Adjunct Agriculture and Life Sciences Librarian

• Library: University of New Hampshire
• Town: Durham
• Library Type: Academic
• Position Type: MLS
• Deadline: Open until filled

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Operating Title Adjunct Agriculture and Life Sciences Librarian

Job Description

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Library seeks a part-time adjunct Agriculture and Life Sciences Librarian to cover a leave for the spring semester of 2023. This position provides subject-specific information literacy instruction primarily to the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) community through both in-person and online formats and for other colleges as needed; may participate in other relevant research support and instruction activities including provision of individual research consultations and participation in chat reference service during assigned shifts; may participate in special projects.

The position is a semester-long adjunct faculty position reporting to the Dean of the University Library through the Library Faculty Chair. This is a 50% time position (20 hours/week) with a pay rate of $25/hr.

Responsibilities:

Provide subject-specific information literacy instruction primarily to the COLSA community through both in-person and online formats Provide research support for the COLSA community including providing individual research consultations Participate in chat reference service during assigned shifts Contribute to special projects including development of online learning objects and collection evaluation initiatives Demonstrate commitment to developing multicultural competence and contribute to a work environment that affirms its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion Campus Location Durham Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS) or international equivalent Knowledge of reference resources and online databases Ability to effectively engage students in the classroom Understanding of the delivery of library services Ability to work both independently and with others Demonstrated multicultural competence and contribution to a work environment that affirms its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Academic background in Life Sciences and/or Agriculture Teaching experience or academic background in education Ability to operate with a high level of initiative Salary Information
part-time , 20 hours per week @ $25/hour

Salary:

Website: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/53604

Source: 2023-01-25,online form