LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table)

The Division of Library and Information Resources is accepting applications for its Research and Instruction Librarian position.

Master's Degree from an ALA accredited program in library and information science.

Experience in planning and/or providing information literacy instruction or other teaching experience.

None.

See knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a team member.

• Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of information literacy, organization trends, practices, and issues.

• Demonstrated abilities in research, scholarly work, and professional services.

• Provides basic and in-depth reference services and research consultation to faculty, students, and staff.

• Develops and implements virtual and in class library instruction programs, workshops and tours.

• Creates and maintains instructional materials (online videos and tutorials), and research guides, using appropriate learning management software, new media production tools, online and mobile learning tools.

• Coordinates with Dean and Library Liaisons to actively build professional relationships with faculty, students, and staff in assigned academic programs and across the university to develop research and instructional service strategies.

• Actively engage with collection building in support of research and teaching needs of faculty and students of assigned academic programs.

• Design and implement assessment tools to evaluate student instructional effectiveness and gather feedback for further opportunities of improvement and impact on student learning.

• Lead the library efforts in social media and digitizing efforts in collaboration with other librarians.

• Collaborate and work with Jake Ayers Research Library faculty and students at the e-Center.

• Coordinate relevant visual displays observing major university and national calendar observances.

• Will share nights and weekends.

Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.