STEM Librarian - Temporary Sr. Asst Librarian

San José State University•San Jose, CA

9d•$7,127 - $7,576•Onsite

About The Position

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a unique partnership between San José State University (SJSU) and the City of San José. It integrates the services and collections of a major university and public library system, serving as the SJSU library, the main library for the San José Public Library system, and a cornerstone for the community. The library is committed to advancing equity practices and seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty.

Requirements

Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent international degree
Experience or coursework in information literacy instruction, collection development, and reference services
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
An awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience
Master’s degree in library science or equivalent from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or graduate degree or equivalent training/work experience in a STEM-related field
Experience with designing, implementing, and assessing library programs and services
Experience in academic libraries

Responsibilities

Provide online and in-person information literacy instruction to assigned departments
Provide reference and research support in-person and via chat, phone, email, and video conferencing
Perform collection management activities such as selection and evaluation
Create and maintain online research guides and digital learning objects
Evening and weekend work assignments will occasionally be required
Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation–through inclusive course materials, and teaching strategies.
Other duties as assigned