Digital Resource Professional

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College-University Park seeks a Digital Resource Professional to provide research assistance, information literacy instruction, and digital resources support across modalities. The role includes coaching part-time staff and developing online tutorials to enhance student success.

The incumbent collaborates with faculty to maintain relevant digital collections and to design instruction aligned with courses, while leveraging current technologies and data to assess program impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus at least 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination.
• Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements programming to support student and faculty learning with online presence.
• Evaluates and introduces technology to aid student success.
• Plans and teaches research instruction with information literacy objectives.
• Provides research assistance in various formats to students and faculty.
• Supports liaison with departments to maintain current digital collections.
• Designs online tutorials and guides for research.
• Coaches and develops others; performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Tech in classroom

Information literacy

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

MS Office

Customer service

Education

Master's degree + 5 years experience

Master's in Library/Info Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

LSC has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Digital Resource Professional's role encompasses the general area of learning facilitation by providing research assistance, information and digital literacy instruction, and reference services in a variety of modalities (in person, phone, chat, email, asynchronous and synchronous online, via the learning management system). Through ongoing professional development builds and maintains skills and subject expertise in the identification, evaluation, selection and specialized instruction of digital resources. Develops, coaches, and monitors part-time reference staff.

Essential Job Functions

1. Develops and implements innovative programming to support the learning needs of the students and faculty, including establishing and maintaining a synchronous/asynchronous online presence
2. Evaluates, recommends, introduces and maintains innovative technology to assist with student learning and success
3. Plans, designs and teaches research instruction incorporating information and digital literacy learning objectives
4. Provides class, group and individual research assistance for special assignments and research papers in a variety of formats: individual consultations, group/class instruction, embedded as a resource in face to face, hybrid and online courses
5. Instructs and assists students, faculty and community members in locating, evaluating and accessing the wide selection of digital resources in the library
6. Liaison with academic departments and individual faculty to provide support for student research
7. Liaison with academic departments and faculty to maintain and development a current and relevant digital collection that supports student learning and specific programs or courses
8. Design and maintain online research tutorials and guides
9. Coaches and develops others
10. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively use technology in the performance of the job and in the classroom, including computers, laptops, eBook readers, tablets, pads and other mobile devices, as well as online and virtual technologies
• Ability to present class, group, and individual research assistance for special assignments and research papers in a variety of formats
• Understanding of best practices in information and digital literacy instruction
• Ability to use assessment measures and statistical data to evaluate programs and services offered
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to change
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other software as required
• Strong customer service skills

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with curriculum, instruction, learning styles and teaching methodology
• Experience working for a community college

Salary

Hiring salary range is $63,014 - $72,466.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.