Reference and Instruction Librarian

Samuel Merritt University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in the United States seeks a librarian to coordinate teaching, training, and development of tutorials for stakeholders, and to promote high-quality open educational resources within the health sciences curriculum and research.

You will work with the Director and a team to deliver information literacy tutorials, provide reference and outreach services, support curriculum design, and participate in strategic planning and university-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Two full academic years of professional librarian experience in an academic or health science library.
• Experience with information literacy initiatives and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching and training within the department and across campuses.
• Instruct via classroom, distance education, and standalone sessions.
• Develop and maintain instructional materials using diverse technologies and assess impact.
• Provide research guidance to students and faculty, including outreach and open educational resources initiatives.

Skills

Teaching coordination

Instructional design

Information literacy

Open educational resources

PubMed familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

Learning management systems

Video capture tools

Web conferencing

Job description

Primarily responsible for coordinating teaching, training, and creation of tutorials for stakeholders. Responsible for reference and outreach services, selection and integration of electronic resources within the curriculum and research arenas. Participate in the continuous assessment of library services. Responsible for promoting curriculum-integrated use of high-quality open educational resources pertinent to health sciences instruction. Works with the Director in support of strategic planning and participates in divisional and university-wide planning efforts. Coordinates with the Director and other staff to create, prioritize and implement library goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordination of Teaching and Training (40%)
  • Coordinates teaching and training efforts within the department and across campuses, to facilitate the coordinated use of innovative resources and teaching methods
  • Identify and utilizes internal and external software and conferences for professional development opportunities for staff in order to maintain and develop teaching and training skills
  • Work with a team of librarians and faculty to initiate, redesign, and develop collaborative courses, modules, spaces, and research that support active learning pedagogy and curriculum design
  • Develops, manages, administers, and evaluates information literacy tutorials for incoming students (40%)
• Instruction and Reference
  • Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom, distance education modes, and standalone sessions
  • Develops and updates library instructional and/or promotional materials using a variety of technologies based on usage statistics, user feedback, and new resource rollout
  • Provide research guidance to students and faculty both individually and in groups, including one weekly evening shift Outreach to faculty, librarians, and academic technology staff to identify high-quality resources, including open educational resources and other low-cost materials, which help to meet program and course learning outcomes Improve or develop services with inclusion in mind, serving to reduce barriers to learning and create a sense of belonging among all library clientele (20%)
• External Relations
  • Actively participate on committees in division and University in a positive and professional manner
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility and open to change
• Familiarity with PubMed
• Experience with instructional technology design
• Critically evaluate the quality of educational resources
• Commitment to outstanding public service, flexibility, initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, faculty, staff, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.
• Ability to create effective documents and instructional content, not limited to screenshots and video capture
• Capacity for continuous improvement of self, and work processes, and a commitment to keeping current with changes to ensure professional skills remain relevant in future learning/library environments
• Confidently presents information in a clear and engaging manner, in dealing with patrons one-on-one or in groups, in formal and informal settings using appropriate graphics, animation, or video

Education/Experience

• MLS from an ALA accredited program
• Previous experience equivalent to two full academic years as a professional librarian in an academic or health science library

Physical Requirements

• Ability to focus on complex tasks for prolonged periods of time in order to complete tasks and projects
• Ability to understand and communicate complex ideas by means of the spoken and written word

Employee Status

• Regular
• Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Time Type: Part time
• Job Shift:
• Pay Range: $29/hr to $40/hr

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills. SMU is a health sciences institution offering high-quality instruction, outstanding faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities. We have a deep commitment and proven track record of preparing professionals to address today’s healthcare needs.

Our Mission

We educate students to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities.

Our Vision

Samuel Merritt University will become nationally recognized as a premier, multi-specialty health sciences institution. Expert faculty and staff will shape an inclusive learning environment where all students experience best teaching practices and state-of-the-art learning approaches. The University will select and support students who will flourish in the rigorous academic programs, learn to practice expertly, and pass licensure or certifications examinations on their first attempt.

Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

We see faculty and students as partners in the teaching and learning process. Our programs, curricula, and courses are designed to encourage active, experiential learning as well as collegial, scholarly, and effective communications. We believe that clinical and practical applications, including interprofessional education, provide a critical foundation for learning in the health professions. SMU graduates use sound reasoning, evidence-based care, and clinical expertise to respond to the needs of the people they serve.

Community and Diversity

We're more than a top health professions university. SMU is committed to training students in the importance of social determinants of health and how to care for patients from diverse backgrounds with integrity and compassion. Our Values If you’re interested in transforming the care experience in diverse communities, SMU could be the place for you. SMU students learn to advance health equity and make a lasting impact on individuals' health and community well-being.

Our Values

At the core of our educational values are hands‑on, experiential learning; the promotion of diversity and inclusion; and community‑service outreach, locally and globally. We embrace:

• A learning environment where we challenge ourselves and our students to think critically, seek mastery, and act compassionately
• A collegial environment where we are fair, respectful, and behave with integrity
• A collaborative environment where we partner with one another and with others in the community
• An innovative environment where we take reasoned risks and move nimbly
• A results‑oriented environment where we provide and expect exceptional performance and service

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Details can be found on our website at: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/employee-polygraph-protection-act