What are the responsibilities and job description for the VISITING RESEARCH & ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN position at Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College’s Musselman Library invites a service-oriented librarian to join its Research & Access Services department for a temporary appointment (January 2027 – May 2028). Our library is a dynamic organization where every staff member makes a difference. We serve a small, liberal arts community of 2,000 students and two online master’s programs.
The successful candidate will work collegially with staff and librarians in the Research & Access Services department. Core duties include staffing the combined service desk to provide both research help and circulation services (including one evening per week while classes are in session and occasional weekend hours); designing, teaching, and assessing course-related library instruction in collaboration with faculty; consulting individually with students about research; developing online guides, tutorials, and other learning resources; planning and implementing outreach activities and programs that promote library collections and services and contribute to the campus’ intellectual climate; and participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of 30 Circulation Student Assistants and student peer research mentors. Like all librarians, the Research & Access Services Librarian will participate actively in collection development, serve as liaison to one or more academic and/or campus departments, serve on library committees, and benefit from continuing education and professional development opportunities. This librarian reports to the Director of Research & Access Services.
Salary range: $56,000 – $60,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. Position includes a competitive benefits package.
The successful candidate will work collegially with staff and librarians in the Research & Access Services department. Core duties include staffing the combined service desk to provide both research help and circulation services (including one evening per week while classes are in session and occasional weekend hours); designing, teaching, and assessing course-related library instruction in collaboration with faculty; consulting individually with students about research; developing online guides, tutorials, and other learning resources; planning and implementing outreach activities and programs that promote library collections and services and contribute to the campus’ intellectual climate; and participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of 30 Circulation Student Assistants and student peer research mentors. Like all librarians, the Research & Access Services Librarian will participate actively in collection development, serve as liaison to one or more academic and/or campus departments, serve on library committees, and benefit from continuing education and professional development opportunities. This librarian reports to the Director of Research & Access Services.
Salary range: $56,000 – $60,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. Position includes a competitive benefits package.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required:
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science by January 18, 2027
- Experience providing library reference services
- Familiarity with information literacy concepts and trends, and ability to contribute fully to an active information literacy instruction program that values creative instructional design and assessment
- High degree of initiative and flexibility
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
- Strong service orientation and the ability to interact positively with students, faculty, and the public
- Effective communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as cross-cultural competencies to maximize effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members
Preferred:
- Experience designing and teaching classroom sessions, workshops, etc.
- One or more years working in a higher education library
- Understanding of scholarly communication patterns and needs of a scholarly clientele
- Relevant experience integrating technology with reference and instruction to enhance the library’s role in student learning
Special Instructions Summary
Review of application materials will begin on October 26. Applications must be received by November 1, 2026.
Tentative Search Timeline:
- Review of applications begins: October 26, 2026
- Potential phone interview dates: starting November 4, 2026
- Potential on-campus interview dates: starting November 30, 2026
- Potential start date: mid-January 2027
Posting Number
20101046A
EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
Salary : $56,000 - $60,000