Qureos Mentor

Lamar University

<div><div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div></div><div></div><div><div>Beaumont, TX</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Type</b></div>
</div><div><div>Full-Time Faculty</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Number</b></div>
</div><div><div>202600065</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Home Org</b></div>
</div><div><div>Library Services</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Opening Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>02/20/2026</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>Continuous</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>FLSA</b></div>
</div><div><div>Exempt</div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The Emerging Technologies Librarian is responsible for providing research services, information literacy instruction, and outreach to support and advocate for the research needs of Lamar University / Lamar Institute of Technology constituents. Additionally, the librarian will emerge in meaningful scholarship and service within and beyond the university.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Job Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Research Services:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Participates in the planning and delivery of team-based research services</li><li>
Provides research services in person and virtually (e.g., email, phone, chat)</li><li>
Conducts research consultations in person and virtually (e.g., Teams)</li><li>
Creates and maintains library guides in SpringShare LibGuides</li><li>
Contributes to assessment &amp; reporting initiatives (e.g., RefStats, Departmental Annual Reports)<br>
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Instruction Services:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Participates in the planning and delivery of team-based instruction services</li><li>
Conducts one-shot instructional sessions and library orientations for for-credit courses and to support specific partners (e.g., Office of Undergraduate Research, McNair Scholars, Honors College) in person and virtually (e.g., Teams, Blackboard)</li><li>
Develops effective instructional materials (e.g., lesson plans, online tutorials, videos)</li><li>
Collaborates with faculty to integrate information literacy and emerging technologies across the curriculum</li><li>
Teaches sections of library&rsquo;s credit bearing courses, including LIBR 1101 and LIBR 1301, as needed<br>
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Outreach:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Participates in and promotes workshops, events, and other programming relevant to Lamar University individually and collaboratively, particularly regarding emerging technologies and scholarly communication</li><li>
Consistently participates in collaborative partnerships and relationships in the library, university, and surrounding community to promote library services, and serve as a liaison to academic departments or programs, particularly regarding emerging technologies and scholarly communication<br>
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Scholarship:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Engage in scholarship and research appropriate for a tenured/tenure-track faculty librarian, including but not limited to scholarly publications, conference presentations, and professional service to the academic community, all in line with updated tenure and promotion guidelines.</li><li>
Maintain awareness of the latest trends in librarianship and information science through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant professional organizations.<br>
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<b>Service:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Serve on university and library committees as appointed by the Dean or other officials.</li><li>
Lead or participate in outreach efforts to promote and enhance library resources and services within the academic community to faculty and students.</li><li>
Engage in professional service, contributing to the library and academic profession.</li></ul></div></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum and Desired Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited institution.</li><li>
Library instruction, reference experience, or other instruction experience in a variety of formats in an academic library</li><li>
Working knowledge of areas relevant to librarianship, including but not limited to research strategies &amp; skills and library resources</li><li>
Familiarity and skill in the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams</li><li>
Experience collaborating with faculty, university students, staff, and/or community members to achieve goals</li><li>
 Passions for supporting student and faculty success with demonstrated experience<br>
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Desired Qualifications:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Experience with SpringShare products, including LibGuides, LibChat, and LibWizard, or similar software solutions</li><li>
Experience with online learning management systems, such as Blackboard, Moodle, or Canvas</li><li>
Knowledge and Experience with innovative, emerging technologies, including but not limited to AI and associated information literacies (e.g., AI literacy, digital literacy)</li><li>
Knowledge and Experience with scholarly communication, including but not limited to copyright (e.g., fair use, open access) and navigating the academic publication process (e.g., peer review, evaluating journals, institutional repositories).</li><li>
Additional Graduate Degree in a second academic discipline</li></ul></div></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Key Competencies:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Ability to answer questions and provide research support in a variety of environments</li><li>
Ability to provide instruction and create effective instructional materials in a variety of environments and formats</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain productive collaborative relationships with staff, faculty, and staff</li><li>
Record of achievement in maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills</li><li>
Ability to respond effectively to changing strategic vision and workflow management</li><li>
Ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with a variety of colleagues</li><li>
Effective oral and written communication skills</li><li>
Familiarity and skill with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams</li><li>
Experience with SpringShare products, including LibGuides, LibChat, LibWizard, and LibCal, or similar software solutions</li><li>
Ability to create and publish scholarly works</li><li>
Knowledge and experience in the use of information resources in all formats, with an emphasis on digital resources, emerging technologies, and associated information literacies (e.g., AI literacy, digital literacy)</li><li>
Knowledge and experience with scholarly communication, including copyright (e.g., fair use, open access) and navigating the academic publication process (e.g., peer review, evaluating journals, institutional repositories).<br>
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Physical Requirements: </b>Able to lift 25 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.</div><div><b><br>
Job Conditions:</b></div><ul><div><ul><li>
Indoor office conditions</li><li>
Extensive computers use</li><li>
Occasional weekend or evening work may be required</li></ul></div></ul></div><br>
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</div><p></p><div><div><p><i>Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer</i></p>
<p><i>Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.</i></p>
<p><i>This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code &sect;51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.</i></p></div></div></div>

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