Essential Job Duties
Provides reference and research assistance to library patrons and staff Coordinates “specialized instruction” programming, which includes activities such as orientation, course related bibliographic instruction and in-house training.
Develops information literacy classes for undergraduate and graduate students.
Works with the Head of Reference Services to customize databases to maximize usability for Tuskegee University students, faculty and staff.
Understand and use subscription databases and the book collection in search of materials that meet the user’s needs.
Assist in the development and design of marketing information services to the Tuskegee University Community.
Collaborate with library faculty in developing, implementing and assessing new instructional initiatives.
Create and update LibGuides, FAQs, monitor and answer questions from the Ask a Librarian platform.
Facilitates consistent and timely access to electronic resources by maintaining and updating links, troubleshooting, and providing user support.
Evaluate new products and services for possible library use.
Collect statistics.
Serves on library and University committees.
Librarians also serve as liaisons to specific departments, providing collection development and outreach to faculty.
Perform related duties as required.
Some evening/weekend hours involved.

Preferred Qualifications
Master of Library Services (MLS) from an ALA accredited institution.
At least one year of teaching experience or library experience at a professional level working knowledge of a wide variety of electronic reference databases/ Internet.
Physical Demands
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to walk short distances
Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
Ability to view a computer terminal

FLSA Non-Exempt
Status Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills
Computer literate in Social Media
Working knowledge of Springshare software specifically, LibGuides, Lib
Answers, and Ask a Librarian
Working knowledge and understanding of Zoom software
Ability to effectively interact with library staff and the university community