Reference & Instruction Librarian - Library Services

University of Texas Permian Basin • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

Reporting directly to the Director of Library Services, this is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive team at The University of Texas Permian Basin, a part of the prestigious 14 institution University of Texas System. The Reference and Instruction Librarian provides high-quality research assistance and library instruction while collaboratively leading and supporting the university's open education resources (OER) initiatives. This position is key player in promoting information literacy, collaborating with faculty and students to discover, adopt, adapt and create OER materials. The Librarian serves as an expert on OER, copyright, and open licensing, and plays a vital role in advancing the library's mission of equitable access to information. The ideal candidate will have combined traditional library expertise with specialized knowledge in open education to support student success and affordability. 5. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
• Three (3) years' experience providing reference services and library instruction in an academic library.
• Knowledge and experience with Open Educational Resources (OER) in an academic setting, including an understanding of copyright, Creative Commons licensing, and open pedagogy.
• Experience in designing and delivering workshops, presentations, or training sessions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and students.
• Proficiency with library systems, online databases, and learning management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with creating and managing online learning objects using multimedia software.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards for digital resources.
• Knowledge of scholarly communication, open access, and related issues.
• Experience using a research guide platform like Libguides.

Responsibilities

• Reference and Research Services:
• Library Instruction and Information Literacy:
• Open Educational Resources (OER) Program Leadership and Support:
• Outreach and Collaboration:

Benefits

• UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
• Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
• You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
• Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
• Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees