Job Posting

Reference Library Associate – Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary

Job Description: Do you want to be part of a growing university library with a teaching-focused mission? Do you have a passion for working with students and teaching information literacy and research skills to further enhance academic success, scholarship, and lifelong learning? We are looking for library staff to provide personalized, on-demand library assistance to enrich the learning experience and support intellectual inquiry and discovery. The schedule for this position is Friday – Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and Monday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a Phoenix-based, remote position. Must live within the Phoenix Metro area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provides on-demand individualized reference assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a high-volume customer service environment.
  • Promotes library resources and services to the University community.
  • Maintains awareness of technology and tools used in academic research.
  • Maintains familiarity with scholarly communications for teaching, learning, and research.
  • Works collaboratively in a team environment to share best practices.
  • Provides a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
  • Position may require evening and weekend hours.

Educational/Experiential Requirements

What you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Current enrollment required in an American Library Association accredited master’s degree program in library or information science.
  • 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.
  • Must pass pre-employment background check.

Job Application Instructions

More information and application process located here: https://jobs.gcu.edu/reference-library-associate/job/28354429