Reference and Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor (2158)

Idaho State University•Idaho Falls, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University is seeking a Reference and Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor for its Idaho Falls campus. This is an on-campus position, not eligible for remote work. The role involves assisting and instructing patrons through in-person and online reference services, teaching library workshops and information literacy courses, and participating in collection development. The university is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution established in 1901, serving over 12,000 students across multiple locations. ISU is committed to cutting-edge research and innovative solutions within a culture of trust, compassion, stability, and hope.

Requirements

Master’s of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited program
Strong written communication skills
Demonstrated interest in developing knowledge of academic digital resources
Demonstrated ability to use MS Office suite, and Google Drive/Suite
Demonstrated interest in working in a team environment within a library committed to quality service
Valid U.S. work authorization

Nice To Haves

Academic library experience
Public service experience
Strong verbal communication skills
Knowledge of/familiarity with academic digital resources
Teaching experience
Collection development experience
Experience with Springshare (LibGuides)
Knowledge of learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Canvas
Background knowledge in the physical, biological, or health sciences

Responsibilities

Provides reference service in-person and via phone, chat, and email.
Assists faculty, students, staff and other users on a one-on-one basis by answering specific information requests, offering research assistance, and guiding users in the effective use of information resources provided by the Library.
Serves as a bibliographer to designated academic departments and oversees the selection of materials in assigned subject areas.
Assists in collection development and evaluation; monitors pertinent portions of the acquisitions budget; works to develop and maintain good relations with faculty members.
Provides individual, classroom, and group instruction in library services and procedures, search strategies, and the use of information resources.
Teaches the 3 credit Information Literacy course.
Participates as a member of the reference team in planning, policy formulation, identifying and recommending new information resources and services, training other library personnel, interacting with patrons and the university community in a professional manner, fostering a supportive reference climate, and acting in other ways to strengthen reference and library services.
Manages the ISU-Idaho Falls Library facility, including hiring and training student employees, managing the physical collection, and providing instruction and reference to ISU-Idaho Falls students and faculty.
Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor and the Library Dean.
Participates in professional activities, including university and library committees and task forces, and attends professional meetings.