Instructional Services Librarian & Coordinator of Digital Experience

Lycoming College; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instructional Services Librarian to foster an inclusive campus community. This role involves designing innovative information literacy sessions, collaborating with faculty, and enhancing digital library services. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant information literacy program, ensuring equitable access to resources while supporting diverse student needs. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and is committed to providing exceptional educational experiences. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an environment that celebrates inclusivity and academic excellence.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Free tuition for employees

Generous paid time off

Discount at campus bookstore

Use of campus recreation center

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science required.
• Strong enthusiasm for teaching and designing inclusive materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach inclusive information literacy sessions.
• Collaborate with departments to address information needs.
• Manage improvements to digital library services.

Skills

Teaching in information literacy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Knowledge of inclusive practices

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Tools

HTML

Web content management systems

Institutional repository platforms

Job description

Lycoming College is hiring an Instructional Services Librarian & Coordinator of Digital Experience

Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its Instructional Services Librarian & Assistant Professor role (to begin Summer 2025). With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds who can support and contribute to our mission and 2021 strategic plan.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative, imaginative, and community-focused campus. As part of our vibrant information literacy program, the incumbent will partner closely with faculty and students to design and teach innovative information literacy sessions in disciplines such as Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to and expand on the library’s ongoing creative projects and efforts to provide welcoming, user-centered experiences, especially in the library’s digital spaces. This is a non-tenure track faculty position with responsibilities to participate in campus governance, committee service, and academic advising.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and has been recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and supporting students in gaining the skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education.

Ranked as a top 100 national liberal arts college, Lycoming offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, representing 31 states, territories, and 16 countries. International and domestic students of color comprise 37% of the student body with 53% women and 47% men.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff, and students. The College recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body benefits all students and community members and advances our goal of preparing its graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?

• Design and teach inclusive information literacy sessions for academic departments based on the candidate’s experience and interests as well as campus needs.
• Provide research assistance to students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with academic departments to understand their information needs, as well as gaps in diverse and equitable representation in the library’s holdings, to select appropriate items for the library’s collection.
• Support the maintenance and updates of the library's website.
• Manage project-based improvements to digital services, such as the library’s website, by conducting usability studies.
• Update and create LibGuides that correspond to assigned academic departments.
• Oversee uploads and troubleshoot issues related to the Institutional Repository, ensuring accurate metadata, proper file formatting, and seamless access for users.
• Work together with the Head of Library Systems & Collections on database usability and troubleshooting.
• Assist other Instructional Services Librarians in supporting library outreach events.
• Non-tenure track faculty expectations that begin after one year include advising, campus-wide committees, and faculty governance.

What are we looking for?

• Required Experience and Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited graduate school or equivalent.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching in an information literacy instruction program and designing inclusive instructional materials.
  • Interest in learning new technical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with the campus’s student body, faculty, and staff who come from diverse backgrounds.
  • Eagerness to provide an inclusive and equitable library environment by learning about the campus’ needs and making recommendations to change services, policies, and procedures based on those needs.
  • Exhibits initiative on independent projects and works collaboratively with other librarians and library staff.
  • Organizational and time management skills that demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects of varying scopes and priorities.
  • Knowledge of current trends and up-to-date practices related to providing inclusive reference services.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with and experience using the ACRL Framework in information literacy instruction.
  • Experience teaching and developing inclusive instruction practices for either in-person or online settings.
  • Experience with providing reference to individuals with diverse backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of or experience with HTML, Web content management systems, and institutional repository platforms such as DSpace, Digital Commons and Hyku.
  • Knowledge of or experience with usability studies, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX) design.

What We Offer!

Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available
• Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program

Retirement Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8 % contributions from the College

Tuition Benefits:

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
• Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology

Paid Leave Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 holidays per year
• Summer hours

Employee Perks:

• 10% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks
• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
• Use of the campus recreation center and gym facilities
• Use of the campus Library

How do I Join the Warrior Team?

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references with contact information. The cover letter should include descriptions and examples of how the applicant has contributed to inclusive and equitable experiences for individuals from diverse backgrounds through instructional design, reference interviews, website design, or other professional experiences that relate to the responsibilities of this position. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and expertise (both in and outside of libraries) connect to the qualifications of this position.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation details will be shared with applicants who are invited to the first-round interview.

Lycoming College Proudly Celebrates and Values Diversity!
We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.