Research and Instructional Services Librarian
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POSITION DESCRIPTION: The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s M. Louis Salmon Library seeks a motivated, creative, and user-focused professional for the Research and Instructional Services Librarian position. Responsibilities include designing and conducting library instruction sessions, providing patron services at the Research Help Desk (assisting patrons with research questions and using library resources), and working with campus outreach activities to market library services and resources.
Reporting to the Director of Research, Information, and User Services, the Research and Instructional Services Librarian aids the M. Louis Salmon Library in its mission to provide The University of Alabama in Huntsville with the discovery, creation, and communication of knowledge via the Salmon Library’s resources and services. This position works with campus faculty to develop library instruction materials for assignment-focused, course specific needs, as well as identifying opportunities for outreach in assigned academic departments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong desire to teach and seeks out further knowledge in teaching and learning theories. Primary responsibilities will include designing and conducting library instruction sessions for faculty and students, and working at the Research Help Desk to provide patron services such as research assistance and using library services and resources. The position will assist with future scholarly communications endeavors, such as: Open Access Initiatives, Open Educational Resources, and scholarly publishing trends. Candidate will work in a team environment in the library and must have a willingness for continual learning, development, and application of additional expertise through work related experiences and professional development opportunities. Candidate must also possess the ability to deal with change, ambiguity, and complex problems in an academic setting. This position may also provide outreach to academic and non-academic units, such as student housing, to develop events and services that promote the library’s services, supervise staff and students as required, and perform other duties/functions as requested.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct various multidisciplinary instruction sessions for faculty and students by utilizing current and emerging technologies in the design and delivery of these sessions
Consider new trends and techniques in information literacy instruction methods influenced by the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
Coordinate with faculty to design course-integrated, assignment based instructional sessions as needed
Integrate diverse teaching and activity types into information literacy sessions to promote collaborative, active, and directed learning styles
Lead in the promotion of Open Access Initiatives (OAI), including Open Educational Resources (OER)
Lead in future library initiatives in scholarly communications, including scholarly publishing, copyright, institutional repositories, and data curation
Provide copyright guidance and instruction to faculty and students
Answer research questions involving library resources and other materials
Answer questions via LibChat, email, and other digital platforms
Participate in library outreach activities
Other duties as needed
This position will include on-desk and off-desk duties, and will require some nights and weekends.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Masters of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or a master’s degree relevant to the individual’s subject specialty
Minimum of one year providing instruction in a library setting
Minimum of two years of academic library experience
Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
Familiarity with current trends in scholarly communications, including: Open Access Initiatives, Open Educational Resources, copyright, and institutional repositories
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with customers/patrons to provide information and services
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of trends and services in academic libraries to support undergraduate and graduate education
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in information literacy instruction and information technologies
Understanding of ways to market and promote instruction, collections and services to various groups
Experience with SpringShare’s LibGuides and LibAnswers
Ability to successfully initiate, track, and manage projects
Demonstration of ability, interest, and willingness to assume additional and/or new responsibilities, along with the ability to set and model high performance standards
Possess a positive attitude, be future-oriented, and embrace change
Skills to develop relevant and engaging promotional materials in collaboration with others
Strong interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students in a friendly, professional manner
Readiness to serve a diverse academic community with tact, diplomacy, and courtesy/friendliness
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, current resume, official transcripts and contact information of three references including, name, address, phone number and email address. Required documents must be submitted either electronically to: denisj@uah.edu or mailed to:
University of Alabama in Huntsville
M. Louis Salmon Library
Room 333
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899
*Please note: digital submissions via email are preferred.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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