Information Literacy & AI-Literate First-Year Librarian

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans invites applications for a Librarian to lead information literacy instruction and to refine the library's literacy programs while supporting AI literacy across campus.

The role collaborates with First-Year Writing, University Success, and the Center for Teaching Innovation to design and deliver classroom and web-based instruction for first-year students and to develop online learning modules.

Qualifications

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• Expertise with information literacy concepts and frameworks.
• Web design and instructional technology skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to service and scholarship with a view to tenure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess and grow the library's information literacy instruction program.
• Develop and deliver instruction that promotes information, digital, and AI literacy.
• Collaborate with university partners to design and deliver classroom and web-based instruction for first-year students.
• Develop instructional materials and e-learning modules for online learning.
• Provide professional development for librarians and staff involved in instruction.
• Evaluate library instruction activities and report relevant statistics.
• Create assessment strategies to measure information literacy success.
• Represent the library at student recruiting events.
• Provide reference and research consultation services including on-call hours, chat and email coverage.
• Promote digital literacy training opportunities to the campus and community.

Skills

Teaching

Info literacy

Web design

Instructional tech

Communication

Teamwork

Diversity

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

LibGuides

Canvas

Office suite

Job description

LSU New Orleans invites applications for a Librarian to lead information literacy instruction and to refine the library's literacy programs while supporting AI literacy across campus.

The role collaborates with First-Year Writing, University Success, and the Center for Teaching Innovation to design and deliver classroom and web-based instruction for first-year students and to develop online learning modules.