The Reference Librarian demonstrates initiative, leadership, and the ability to work both independently and as an integral member of the library team, and shares a commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and other library users. The Jamestown Community College Reference Librarian delivers library instruction, promotes information literacy, provides reference services, and manages collection development, among other professional duties.

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; familiarity with the principles of information literacy; recent experience and/or education in the provision of academic reference services; evidence of strong presentation/teaching skills; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work collegially in a diverse, fast-paced environment; a strong service commitment; a willingness and ability to serve students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred: Recent higher education professional experience in reference services and library instruction.