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Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
Librarian
Brief Position Overview
The Librarian helps provide daily library services supporting students, faculty, and staff of Great Falls College MSU and other library visitors.
Position Number
TBD
Department
Library
Division
Appointment Type
Professional
Contract Term
Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
Union Affiliation
FTE
1.0
Benefits Eligible
Compensation
Annual
Salary
Salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type
MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
External
Position Details
General Statement
The Librarian helps provide daily library services supporting students, faculty, and staff of Great Falls College MSU and other library visitors. The Librarian will serve as a member of the Library Services team and report to the Library Director. This position is responsible for reference services, maintenance of research and reference guides, collection development and maintenance, and general library tasks. This position will have hours in the evenings and/or weekends, determined by the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide friendly, responsive reference service both in person and virtually.
2. Guide students in the use of library resources and in developing research strategies; conduct individual research appointments with students or faculty as requested.
3. Work collaboratively with library director and faculty to create and maintain online instructional/research guides and create handouts and other instructional aids or online tutorials, ensuring that all materials are inclusive and accessible to all students.
4. Helps provide one-shot classroom instruction or workshops as needed.
5. Primary staff person processing interlibrary loan requests. Assist with circulation and technical services as needed and serve as back-up support for e-resources troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program
2. Demonstrated knowledge of and dedication to creating an environment that is welcoming to a diverse community
3. Knowledge and familiarity with electronic research databases and other reference resources
4. Demonstrated knowledge of library reference and research services, including conducting reference interviews and guiding patrons in use of electronic databases and evaluation of sources Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally, interpersonally, and in writing

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. At least one year of experience working in an academic library setting providing reference services
2. Experience working in a two-year college setting
3. Familiarity with online instruction methods related to learning materials and research guides, including familiarity with online platforms like LibGuides and Niche Academy.
4. Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education.
5. Experience providing reference/research service in online environments and working with online students
6. Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility and/or universal design in higher education and library settings

The Successful Candidate Will

• Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility and/or universal design in higher education and library settings
• Knowledge of print and electronic research resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of and dedication to creating an environment that is welcoming to a diverse population of students, faculty, library colleagues and visitors
• Knowledge of current and emerging academic library trends, practices, and resources
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to write clearly and in a professional manner
• Evidence of being innovative and creative, particularly related to solving complex problems
• Excellent customer service skills - manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments
• Ability to engage and collaborate across departments
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner based on data or sound reasoning; Include appropriate people in the decision-making process

Special Requirements
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to work with or without accommodation in a library environment which includes a virtual presence as well as a physical library with books, computers, other technology, learning support materials, and learning spaces. This position is located indoors. Activities are generally sedentary in nature with walking, standing, sitting, stooping, reaching overhead, kneeling, and occasional lifting required. Need the ability to work at a service desk and office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visits from students, employees, and campus guests. Extensive computer use, typing, and repetitive hand movement. Frequent moving of books by lifting, carrying, or using wheeled carts. Ability to push or pull book carts up to 50 lbs. Occasional work with tapes and adhesives for book processing and repair.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 2600019P
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/16/2026
Close Date
06/28/2026
Open until filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.gfcmsu.edu/postings/2513
Notices
Great Falls College Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the College does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the College's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Great Falls College Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, GFC MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Falls College Montana State University, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405; 406-268-3701; jobs@gfcmsu.edu.
GFC MSU's Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the GFC MSU Website:http://www.gfcmsu.edu/about/policies/400policies.html
Great Falls College MSU is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco products is not permitted on any College property.