Assistant Professor/Student Success Librarian

Southeastern Oklahoma State University • Durant, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Henry G. Bennett Library invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor/ Student Success Librarian. The Student Success Librarian will work closely with librarians, faculty, and university partners to lead and develop library services that support student success, recruitment, and retention. This position will support student-centered learning, focusing on building library research skills and engaging students with the tools of scholarship as well as collaborating with stakeholders across the university to create a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• ALA Accredited Master’s Degree of Library and/or Information Studies. New MLS/MLIS graduates considered.
• Reference experience in a university or college environment via face to face, email, phone or chat.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct face-to-face and online university students in the use of library resources, both electronic and print.
• Strong commitment to information literacy, customer service, and support of the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of online databases, electronic resources, and integrated library systems (ILS) as applied to the academic library setting.
• Proficiency with modern information technology
• Experience with a library management system and/or discovery tool
• Demonstrated dedication to student learning and success.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to identify, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of professional reference experience in an academic library
• Experience with creating instructional materials for students or patrons in a university or college environment.
• Experience or commitment to the use of technology in support of information literacy instruction.
• Experience with non-traditional and/or first-generation college students
• Springshare products: LibGuides, LibInsights, LibWizard or LibAnswers
• Canvas LMS or equivalent system
• OCLCs WorldShare Management System (WMS) and/or WorldCat Discovery
• WordPress
• Social media skills: Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Responsibilities

• Core responsibilities of the Student Success Librarian are information literacy instruction, outreach, and reference services to promote student success and retention.
• Collaborate, coordinate, promote, and assess the library’s information literacy instruction program with an emphasis on first year students.
• Provides online and in-person information literacy instruction to classes and individuals.
• Provides reference assistance to SE students, faculty, and staff at service points, online and in-person as needed with an emphasis on student success initiatives.
• Develops library research guides, instructional materials and online resources that support information literacy instruction.
• Assess and evaluate information literacy initiative goals for teaching critical thinking skills and improving retention.
• Provide library orientation and outreach opportunities (student-led Library tours, Library Fair, citation workshops, in-house events, etc.).
• Keep abreast of trends in information literacy pedagogy, learning theory, and educational technology and design.
• The Student Success Librarian will build relationships with both academic and non-academic units across campus to raise awareness about the various ways that the library can serve as an essential partner in facilitating the success of undergraduate students.
• Serve as the primary library liaison for the Center for Student Success, Student Support Services, and Academic Advising and Outreach Center.
• Coordinates outreach strategies using the library’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Maintains professional growth and development through participation in professional organizations, reading literature, and attending workshops.
• Participates in the general planning and decision-making processes of the library and assists with public relations.
• Serves on Library and University Faculty committees as appointed, elected and/ or requested.
• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
• Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.

Benefits

• university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern.
• 25 paid holidays per fiscal year
• generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave.
• 403(b)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• dental
• short term disability
• dependent life insurance
• a variety of ancillary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level