Librarian, Research & Instruction

Stevenson University; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevenson University seeks a Research & Instruction Librarian to deliver reference services and teach information literacy to students and faculty. This position requires collaboration across various academic departments and a commitment to enhancing library services and support for academic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in information literacy instruction across various modalities.
• Familiarity with research assistance techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and research services in-person and virtually.
• Plan and assess information literacy instruction.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop digital resources and tutorials.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Research assistance

Collaboration

Technical support

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Job description

Position Summary

The Research & Instruction Librarian provides campus-based and virtual reference and instruction services on a broad range of subject areas to Stevenson University students, faculty, and staff and serves as a liaison to academic departments as assigned. Responsibilities also include operational functions as assigned to support the work of the professional Library Services team. This position is campus-based and has faculty status and voting rights in the faculty governance structure.

Essential Functions

Provide general information, research, and reference services in-person and virtually as appropriate. Respond to requests for information and research assistance from Stevenson University students, faculty and staff through a variety of communication modalities (e.g., in person, phone, e-mail, chat, text). Plan, develop, teach, and assess information literacy instruction via multiple modalities (in person, virtually, synchronously, asynchronously) in collaboration with faculty. Serve as liaison to the School of Business and Leadership and one or more other academic departments or schools as assigned. Working collaboratively with faculty, other librarians, and the Learning Technologies & Instructional Design Team, locate and create digital resources, content, tutorials, and guides to support academic course development and instruction. Provide circulation desk service as needed, including assisting library users in person and virtually, providing basic technical support, and handling questions about policies and procedures from patrons. Participate in access services as needed, including circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and/or printing and technology. Explain library policies and procedures. Provide reference coverage via Springshare LibAnswers chat and ticketing system on a rotating basis. Collect data and statistics, assess the data and statistics on an ongoing basis, and use the information to support data-driven decision making. Work collaboratively with the Library Director and as a member of the Library Services team to support the strengthening and development of library services as well as events and initiatives as assigned. Contribute to professional activities within the academic library community.