Reference Specialist/department Assistant - Part-time/28 Hrs Per Week

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, United States
Base: $22.50-$29.25 ph; bonus/equity: not specifie...
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2 years of library experience
Supervisory experience with student employees
** Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a part-time Reference Specialist/Department Assistant for its Science & Engineering Department. The role involves supporting library operations, supervising student employees, and providing reference services to faculty and students, ideally suited for candidates with a background in STEM and library services. **

Job Summary

  • The position supports the Science & Engineering Department by overseeing reference services and managing daily operations at the Help Desk.
  • Employees will supervise student reference assistants, manage budgets, and teach information literacy to first-year writing courses.
  • The role offers fantastic benefits including an 8% automatic 401k contribution, free on-campus parking, and access to university libraries.

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** Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a part-time Reference Specialist/Department Assistant for its Science & Engineering Department. The role involves supporting library operations, supervising student employees, and providing reference services to faculty and students, ideally suited for candidates with a background in STEM and library services. **

Salary

Base: $22.50-$29.25 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401k with 8% match, tuition benefits, free parking

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of library experience
  • Supervisory experience with student employees
  • Ability to teach research methods
  • STEM subject knowledge proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Masters of Library Science (MLIS) degree
  • STEM discipline background preferred
  • Working knowledge of library reference service
  • Experience applying emerging technologies
  • Understanding of reference work theories

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2 years library experience required
  • MLIS or Master's in STEM preferred
  • Must hold temple recommend if LDS member

Work Rights

Not specified

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