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Undergraduate instruction and outreach librarian
The Albert B. Alkek Library at Texas State University is seeking forward-thinking, user-oriented, energetic, collaborative applicants for the position of Undergraduate Instruction and Outreach Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Undergraduate Instruction and Outreach, this position teaches information literacy (and other associated digital literacies) skills, provides research consultations and chat reference service, and develops and initiates outreach and services focused on lower-division undergraduate students.
Responsibilities
Create and initiate outreach efforts focused on lower-division undergraduate students using various traditional and creative methods. Assist in promotion of undergraduate-focused programming in Information & Undergraduate Services. Develop and maintain various instructional and promotional materials, including tutorials, web pages, social media, and other media formats; assist with web page maintenance. Plan and teach formal library instruction classes in both traditional and online classroom settings, targeted to lower-level undergraduates and students in assigned subject area(s) classes. Participate in evaluation of instruction program and outcome assessment of instruction sessions as well as collaborate with faculty and other academic professionals in planning, implementing, and assessing information literacy programming. Conduct and design assessment efforts targeting undergraduate courses such as English 1320. Promote the resources of the library, working towards integrating information literacy and research skills into the undergraduate curriculum. Provide quality reference services to library patrons primarily via virtual reference services and via research consultations. Occasionally assists with coverage of Ask Alkek Desk. Interview, interpret, and analyze patron's information needs. Synthesize a variety of information sources to provide the most relevant information to each patron. Participate in collection development for general collection materials and assigned subject area(s). Communicate and develop relationships with Faculty in assigned departments. Develop creative and proactive methods of interaction with faculty & students.
Qualifications - Required:
• Master's degree from an ALA accredited program.
• familiarity with current theory, practices, issues and trends related to information literacy instruction.
• writing skills to create instructional materials, statistical reports, and general correspondence
• oral communication and presentation abilities.
• skill in discerning patrons' research needs and executing advanced search strategies.
• computer skills and familiarity with emerging technologies.
• skill in handling multiple responsibilities in a changing environment.
• interpersonal skills.
• initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• problem solving and decision-making skills.
• knowledge of trends and current practices in user engagement and the development of undergraduate-focused services.
Qualifications - Preferred:
• Knowledge of instructional planning and design.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods in Information Literacy instruction.
• Skills in promoting and marketing programs to the university community.
• Knowledge of collection development practices and requirements.
• Knowledge of general library and campus resources & services.
• Knowledge of visual communication or graphic design skills.
Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Advancement in rank is available through the Librarian/ Curator Career Ladder. Available ranks include Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian and Librarian. Benefits include monthly contribution to health insurance/benefits package and retirement program. No state or local income tax.
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Tricia Boucher
User Experience Librarian
Texas State University
squirrel@txstate.edupronouns: she, her, hers
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