Assistant Librarian
About The Position
The Assistant Librarian participates in the development of library programs focused on enhancing student success through information literacy, critical thinking, and curricular support as a member of the Office of Information Literacy. Provides teaching services to library instruction programs which include course-integrated literacy instruction, assignment redesign, assessment, and online education. Provides service as a learning and curricular support specialist for a designated Texas A&M College or School. Collaborates with other learning and curricular support specialists to further the educational mission of the libraries and serviced departments.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in library science, library information science, or related field.
- Must have working knowledge, as demonstrated through the candidate’s interview presentation, of the following: STEM databases, including IEEE, ASTM, Compendex, and Web of Science; procuring and teaching engineering standards and patents; information literacy and pedagogy; and designing, publishing, and maintaining topic and instructional LibGuides.
Responsibilities
- Provide Learning & Curricular Support, including participate in the development of library programs focused on enhancing student success through information literacy, pedagogy, critical thinking, and curricular support
- Provide teaching services, including procuring and teaching engineering standards and patents, to library instruction programs which include course-integrated literacy instruction, assignment redesign, assessment, and online education
- Design, publish, and maintain topic and instructional LibGuides
- Participate in assessment programming, measuring instructional outcomes, and promoting integration of library instruction into course curriculum
- Aid in the implementation of Library policies and procedures related to teaching, learning, and student engagement
- Participate in special projects related to curricular integration of library materials, programs, and services
- Engage in College/School Relations, including provide service as a learning and curricular support specialist for a designated Texas A&M College or School using STEM databases, including IEEE, ASTM, Compendex, and Web of Science
- Collaborate with other learning and curricular support specialists to further the educational mission of the Libraries and serviced departments
- Collaborate and Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including participate in departmental and interdepartmental meetings and activities as a learning and curricular support specialist in the Learning & Engagement Department
- Collaborate with colleagues on design, delivery, assessment, and promotion of library programs that support information literacy, learning theory, and student success
- Aid in the improvement of the Libraries’ instruction program focusing on curricular integration of information literacy
- Contribute to the Profession, including participate in scholarly activities and professional service for professional development and incorporation of new ideas and technologies into library services and programs
- Serve on campus and library committees
- Engage with campus units to advocate for Library presence in campus and student success initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
