Reference and Instruction Librarian

Campbell; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Campbell University library seeks a Reference and Instruction Librarian to serve as liaison to multiple academic departments, delivering reference services, information literacy instruction, and developing instructional materials and collections. This full-time, 12-month non-tenure track faculty position reports to the Head of Research and Instruction Services.

The role involves teaching in various formats, conducting research consultations, and contributing to library committees and

Formación

• Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science (ALA-accredited) required.
• Undergraduate degree in a Campbell University taught field preferred.
• Knowledge of information literacy instruction and assessment desired.
• Experience in higher education libraries or similar settings desired.

Responsabilidades

• Design, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction for undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across multiple modes.
• Develop instructional materials, guides, and online tutorials.
• Serve as library liaison to departments for collection development and instructional needs.
• Provide instruction for English 100-level courses and liaison department courses.
• Conduct in-depth research consultations with students and faculty.

Conocimientos

Information literacy instruction

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Instruction design

Social media management

Marketing and branding

Project management

Educación

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Undergraduate degree (Campbell University taught field)

Higher education/library experience

Descripción del empleo

Position: Reference and Instruction Librarian

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Reference and Instruction Librarian will act as the library liaison to various academic departments’ students and faculty, delivering reference services and information literacy instruction, creating instructional materials in a variety of formats, and developing subject related collections. The incumbent will work within a collaborative Reference and Instruction team to develop forward-looking, user-focused library services. This full-time, 12-month non-tenure track faculty position reports to the Head of Research and Instruction Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction to a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs and through various instruction modes, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
• Develop instructional materials, research guides, and online tutorials.
• Act as library liaison to various academic departments, to assist their faculty members with collection development and instructional needs.
• Deliver library instruction for English 100-level courses and courses in liaison departments.
• Provide in-depth research consultations with students and faculty.
• Perform general reference duties, to include several Saturdays per year and possibly some evening shifts.
• Serve on library and university committees as assigned.
• Contribute actively to the library and academic profession through continuous learning and presentations, representing Campbell University locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Uphold and abide by all Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX and Information Security, including FERPA and other state and federal guidelines.
• Other job-related duties, activities and responsibilities may change, or be assigned by the Head of Research and Instruction Services or the Dean of the Library, at any time, with or without notice.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• An undergraduate degree in a field taught at Campbell University, desired.
• Demonstrated ability or experience in any of the following, desired:
  • Design skills
  • Marketing and branding
  • Social media management
  • Collection development
  • Project management
• Demonstrated knowledge of key issues, emerging pedagogy trends, and best practices in information literacy instruction and assessment, desired.
• Experience in higher education work settings and/or libraries, desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills.
• Familiarity with instructional and presentation techniques in a variety of media and formats.
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively and collaboratively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Mindset that is forward-thinking and creative.
• Ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology.
• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a busy and changing environment.
• Availability to work some evenings and/or weekends.
• Honesty, integrity, accuracy and the ability to work within the service-oriented Christian mission of Campbell University.

Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.

Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.