Research & Instruction Librarian

University of Alabama Libraries; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research & Instruction Librarian at University of Alabama Libraries supports students, faculty, staff, and the community by providing research assistance and instructional services both in-person and online. This role collaborates with colleagues in the Learning Commons on instructional initiatives and creates and maintains learning materials, promoting equitable access and student support.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Library Research & Instruction, the librarian exercises no supervision

Qualifications

• Knowledge of research methods and resources.
• ACRL Information Literacy Framework and inclusive teaching.
• Instructional design principles and learning technologies (LibGuides).
• Ethical use of AI in academic research, instruction, and work-related tasks.
• Ability to design and deliver inclusive library instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide research assistance and instructional services in-person and online.
• Collaborate on instructional initiatives with Learning Commons.
• Maintain learning materials and research guides.
• Contribute to team-based instructional initiatives.
• Promote equitable access and student support.

Skills

Instruction design

Inclusive teaching

Reference interviews

Online instruction

Collaboration

Assessment

Communication

Tools

LibGuides

Library systems

Job description

The Research & Instruction Librarian supports students, faculty, staff, and the community by providing research assistance and instructional services both in-person and online. This role collaborates with colleagues in the Learning Commons on instructional initiatives and creates and maintains learning materials, promoting equitable access and student support. This position receives general direction from the Coordinator of Library Research & Instruction and exercises no supervision.

Knowledge of:

• Research methods and resources;
• Pedagogical theories, inclusive teaching practices, and ACRL Information Literacy Framework;
• Instructional design principles and learning technologies, including LibGuides;
• Library services, policies, and procedures;
• Academic program structures within designated liaison areas;
• Ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic research, instruction, and work-related tasks;
• Trends and emerging best practices in academic librarianship and professional development;

Skills in:

• Designing and delivering engaging, effective, and inclusive library instruction across modalities;
• Applying inclusive pedagogy and ACRL Information Literacy Framework;
• Conducting reference interviews and research consultations;
• Creating and maintaining research guides and online instructional content;
• Project management, planning, and assessment;
• Using and troubleshooting library systems and databases;

Ability to:

• Contribute to team-based instructional initiatives and pursue personal specialization;
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team to achieve goals;
• Adapt to evolving technologies and service models;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Build and maintain professional relationships with campus and community stakeholders;
• Demonstrate versatility and problem-solving in dynamic library environments;
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development.