Information Literacy Librarian, University at Albany Libraries, NY
Job Description:
The University at Albany Libraries seek a highly productive, innovative Information Literacy Librarian with a keen awareness of emerging instructional technologies, with an emphasis on digital badging. The successful candidate will play an essential role in the ongoing development and support of information literacy initiatives in a variety of in-person and online formats, and will serve as the Libraries' liaison with the Writing and Critical Inquiry program. This librarian will oversee and further develop the department's digital badging system, potentially with the assistance of grant funding; seek collaborative badging opportunities with other campus units; create other reusable online learning objects and templates; and provide information literacy instruction.
This position includes assigned hours at the reference desk, including some evening and weekend hours. Tenure-track Library faculty at the University at Albany, SUNY, are expected to engage in research, publication, and service to the Libraries, the University, and the profession, as required for promotion and continuing appointment. This position reports to the Head of the Information Literacy Department.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Master's degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent, from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
•Knowledge of current issues and trends in instructional pedagogy
•Demonstrated experience implementing instructional design concepts and using emerging technologies effectively to deliver information literacy instruction
•Evidence of the ability to plan, document, and complete instructional projects, and willingness to engage in the design and development of new initiatives
•Experience teaching online or in-person in a library or school setting
•Evidence of ability to interact collaboratively with teaching faculty, library faculty and staff
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Strong commitment to public service, information literacy, and outreach
•One year of professional library experience (post-degree), with evidence of effectiveness in librarianship as well as engagement in scholarly activity and professional service
•Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Experience developing a digital badging system in an educational setting
•Experience or professional development courses in grant writing and grant management
•Information literacy experience in an academic library or successful completion of a graduate course in information literacy instruction
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Senior Assistant Librarian
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
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•Cover letter addressing the job qualifications
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Start Date: October 1, 2016
The closing date for receipt of applications is May 16, 2016.