Librarian II

Montgomery College•TP/SS - Resource Center, MD

6d•$74,267 - $118,850•Hybrid

About The Position

Montgomery College is seeking a full-time Librarian II for the Research and Teaching division at its Germantown Campus. The role provides professional research assistance and information services to students, faculty, staff, and community patrons, including formal information literacy instruction in classrooms and individually. The librarian serves on the Arts, English & Reading, and Humanities liaison team, providing outreach and support to faculty and students in those disciplines. The position coordinates library support for English composition courses, including ENGL 101 and 011, ENGL 102, and ENGL 103. Responsibilities include coordinating instruction requests across campus locations and online, collaborating with faculty, and leading assessment and improvement of library services and resources that support information literacy and scholarly communication. The position is based on a 40-hour Monday–Friday schedule, generally 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility for one evening shift each week and occasional Saturdays as required. It is currently eligible for telework one day per week, subject to change based on unit needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library/information science (MLS, MSLS, MLIS, or equivalent).
Three years of progressively responsible professional library experience in a functional area or specialized services in an academic, research, or public library.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science as applied to academic libraries.
Professional competence using online research tools, including Internet browsers, Library Management Systems, current W2 applications, and basic Microsoft Office software.
Ability to instruct and assist students in using library resources.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills, strong listening skills, and proficiency conducting reference interviews.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, certification, and/or experience may be considered if they provide the required knowledge and expertise.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing digital learning objects and using instructional design methodology and adult learning principles.
Experience developing, delivering, and assessing information literacy instruction for undergraduate composition courses in face-to-face and online environments.
Experience collaborating with faculty and others to achieve strategic goals.
Experience managing or leading collaborative projects or programs.
Experience with effective information literacy instruction methods and current techniques, including awareness of emerging technologies and their implications for teaching and learning.
Professional expertise in learning design for accessibility.
Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
Proficiency in a language other than English.

Responsibilities

Provide professional reference assistance and a wide range of information services to library users through academic liaison and embedded librarian services.
Provide effective information literacy instruction and create and deliver information literacy activities and tools for in-person and online learning environments.
Conduct outreach to faculty and others in the Arts, English & Reading, and Humanities disciplines to build relationships and support curriculum and student needs.
Learn the needs, attitudes, internal operations, programs, and curricula of assigned academic departments and plan for growth and change.
Communicate regularly with faculty in assigned academic departments and work with the librarian supervisor and liaison team to establish and maintain relationships and outreach methods.
Coordinate college-wide library instructional support for English composition courses, schedule and teach sessions, and train Research & Teaching librarians.
Serve as the Arts & Humanities team lead liaison to faculty course coordinators for ENGL 101 and 011, ENGL 102, and ENGL 103.
Collaborate with the Arts & Humanities librarian liaison team to develop scaffolded library instruction for English composition courses and maintain instructional materials and digital learning objects.
Participate in planning and setting priorities for the Research and Teaching division's annual goals.
Participate in professional development, including conferences, seminars, and professional meetings, to develop skills and improve library services.
Maintain proficiency with electronic and print resources, hardware and software, web-based and emerging technologies, and real-time and asynchronous reference and instructional services.
Create and maintain online library guides using an extensible web-based platform.
Use strong interpersonal, intercultural, and intergenerational communication skills to serve a diverse user population.
Participate in library committees, task groups, subcommittees, college governance or committees, and planning events that support library and college goals.
Share knowledge with library employees and encourage their development to strengthen collaboration within and between library units.
Perform other duties as assigned.