Job Description:
• Provides high-quality reference and instructional services to students, alums, faculty, and staff through various channels, including chat, text, phone, email, video conference, and other relevant modalities
• Contributes to assessment efforts, which includes data collection and analysis, as well as co-curricular assessment of student learning
• Develops and maintains library instruction targeted to students through multiple modalities, both synchronous and asynchronous
• Provides instruction for graduate and undergraduate programs, conducts general instruction for general education courses, workshops, and facilitates webinars and event series as needed, including coverage for other liaisons
• Actively participates in Library instruction initiatives
• Collaborates with the entire library team to do collection development, assessment, and maintenance
• Serves as the primary Library contact and information resource for assigned programs
• Represents the Library at school committees and meetings, supports faculty initiatives, and provides training for faculty and staff on library initiatives, resources, and services
• Provides research support for faculty and staff by designing, advertising, and assessing faculty research support tools and initiatives
• Selects and de-selects digital materials in assigned subject areas
• Participates in Library and University committees and other operational groups as appropriate
• Maintains active membership and involvement in local, state, regional, and/or national professional associations and societies
• Stays current on disciplinary research and academic library services and resources through reading, involvement in professional organizations, conference attendance, and research
• Participates in library team initiatives such as guide reviews, outreach, tutorials, events, and webinars as directed
• Serves as a leader as assigned
Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Library Sciences, or its equivalent, from an ALA-accredited institution is required
• 3-5 years or more of professional librarian experience required, or equivalent years of relevant experience
• Second master’s degree in a field outside of library science as evidence of scholarly training and understanding of disciplinary scholarship, desirable; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Experience providing distance and/or online library services preferred
• Knowledge of academic library subscription databases, systems, and technology, particularly Springshare Suites
• Familiarity with library standards, guidelines, and best practices supported by national library organizations, such as ALA, ACRL, ARL, and DOLS
• Excellent reference and instruction skills; capable of responding to patrons with patience and professionalism
• Ability to think creatively, work independently, and adopt a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Experience in designing and developing information literacy-based library instruction, including the assessment of skills and learning outcomes
• Knowledge of instructional design theories, trends, and technologies, along with experience using synchronous and asynchronous delivery systems for library instruction
• Evidence of the ability to employ various strategies to encourage retention and successfully engage diverse student populations with varying learning styles, information-seeking skills, and levels of technological competence
• Solid critical thinking skills, attention to detail, initiative, independent judgment, problem-solving, follow-up, and follow-through skills; ability to conduct research on a variety of topics
• Strong familiarity with user-facing library technology and interfaces within the adult learner environment, demonstrating a student-centered approach with a diverse student population.
Benefits:
• Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family