Information Literacy Fellow (Temporary)

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Literacy Fellow supports the Decker Library’s Information Literacy Program by teaching and co-teaching library instruction sessions to undergraduate, and occasionally graduate, students. The Fellow will be primarily responsible for teaching and collaborating with the Information Literacy and Instructional Design Librarian on the required library curriculum for select undergraduate and graduate programs. When necessary, the Fellow may also be responsible for developing and teaching new lessons for non-required instruction requests. Additionally, teaching at the Decker Library includes documentation of lesson plans, all related materials and handouts, assessments, and statistics for all classes taught.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
1 year of academic library and/or teaching experience.
Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to set and keep deadlines.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Research skills in a dynamic electronic environment such as effective database searching techniques, strategies, and use of a variety of programs and digital research platforms.
Knowledge of the (ACRL ) Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education and other important instruction information literacy practices and the assessment of them.
Knowledge of “Best Practices” of classroom pedagogy in higher education to be able to apply these practices.
Public speaking skills to make effective and engaging presentations to diverse groups.
Work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively with colleagues, staff, faculty, and students fostering a collegial work environment that encourages growth, inclusivity, innovation, curiosity, and rigor.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with teaching information literacy at the college level.
Background in art, art history, or design.
Demonstrated experience with promoting inclusive teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Teach required and non-required library instruction sessions, solo and co-teaching as needed.
Assist the Information Literacy and Instructional Design Librarian in teaching and organizational support for the instruction program including maintenance of the library classroom; providing shared handouts, guides, and rubrics; and collecting and/or reviewing program statistics.
Communicate with faculty regarding assigned sessions as needed.
Develop and document lesson plans including assessment evidence and data.
One weekly two-hour shift on the Research Help Desk.
Perform other duties as assigned.