Engagement & Information Literacy Librarian - Asst Professor

Lycoming College; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycoming College invites applications for a Discovery and Engagement Librarian, Assistant Professor. This 12-month, full-time role leads information literacy instruction and coordinates user engagement and discovery initiatives.

The librarian will partner with faculty to integrate research skills into courses, design online tutorials and LibGuides, provide research consultations, and contribute to First-Year Experience programs, assessment, and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience teaching information literacy and developing inclusive instructional materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage a diverse student body, faculty and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with librarians and library staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities.
• Knowledge of inclusive reference services and current trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of the library’s information literacy program.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate research skills into courses, assignments, and curricula.
• Design and teach instructional sessions using active learning strategies.
• Develop online tutorials, LibGuides, research guides, and instructional materials.
• Provide research consultations and reference services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Support First-Year Experience initiatives and campus-wide student success programs.
• Participate in accreditation activities, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments and contribute to collection development and Open Educational Resources.

Skills

Teaching

Information literacy

Student engagement

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

ALA-accredited MLS

Tools

LibGuides

Job description

Lycoming College invites applications for a Discovery and Engagement Librarian, Assistant Professor. This 12-month, full-time role leads information literacy instruction and coordinates user engagement and discovery initiatives.

The librarian will partner with faculty to integrate research skills into courses, design online tutorials and LibGuides, provide research consultations, and contribute to First-Year Experience programs, assessment, and accreditation activities.