Reference & Instruction Librarian

What you will do:

• 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. 

What you need:

• 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
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University 

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
• Free on-site gyms on campus