Librarian - Part-Time

Job Number: Rider00099

WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY?? - We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Position Overview

University Library at Rider University seeks an adjunct librarian for the spring semester beginning 1/27/2025. This position will do reference, general cataloging, research instruction or any other academic library professional work.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

This position requires a completed ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree, OR a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours completed toward the attainment of an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree. This position also requires at least one year of experience providing in-person or virtual reference/research assistance. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the following: Excellent customer service skills, relationship building and maintaining skills, communication skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively; flexibility to adapt to the dynamic workflows and changing schedules inherent to a dynamic academic library; and a commitment to supporting a diverse population of students in support of our climate of inclusivity. Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Expertise in business, social sciences (e.g. law, criminology, sociology)
• Experience in general humanities reference work, science reference work, or work in a performing arts library (music, theater, dance)
• Experience with research instruction
• Knowledge of the SpringShare suite of products ( LibApps, LibGuides)
• Cataloging experience in print and non-print formats
• Experience with library systems, course management software, and educational technology applications, including integrated library systems such as Sierra, Canvas LMS, Camtasia
• Experience in performing arts library (music, theater, dance)
• Archival experience (appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation)
• Experience creating and maintaining digital collections
• Experience creating finding aids, LibGuides, and other digital learning objects (videos, quizzes)Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job related criteria.