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Job Number: 705
Title: Research Instruction Librarian
Department: University Library
Class: Full-Time
Position Type: Exempt Staff
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Upon eligibility, employees may participate in the benefits plans available in the university, such as medical/dental/vision plans, 403(b) retirement plans, tuition remission, paid sick leave and vacation.
Post-Date: 2008-04-29
Deadline: Open until filled
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF JOB
In addition to coordinating research instruction, the Research Instruction Librarian's responsibilities include reference services, collection development, outreach, and participation in other projects as assigned by the Library Director. The candidate for Research Instruction Librarian will be aware of current information literacy concepts and practices and will be comfortable teaching these principles to a variety of undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, this candidate will be interested in forming relationships with departmental faculty, assisting with faculty assignment development, and maintaining awareness of new and innovative instruction and instructional assessment techniques. This employee will function as a member of the University Library team. Schedule includes one or more evenings per week until 9:00 p.m., and one or more weekend days per month.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
As coordinator of the library instruction team and as a reference librarian, this librarian works collegially with his/her colleagues in the following areas:
COORDINATION OF LIBRARY RESEARCH INSTRUCTION
• Coordinates all library instruction. Working with a team of reference librarians, coordinates faculty outreach efforts, guides library instruction methodology and research and explores effective, innovative ways of providing research instruction to students and faculty, wherever they are located
• Coordinates and maintains quantitative and qualitative assessment of library instructional services. Assesses the effectiveness of library instruction services and identifies ways to make library instruction services more effective and efficient, given the needs of adult learners located throughout the world, variations in learning styles, and technological opportunities
• Liaises with faculty in assigned departments to promote library outreach, instruction, and collection development
• Works with Public Services Librarian to create and facilitate library workshops and training sessions
REFERENCE SERVICES
• Provides reference services as needed, including desk coverage, email, IM and phone reference, and appointments with local and distance students, faculty, staff, alumni and corporate members of the library. Uses reference interaction as an opportunity to help students develop key information literacy skills
• Develops reference and research guides in print and electronic media
• Orients patrons and prospective students to the range of print and online resources available, and participates in new student orientations as necessary
• When on duty as a reference librarian during evenings and weekends, assists library assistants and work-study students in handling questions of policies, complaints, difficult patrons, and security issues
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
• Works with the Collection Development Librarian and other librarians and departmental faculty to evaluate, select, and deselect materials in all relevant media
• Maintains effective communication with faculty in assigned subject areas
PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION
• Participates in Information Services Department and University Library planning, assessment, and evaluation. Also participates in preparation of policies
• Participates in assessment of needs for computer and other library equipment
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
• Collaborates with other staff in peer-training and other staff development needs
• Participates in relevant listservs for new resources, ideas, solutions and recommendations
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following qualifications are required:
• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program
• One year of experience teaching students, faculty, and other patrons to use library electronic resources
• Familiarity with information competency/literacy concepts and programs
• One year of experience providing reference service in an academic library to a diverse clientele of adult undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students
• One year of experience providing liaison with faculty, identifying collection development needs, locating and evaluating resources to meet those needs, in light of organizational objectives resources, and other requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a culturally-diverse environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of business reference and experience providing reference support to business students and others in professional-practice education
Golden Gate University, founded in 1901, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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