Description
POSITION: Librarian-Reference
SALARY: Salary $56,531. Excellent benefits package. Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Librarian-Reference will provide information, research and reference services in traditional and virtual formats. Will also plan, teach and assess information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty. Develops web and print based materials. Services as a liaison to academic departments and provides research services and scholarly assistance to the College community.
This is professional library work requiring technical skills and knowledge in the field of library science. Work involves responsibility for the application of professional library principles and procedures to specialized library operations. Work may include one or more of the following: training personnel; assisting customers with research; evaluating and selecting materials; developing and providing library services for children and adults; copy cataloging library materials; developing collections and acting as a resource specialist; troubleshooting computer software and equipment problems. Independent judgment is exercised in the overall development of the collection. Guide patrons in using artificial intelligence research tools, Large Language Models (LLMs), and synthetic research techniques. Will assess new AI platforms for bias, data privacy, and overall utility in research and teach best practices of using AI in research. This position is exempt with regard to FLSA overtime. This position is covered by the NSCPA negotiated agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution at the time of application. Experience working in a professional library position and knowledge of the role of the library as an educational and information agency is preferred as well as knowledge of the current practices and issues of librarianship such as censorship, right to privacy and freedom of information and the theories of creating, collecting, organizing, accessing and preserving information for use. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, and to deal with the general public in a tactful and courteous manner, and the ability to work independently and initiate and see projects through to completion.
This position is subject to veterans’ preference. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check. Work authorization and/or visa sponsorship are not available for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at www.peru.edu. Please also submit a cover letter and resume.
GENERAL INFORMATION: PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution at the time of application. Experience working in a professional library position and knowledge of the role of the library as an educational and information agency is preferred as well as knowledge of the current practices and issues of librarianship such as censorship, right to privacy and freedom of information and the theories of creating, collecting, organizing, accessing and preserving information for use. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, and to deal with the general public in a tactful and courteous manner, and the ability to work independently and initiate and see projects through to completion.
