Librarian, Coordinator of Library Instruction

CCBC; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in library services is seeking a dedicated Library Instruction Coordinator. In this dynamic role, you will oversee library instruction services, develop innovative programs, and collaborate closely with faculty to enhance information literacy among students. You will be responsible for teaching various modalities of library instruction, managing the library liaison program, and ensuring the continuous improvement of library services. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration, where your expertise will make a significant impact on student success and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science required with 3 years of library experience.
• Knowledge of ACRL information literacy framework and library research tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach information literacy principles and serve as library liaison.
• Conduct reference interviews and collaborate with faculty for instruction.
• Supervise Library Instruction Assistant and coordinate library programs.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Information Literacy

Library Research Tools

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online Catalog

Subscription Databases

Job description

Coordinates CCBC Libraries instruction services and is responsible for the oversight, implementation, and evaluation of these services. Manages the liaison program and evaluates performance and assesses progress on library instruction and information literacy projects. Identifies and implements new policies, procedures and technologies available for library instruction; develops new services and initiatives for library instruction. Provides general reference service to the campus community; offers course-integrated and individual instruction sessions and research appointments for faculty, staff, and students; collaborates with library faculty and staff in the planning, development, and implementation of library services and policies; participates in collection development activities such as print and electronic materials selection, inventory, and weeding of the collection.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional library experience in an academic, research or public library.
• Knowledge of ACRL information literacy framework principles.
• Knowledge of trends in reference and instruction. Expertise with library research tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively and collegially with a large and diverse population of faculty, students, and staff.

For best consideration, please apply by January 19, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Teach principles of information literacy in a variety of modalities.
• Serve as a library liaison to one or more academic departments.
• Staff information desk, including opening, evening, and Saturday hours.
• Conduct reference interviews to determine information needs.
• Choose sources appropriate to questions asked, assignment objectives and user’s level of expertise.
• Effectively use and teach a variety of sources including print materials, online catalog, subscription databases, internet, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction sessions.
• Create research guides and other print and digital learning objects and teaching aids.
• Participate in collection maintenance projects.
• Coordinates all library instruction for the college and leads all information literacy programming, including embedding.
• Coordinates the library liaison program.
• Builds collaborative and strategic outreach programming regarding instruction.
• Supervise the Library Instruction Assistant.
• Supports all CCBC librarians in deepening their knowledge of pedagogy, curricula, and assessment and in honing their teaching practices.
• Conducts library faculty teaching observations.
• Facilitates library instruction curriculum development, review, and revision.
• Facilitates development, implementation, and assessment of information literacy objectives at the course, program, and institutional level.
• Serves on college-wide committees and activities regarding issues of teaching and learning.
• Develops collaborative partnerships with students, staff, and faculty in support of student success.
• Maintain professional awareness and growth through participation in professional organizations and continuing education activities.