Lead Research Services Librarian — Instruction & Strategy

TopSciNet; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Chicago State University in Chicago, IL invites applications for the Research Services Coordinator, a 12-month tenure-track faculty position within the Gwendolyn Brooks Library. The role leads a team of research and instruction librarians and oversees reference and research services.

The successful candidate will drive a new reference service model, engage in library instruction, consultation, collection management, and support student development.

Qualifications

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Minimum 6 consecutive years of professional experience in reference and instruction services.
• Experience with in-person and virtual reference services and library instruction.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in reference service and library technology.
• Experience with Springshare LibApps (LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibWizard, LibInsight)
• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and implement change

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of librarians in delivering reference and research services
• Implement and advance a new reference service model
• Manage on-call librarian schedules and reference service hours
• Develop, review, and approve reference policies, procedures, and communications
• Update Reference Handbook, LibGuides, and collections
• Serve on the Collections Committee
• Supervise and train student employees
• Participate in reference services, instruction, research consultations, subject liaison, and collection development

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

MLS or equivalent ALA-accredited degree

Second master’s degree

Tools

Springshare LibApps

Job description

Chicago State University in Chicago, IL invites applications for the Research Services Coordinator, a 12-month tenure-track faculty position within the Gwendolyn Brooks Library. The role leads a team of research and instruction librarians and oversees reference and research services.

The successful candidate will drive a new reference service model, engage in library instruction, consultation, collection management, and support student development.