Reference & Instruction Librarian

Oglethorpe University•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oglethorpe University Library seeks a Research and Instruction Librarian who will provide forward-thinking and learner-centered information literacy research and instructional services to the Oglethorpe campus community. This librarian will play a vital role in coordinating instructional services and in furthering the research and teaching mission of Oglethorpe University. This role will be responsible for developing a robust instruction and outreach program, both in-person and online, for providing research consultations to both students and faculty, and for crafting online learning resources for the campus community. The Research and Instruction Librarian will develop classes and workshops that address a changing information and technological environment and will create learning materials and experiences to reach student and faculty audiences at their point of need. This position promotes collaboration, develops dynamic learning experiences for students, and assists with development and implementation of assessment initiatives aimed at improving services and collections. This role also collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders to conceptualize, define, and deliver dynamic instruction and research consultation services. The Research and Instruction Librarian may also provide outreach to non-academic units, develop events and services that promote the library, and perform other duties/functions as assigned.

Requirements

Masters degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program, or a related field
Experience providing library instruction services in an academic library setting
Experience providing reference services, including consultations and/or chat services, to an undergraduate student population
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in planning information literacy education and research help services, with demonstrated knowledge of best practices.
Experience in creating and maintaining online learning resources
Experience in providing outreach services in an academic library setting
Prior experience in an academic library setting

Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan, and implement instruction services, in-person and online, including information literacy workshops, class-based instruction, and asynchronous online learning materials.
Teach research instruction sessions for subjects and academic programs across campus, working strategically with the faculty and instructors to integrate information literacy into courses.
Create and maintain online instructional resources and guides for the Oglethorpe campus community.
Provide reference assistance to members of the Oglethorpe community in a variety of formats, including research consultations and reference chat services
Evaluate and assess the library’s instructional services and programs.
Collaborate with faculty to develop, design, execute, and assess research assignments and projects to enhance student’s information literacy skills and knowledge.
Provide outreach services and events for the Oglethorpe campus community, including orientation sessions for faculty and students.
Offer orientations o library services to faculty and students
Promote library services and resources to the Oglethorpe community
Coordinates the selection, licensing, and delivery of electronic resources
Assists in maintaining electronic resources and the library website by updating links, troubleshooting, and providing user support as needed.
Serve on staff and faculty committees
Assist with library outreach, programming, and social media
Commit to ongoing professional development, scholarly contribution, and service to the University and library profession.
All other duties as assigned by the Director of the Library.