Reference Librarian
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
Job Type: Contract
Position Overview
Mfinite Consulting is seeking an experienced Reference Librarian to provide research assistance and instructional support to students, faculty, and staff within the Montgomery College library system. This role supports academic success by delivering expert guidance on research methods, database navigation, and information literacy.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Mfinite Consulting is a high-growth management consulting firm dedicated to bridging the gap between strategic vision and operational reality. As a veteran-, minority-, and woman-owned organization, we pride ourselves on being an agile partner to government agencies, private-sector businesses, and world-class higher education institutions.
Job Type: Contract
Position Overview
Mfinite Consulting is seeking an experienced Reference Librarian to provide research assistance and instructional support to students, faculty, and staff within the Montgomery College library system. This role supports academic success by delivering expert guidance on research methods, database navigation, and information literacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide research assistance through in-person and virtual library service platforms
- Support students, faculty, and staff in navigating online catalogs, academic databases, and library collections
- Conduct one-on-one research consultations and instructional library sessions
- Deliver library instruction and information literacy training to students and faculty
- Gather and analyze library usage statistics and reporting data
- Support circulation desk operations as needed
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent reference experience in an academic, research, or public library
- Strong understanding of research methodologies and academic database systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Primo Discovery Service (Ex Libris)
- Experience with Springshare products
- Previous academic or community college library experience
Mfinite Consulting is a high-growth management consulting firm dedicated to bridging the gap between strategic vision and operational reality. As a veteran-, minority-, and woman-owned organization, we pride ourselves on being an agile partner to government agencies, private-sector businesses, and world-class higher education institutions.
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