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Part-Time Reference Librarian (Temporary)
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Washington, DC

The School of Continuing Studies is a dynamic enterprise with a widely distributed
student body coming from broadly varied backgrounds. Faculty members are experts
and practitioners in their fields. Students are sophisticated professionals with many
demands on their time. Both constituencies expect highly efficient, responsive, and
polished delivery of library services.

Responsibilities include the following:
 Answers reference and research questions posed by students, faculty, and other
library users in person, by phone, e-mail, and virtually;
 Determines patron’s research needs and identifies and locates appropriate
information sources;
 Instructs patrons in the use of online and print sources to identify relevant
research material;
 Recommends alternative approaches and as necessary directs patrons to
subject specialists within or sources beyond the University Library; and,
 Conducts personalized in-depth research consultations for writers of
dissertations, capstones, theses, major papers, or term projects.

Required: M.L.S. and demonstrated reference background in an academic, special, or
research library with knowledge of research in the social sciences and business-related
disciplines. 

Salary: Commensurate with experience and paid on an hourly basis
Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday beginning as soon as
possible and extending through December 13, 2018.

NOTE: This is a part-time temporary position through Georgetown University’s Hoya
Staffing Department. All applicants must apply online.  Only qualified candidates will be
contacted.
Click here to Apply: https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-