Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian

The Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian is responsible for overall coordination and development of Bibliographic Instruction and Reference Services; coordination of the library assessment program and fostering a culture of assessment in the Charles J. Meder Library; working collaboratively to implement and enhance services which benefit the library users.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 13, 2026. Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover letter

Coordinate Instruction:

Develop, coordinate and administer library instruction program consistent with the goals of the Library's information literacy program.

Ensure that instructor librarians are aware of the desired learning out-comes and goals and objectives of the overall library instruction program.

Collaborate with library and academic faculty to develop appropriate methods of delivering research assistance and learning activities.

Serve as a resource for other library staff regarding library and educational pedagogy.

Coordinate Reference:

Coordinate reference services, including scheduling and supervision of 7-9 part time librarians.

Assist students, faculty, staff and other library patrons with reference and research needs.

Establish and maintain training manual for reference librarians.

Create weekly reference desk schedules.

Regular reference desk duty is required.

Assessment:

Develop, coordinate and administer effective faculty, student and staff assessment projects and use the data collected to guide personal teaching and professional development.

Provide data from assessment projects to library colleagues, as requested.

Coordinate Library Assessment Surveys, such as LibQual, to insure the library maintains its high level of library services.

Compile and submit IPEDS statistics and other consortium statistical reports.

Act as library liaison to Service Area and Faculty Assessment (department/committee).

Department Liaison:

Act as library liaison to the Humanities department and/or other assigned department by consulting with faculty members to provide bibliographic instruction, collection development and other services that support their curriculum.

Work with faculty to coordinate library instruction with course content

Searching assistance for complex research topics.

Monitor assigned funds for purchase of monographs in liaison areas.

Other:

Function as part of a library team that works with faculty, library staff, and library patrons to ensure library services, programs, and other related issues meet academic and community needs.

Participate in the work of the college community.

Keep abreast of current library trends and emerging technologies through professional activities.

Assist staff with cataloging issues.

Participate in the marketing, development, implementation, assessment and provision of programs and services to ensure greater awareness of the Library and its services to library patrons and stakeholders.

Supervise clerical or work study students when needed.

Provide occasional assistance at the circulation desk

Teach information literacy/library instruction classes.

As needed, represents the library on various college committees.

Develop research guides and online tools that assist faculty and students in using the libraries and information sources.

Assume other responsibilities at the request of the library director to ensure quality library services.

Assume responsibilities of the Director of Library Learning Resources in her/his absence.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.