Librarian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• MLS or equivalent degree from an American Library Association accredited program or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• Expertise in threshold concepts and the information literacy framework.
• Web design and instructional technology skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications for teaching and learning.
• Expertise with standard office software including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion in an urban academic setting.
• A commitment to professional service and scholarship and the ability to meet the University’s promotion and tenure requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of instruction experience in an academic library.
• Instructional design background.
• Experience with assessment of student learning.
• Experience in developing and teaching for-credit information literacy courses at the university level.
• Experience using LibGuides to create instructional resources
• Interest in integrating new “makerspace” resources and services into the instruction curriculum.
• Experience with course management software (Canvas).
• Participant in ACRL Information Literacy Immersion Program.
• Subject specialist and collection development experience particularly in the sciences and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assess and grow the library’s information literacy instruction program.
• Develop and deliver instruction that effectively and ethically promotes information, digital, and AI literacy.
• Work collaboratively with other university partners, including the First-Year Writing Program, University Success Program, and the Center for Teaching Innovation to design and deliver classroom and web-based instruction for first year students to develop a basic level of information literacy.
• Develop instructional materials and e-learning modules to support the online learning environment.
• Provide support and professional development for other librarians and staff involved in instruction, including workshops on improving teaching effectiveness and incorporating AI and other technologies that impact student learning.
• Evaluate library instruction activities and compile, analyze, and report relevant statistics.
• Create assessment strategies to measure the success of information literacy instruction sessions.
• Represent the library at student recruiting events held throughout the year.
• Present library programs to new students at MAMBO, Privateer Plunge, and Spring Splash.
• Provide reference and research consultation services including on call hours, chat and email coverage.
• Provide specialized research assistance/consultation services in assigned subject areas.
• Promote digital literacy training opportunities to the campus and New Orleans community, particularly in the Gentilly neighborhood near the UNO campus.