Research and Instruction Librarian (Assistant Professor of Library Services)

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies•Pueblo, CO

6d•$50,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado State University Pueblo Library actively develops and empowers the campus community by integrating information literacy across the curriculum and providing collections, spaces, and services that facilitate learning, research, and innovation for a diverse and inclusive community. This role is an opportunity for an early-career librarian to start their career in a supported and empowered environment. The Research and Instruction Librarian will work closely with a small, experienced team to teach information literacy, collaborate with faculty, and guide students through the research process. Responsibilities include creating research guides and learning tools, providing reference support in various formats, and shaping programs to integrate library services into campus life. The position also involves a leadership role in the library’s Learning, Innovating, and Networking Center (LINC), supervising staff and contributing to a vibrant space for technology, tutoring, and collaboration. The role offers mentorship, scholarship opportunities, and outreach work, making it ideal for a librarian eager to grow and contribute to student success in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science (M.L.S. or equivalent) from an ALA accredited institution

Nice To Haves

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Communications, Marketing, or related field
Reference and instruction experience in an academic library
Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of educational technology applications
Experience in a position requiring collaboration with diverse groups and effective communication of ideas
Demonstrated planning and leadership skills, with prior experience requiring working independently, taking initiative, and setting goals and priorities
Demonstrated experience in a position requiring management of a team of employees to achieve results
Experience with marketing or outreach
Experience with event planning
Project management experience
Experience at a regional comprehensive university
Experience in a position that required excellent customer service

Responsibilities

Provides information literacy instruction sessions
Participates in library assessment processes for student learning outcomes
Creates research guides and/or instructional videos
Provides consultation to faculty and students related to research, information literacy, and scholarly communication
Provides reference services in multiple modalities including face-to-face, chat, video, and email as scheduled (possibly including some nights or weekends)
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates student staff
Collaborates with other User Services librarians to train students for Tier 1 Reference services
Supervises LINC event and innovation lab coordinator
Supervises Circulation Supervisor
Coordinates with other campus constituents to facilitate use of the LINC
Coordinates communication with library constituents across the campus and community to market library services including email, social media, and print based communication
Promotes the role and value of the library to campus constituents
Cooperates with campus communications staff
Assists the Dean with community outreach
Assists the Dean’s office with event planning and management
Performs sustained inquiry into one’s discipline leading to practical application within the library as well as research resulting in published or presented scholarly output
Serves the library, the university, and the profession through active membership on boards, committees, panels, etc.