Research and Instruction Librarian

Williams College, London•Williamstown, MA

7h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Williams Libraries seeks a librarian to join the Research Services team as Research and Instruction Librarian liaison for the natural sciences. The Research Services department supports the academic mission of the college by providing research assistance, teaching information literacy skills, and developing opportunities for academic engagement with students and faculty. We are dedicated to innovation, creativity, and proactive user-driven services. We believe in meeting students where they are and helping them grow and develop into empowered, information-literate citizens. The successful candidate will share our passion for working with students and faculty and for teaching information literacy, embrace our commitment to critical librarianship, be excited about engaging with students who are broadly diverse, and value collegiality and collaboration, and thrive in a small, relationship-driven academic environment.

Requirements

One year of relevant experience is required for this role. This requirement can be fulfilled through several pathways: work as science librarian; experience as a reference/instruction librarian combined with a background in science education; a background as a scientist with instruction experience and library training, or through other similar combinations of knowledge and experience.
Masters in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Candidates with the ability to obtain this degree within 6 months from the date of hire will be considered
At least one year of experience relevant to the role
Experience teaching research tools and information literacy
Understanding of information literacy in the sciences
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to solve problems and build collaborative partnerships with faculty, students and staff colleagues
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a relationship driven environment
Commitment to information ethics/justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree or higher in the sciences
Knowledge of scholarly publishing landscape in the sciences (e.g. open science, open data, research impact, scientometrics)
Academic library experience
Experience using the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
Familiarity with the framework and methodologies of critical librarianship
Familiarity with framework and methodologies for digital scholarship

Responsibilities

Support student and faculty by providing guidance on research methods and resources
Teach course-related instruction sessions
Support the research and publishing work of faculty
Raise awareness of discipline-specific library resources
Develop library collections
Participate in the college’s science community
Provide general reference service through the Ask A Librarian service
Teach co-curricular workshops
Participate in departmental outreach activities (orientations, events)
Work on library and college teams and committees as relevant
Maintain awareness of trends, tools, and methods in the field of library instruction, information literacy, and related areas.
Engage with the profession by contributing to national, regional, and/or local associations and professional groups.