Job Description

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Reference & Instruction Librarian, reporting to the Reference & Instruction Manager, provides high quality, customer-focused reference services and information literacy instruction to students, staff, and faculty while supporting the continuous improvement of instructional practices that impact student learning.

Positions are in-person on the Phoenix campus with potential work from home options one day a week dependent on schedule needs. The following schedules are available:

  • Sunday, 9:30am-6pm, Monday through Thursday, 6:45am-3:15pm
  • Tuesday through Friday, 1:30pm-10:30pm, and Saturday, 9:30am-6pm

Responsibilities:

  • Provide on-demand individualized reference assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a high-volume customer service environment. 
  • Design and delivers group and individual instruction ranging from general information literacy sessions and library orientations to advanced subject-specific class sessions to teach how to find, use, and evaluate information. 
  • Develop expected learning outcomes for library instruction sessions that align with professional standards and pedagogical practices. 
  • Promote library resources and services to the University community. 
  • Participate in activities of professional organizations and keeps abreast of library trends in the professional literature. 
  • Maintain awareness of technology and tools used in academic research. 
  • Maintain familiarity with scholarly communications for teaching, learning, and research. 
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment to share best practices. 
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University 

Qualifications:

  • American Library Association accredited Master’s degree in library or information science
  • Professional experience in an academic library preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to assist others in the use of personal computers
  • Experience teaching students with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency
  • Position may require evening and weekend hours.
  • Must pass pre-employment background check

       

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