery service, catalog, research databases, and Springshare web applications.

• Knowledge of or ability to search in subject-specialized databases from a variety of vendors.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Evidence of ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant work experience in an academic, school, or public library.

Salary: Up to $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

To Apply:

• Submit resume and cover letter to Christy Groves, Department Chair, User Services, Walker Library at christy.groves@mtsu.edu