Information Literacy Librarian

Alvernia University • Reading, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Literacy Librarian is responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of major library activities including information literacy instruction, tools, and research services. This role also participates in library assessment planning and data collection. In collaboration with other professional staff, the librarian will set library-wide policies, determine library directions, and develop appropriate performance measures. The position requires a commitment to Franciscan ideals and the University's Mission, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and demonstrating service orientation, respect, intellectual curiosity, solution focus, innovation, and mutual accountability.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission statement, core values and goals of Alvernia University.
• A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Academic library experience in reference services, information literacy instruction, and library assessment and data collection.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; utilizes excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt and lead in a changing library environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to effectively supervise student workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, present, and coordinate library information literacy instruction.
• Work with faculty to provide information literacy sessions.
• Participate in library assessment activities including planning, measurement, and analysis of data.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of library resources and services assessment and provide recommendations.
• Participate in digital and print collection development activities.
• Act as library liaison with the faculty in assigned academic areas.
• Lead reference staffing and tracking.
• Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, staff and community patrons.
• Develop, update, and publish information literacy guides and other resources in all formats for the Franco Library.
• Train and manage a graduate assistant to populate and monitor all aspects of the library’s social media presence.
• Hire, train and supervise the library’s Graduate Assistants.
• Maintain library's webpage.
• Assist with technical services operations.
• Educate and assist faculty with Open Educational Resources (OER).
• Engage with the university community through committee work, displays, service activities, etc.
• Create and maintain library’s information literacy video collection.

Benefits

• Robust Health Coverage - Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security - Enjoy university paid Life/AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability, with options for Short-Term Disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement - Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You will get 100% immediate vesting, a university gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time off & Flexibility - Take advantage of 20 paid holidays, including five floating holidays, and the possibility of flexible or hybrid work options for many roles.
• Invest in Your Future - Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness - Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
• Employee Meal Plan - This plan provides convenient, flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.

What This Job Offers

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