Librarian - Full Time Faculty

Summary of Purpose

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Experience providing individualized research consultation both on-site and virtually
• Ability to prepare, develop, deliver, and assess instruction to students in various modalities (online, in-person, in classroom, and at reference desk)
• Demonstrate experience providing information literacy best practices
• Knowledge of trends in academic libraries
• Ability to develop and deliver effective instruction to classes using appropriate technology, resources and pedagogical strategies
• Ability to create and cultivate ongoing relationships with faculty and Academic Programs
• Commitment to active involvement in shared governance, including meaningful participation in decision-making processes that influence college-wide policies, programs, and decision-making (e.g., Academic Senate, campus committees, division, or department activities)
• Experience developing and managing physical and virtual collections aligned with curriculum needs
• Assume lead responsibility for library projects and initiatives that span all campuses and contribute to the effective, consistent, and equitable delivery of library programs and services.
• Provide leadership and direction to campus library staff and adjunct librarians
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse populations, closing achievement gaps, and supporting historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to develop a culture of inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, and student success
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION: Master’s degree or higher in Library Science and/or Information Science from an ALA accredited program.

EXPERIENCE: At least two years of recent experience in librarianship, preferably at the post-secondary institution level