Research and Instruction Librarian

MoBap; Missouri; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Missouri Baptist University is seeking a full-time Research and Instruction Librarian to support students, faculty, and staff with reference services and information literacy instruction. The role includes developing research guides, online tutorials, and virtual workshops, and collaborating on literacy initiatives aligned with the MBU curriculum.

The position requires a Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and offers opportunities for professional development and

Qualificações

• Provides reference services and guides library users in identifying, retrieving, and evaluating information.
• Develops and maintains research guides, online tutorials, interactive modules, and virtual workshops with library instructors.
• Collaborates to create literacy initiatives and gathers statistics for strategic planning.

Responsabilidades

• Provide reference services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop and maintain research guides, tutorials, and virtual workshops.
• Collaborate on literacy initiatives and collect usage statistics for reporting.
• Liaise with academic and student success units and participate in committees.
• Advise on scholarly publishing, OA/OER, copyright, and intellectual property.
• Engage in professional development and stay current with trends in librarianship.

Conhecimentos

Research

Instruction

Reference services

Formação

Master's in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Descrição da vaga

Missouri Baptist University is looking to hire a full-time Research and Instruction Librarian. The Research & Instruction Librarian provides reference services and guides library users in identifying, retrieving, and evaluating information in all formats; participates collaboratively with colleagues and faculty to develop, promote, and provide library instruction and information literacy; and assists in collection development and circulation duties as needed.

• Provides research support and instruction to students, faculty, and staff.
• As part of a cross-functional library team, develop and maintain research guides, online tutorials, interactive modules, and virtual workshops with library instructors.
• Collaborates with library colleagues to create, administer, and access literacy initiatives supporting MBU curriculum. Gather statistics, and other reports, to assist with strategic planning for the library.
• Serve as liaison to academic and student success departments, cultivating a strong working relationship with MBU students, faculty, and staff. Serve on committees as appointed.
• Provide guidance on scholarly publishing, OA/OER, copyright, and intellectual property.
• Participate in professional organizations and pursue professional development, staying informed of current and emerging trends in librarianship.
• A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution is required.

Preferred Education/Experience

• One to three years of experience working in an academic library.
• Experience providing reference services in the digital and web environment.