Instruction, Outreach & Research Librarian

Maine Maritime Academy; Castine (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Benefits

Job summary

The Education and Engagement Librarian at Maine Maritime Academy contributes to learning and teaching by designing information literacy instruction, research support, and liaison work. The role also co-manages the library service desk, circulation, interlibrary loan, and digital resources in a small academic library.

This full-time, 12-month professional position requires excellent communication, collaboration with students and faculty, and advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers information literacy instruction, research support, and reference services.
• Assesses and maintains statistics on information literacy instruction, reference, circulation, and ILL borrowing.
• Coordinates and promotes access to library electronic resources.
• Co-manages interlibrary loan and document delivery services; regularly assesses and improves processes.
• Maintains the library's LibGuides with input from faculty.
• Assists with maintaining and updating the library's website, in cooperation with IT and Communications.
• Leads library outreach and orientation, including events and social media presence.
• Contributes to policies, processes and procedures within areas of responsibility in line with best practices.
• Works cooperatively with library staff and Academy stakeholders to evolve services and workflows.
• Participates in departmental planning and assessment to support accreditation and program review.
• Assists with collection development and cataloging workflows.
• Provides training and guidance to student workers and library staff regarding procedures and information relevant to supporting users' research needs.
• Provides service desk coverage as scheduled and as needed.

Job description

The Education and Engagement Librarian at Maine Maritime Academy contributes to learning and teaching by designing information literacy instruction, research support, and liaison work. The role also co-manages the library service desk, circulation, interlibrary loan, and digital resources in a small academic library.

This full-time, 12-month professional position requires excellent communication, collaboration with students and faculty, and advanced computer skills.