POSITION: Research and Instruction Librarian
LOCATION: Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA
DESCRIPTION: Lipscomb Library at Randolph College welcomes applications for the position of Research and Instruction Librarian, a full-time (12-month), non-tenured, ranked faculty position.
Reporting to the Director of the Library, the successful candidate for this position will primarily oversee instruction and reference services for the Lipscomb Library. Responsibilities will include:
- Participating in and assessing the library’s role in the College’s First Year Common Experience program
- Teaching a one-hour credit-bearing information literacy and research skills course during the Spring semester
- Collaborating with faculty throughout the academic year to develop effective one-shot instruction sessions
- Working with other College librarians to update/maintain the instructional guides and web presence for the library
- Providing research assistance for members of the college community
- Working occasional weekend hours as well as a potential regular evening shift
Required qualifications include:
- Holding an MLIS, MLS, or the equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to developing engaging library instruction sessions based on ACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
- Staying informed of best practices in library instruction methodologies
- Working collaboratively with a team of librarians in the overall management of the library
- Building strong relationships with members of the faculty to ensure the library is meeting the instructional needs of our campus community
- A commitment to providing an environment that welcomes and supports diversity
- Possessing excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of experience working in public services (e.g. instruction, research assistance) in an academic library
- Experience using library support products such as LibGuides, EBSCO Discovery Service, Moodle, Tipasa, RefWorks, and SirsiDynix Horizon/Enterprise
- Experience working in a library using the Dewey Decimal Classification system
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- A willingness to perform additional inter-departmental library tasks, as needed
- Some knowledge of web design: HTML, CSS, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift and move library materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
SALARY: Randolph offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates may apply by sending their curriculum vitae, cover letter, and three professional references to: Director of Human Resources, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503 or by email (preferred method) employment@randolphcollege.edu . EOE