Emerging Tech Librarian: Research, Teaching, Outreach

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

spouses and/or eligible dependents

Paid time off – vacation, sick, andhol

Job summary

Lamar University seeks an Emerging Technologies Librarian to support research needs across the university and its constituents. The role includes research services, information literacy instruction, and outreach, with emphasis on emerging technologies and scholarly communication.

Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The position involves collaboration with diverse groups, ongoing professional development, and service to academic

Qualifications

• Library instruction, reference experience, or other instruction experience in an academic library.
• Working knowledge of research strategies & skills and library resources.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience collaborating with faculty, students, staff, and community members to achieve goals.
• Passion for supporting student and faculty success with demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver team-based research services, in-person and virtually.
• Conduct research consultations and support via Teams, email, phone, or chat.
• Create and maintain LibGuides and library guides; contribute to assessment.
• Deliver instruction and library orientations for for-credit courses and partnerships.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy across the curriculum.

Skills

Library instruction

Research skills

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Student & faculty support

Education

MLS/MIS/MLIS or equivalent

Tools

LibGuides

LibChat

LibWizard

LibCal

Blackboard

Moodle

Canvas

Job description

Lamar University seeks an Emerging Technologies Librarian to support research needs across the university and its constituents. The role includes research services, information literacy instruction, and outreach, with emphasis on emerging technologies and scholarly communication.

Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The position involves collaboration with diverse groups, ongoing professional development, and service to academic