Reference and Instruction Librarian

Description:
 

Job Description Summary:
 

Primarily responsible for coordinating teaching, training, and creation of tutorials for stakeholders. Responsible for reference and outreach services, selection and integration of electronic resources within the curriculum and research arenas. Participate in the continuous assessment of library services. Responsible for promoting curriculum-integrated use of high-quality open educational resources pertinent to health sciences instruction.

Works with the Director in support of strategic planning and participates in divisional and university-wide planning efforts. Coordinates with the Director and other staff to create, prioritize and implement library goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(40%) Coordination of Teaching and Training                                    

• *Coordinates teaching and training efforts within the department and across campuses, to facilitate the coordinated use of innovative resources and teaching methods 

• *Identify and utilizes internal and external software and conferences for professional development opportunities for staff in order to maintain and develop teaching and training skills 

• *Work with a team of librarians and faculty to initiate, redesign, and develop collaborative courses, modules, spaces, and research that support active learning pedagogy and curriculum design 

• Develops, manages, administers, and evaluates information literacy tutorials for incoming students 

(40%) Instruction and Reference   

• *Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom, distance education modes, and standalone sessions 

• *Develops and updates library instructional and/or promotional materials using a variety of technologies based on usage statistics, user feedback, and new resource rollout 

• *Provide research guidance to students and faculty both individually and in groups, including one weekly evening shift 

• Outreach to faculty, librarians, and academic technology staff to identify high-quality resources, including open educational resources and other low-cost materials, which help to meet program and course learning outcomes 

• Improve or develop services with inclusion in mind, serving to reduce barriers to learning and create a sense of belonging among all library clientele  

(20%) External Relations   

• Actively participate on committees in division and University in a positive and professional manner 

• Other duties as assigned 

Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility and open to change 

• Familiarity with PubMed 

• Experience with instructional technology design 

• Critically evaluate the quality of educational resources

• Commitment to outstanding public service, flexibility, initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning 

• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, faculty, staff, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment. 

• Ability to create effective documents and instructional content, not limited to screenshots and video capture 

• Capacity for continuous improvement of self, and work processes, and a commitment to keeping current with changes to ensure professional skills remain relevant in future learning/library environments

• Confidently presents information in a clear and engaging manner, in dealing with patrons one-on-one or in groups, in formal and informal settings using appropriate graphics, animation, or video 

Education/Experience:

• MLS from an ALA accredited program
• Previous experience equivalent to two full academic years as a professional librarian in an academic or health science library

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to focus on complex tasks for prolonged periods of time in order to complete tasks and projects
• Ability to understand and communicate complex ideas by means of the spoken and written word

Employee Status:

Regular

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Time Type:

Part time

Job Shift:

Pay Range:

$29/hr to $40/hr

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.