Instructional Services Librarian

Jobless; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Central University (Ada, Oklahoma) seeks an Instructional Services Librarian for a 12-month non-tenure track position. The librarian will oversee instructional and reference programs, develop information literacy plans, and liaise with multiple academic departments.

The role includes supervising a full-time staff member, maintaining LibGuides standards, and contributing to university committees. Instructional experience and MLS preferred.

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program is encouraged.
• Instructional experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and strong public service orientation.
• Computer literacy and data analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees instructional and reference programs with a focus on continuous improvement and strong customer service.
• Plans, implements, and assesses the library’s information literacy plan.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the reference schedules.
• Develops, schedules, and coordinates the library’s involvement with Freshman Seminar.
• Oversees LibGuides maintenance and standards compliance review.
• Instructs students in library use and research skills in the classroom and at the Reference Desk.
• Serves as liaison to several academic departments, collaborating with faculty on research, collection development, information literacy curriculum development, and special projects.
• Remains up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices.
• Leads and serves on library and university committees.
• Supervises one full-time staff member.

Skills

Communication skills

Public service orientation

Data analysis

Computer literacy

Education

MLS degree (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Instructional Services Librarian

12-Month Non-tenure Track Librarian/Instructor

East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma

Do you want to…

• Engage in a wide range of valuable professional experiences?
• Work in a collaborative atmosphere where everyone’s voice matters?
• Use your creativity and enthusiasm to promote the library’s instructional program?

The Position

• Oversees instructional and reference programs with a focus on continuous improvement and strong customer service.
• Plans, implements, and assesses the library’s information literacy plan.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the reference schedules.
• Develops, schedules, and coordinates the library’s involvement with Freshman Seminar.
• Oversees LibGuides Maintenance and Standards Compliance Review.
• Instructs students in library use and research skills in the classroom and at the Reference Desk.
• Serves as liaison to several academic departments, collaborating with faculty on research, collection development, information literacy curriculum development, and special projects.
• Remains up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices.
• Leads and serves on library and university committees.
• Supervises one full-time staff member.

The Library

Linscheid Library is comprised of five librarians, five staff members, and a director that work collaboratively to foster student success at ECU and within the community of Ada.

The Place

East Central University is a student-centered regional public university offering undergraduate baccalaureate degree programs in arts and letters, business, education, mathematics and sciences, nursing and the social sciences; master's degrees in accounting, education, human resources, and psychology; and a doctoral degree in Rural Education. ECU is located in Ada, a city of 16,000, in the east central region of Oklahoma. Ada is the home of the Chickasaw Nation’s business headquarters, the Robert S. Kerr EPA Water Research Laboratory, and LegalShield. It offers a hometown feel, along with quality schools, restaurants, and other businesses.

Your Qualifications

Both experienced librarians, recent graduates, and current students from ALA-accredited MLS programs are encouraged to apply. Instructional experience preferred. Excellent communication skills, strong public service orientation, computer literacy, and data analysis skills required.

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, [phone].

Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application. Equal Opportunity Data Form.pdf