Online Learning Librarian

Missouri Western State University Portal • Saint Joseph, MO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Online Learning Librarian provides the university community with assistance with researching, finding, obtaining, and evaluating information, focusing on distance or online education.

Requirements

• Knowledge of instruction and teaching in higher education.
• Knowledge of library services and resources.
• Good presentation and teaching skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment and software.
• Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Master’s Degree in Library Science.
• One to three years of experience in a library environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and assistance to the university community on identifying and meeting information needs, including teaching class sessions and providing one-to-one instruction.
• Perform outreach to the distance/online community.
• Create tutorials and develop online guides.
• Consult with faculty on assignments as necessary; assist faculty with their research needs.
• Participate in special projects affecting the library and university community, including, but not limited to, presenting workshops and monitoring resources in the open access and open education resources field, participating in collection development decisions, liaising with academic departments to promote new resources or identify gaps, and volunteering for campus projects.
• Track trends and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field, attending webinars and conferences as necessary.
• Hire, guide, and train other staff members as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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