[LIBJOBS] Reference and Instruction Librarian Job posting - Utah State University

Position Announcement Reference & Instruction Librarian

 

Utah State University Libraries seek a creative and service-oriented librarian to join the Reference & Instruction Department. We welcome talented librarians with diverse skills and approaches to their work. We are seeking applicants who welcome a dynamic, collaborative environment with an opportunity to have a strong impact on student learning. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track, faculty appointment with rank of assistant librarian, reporting to the Head of Reference & Instruction.

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities are to provide innovative reference services, provide information literacy instruction for English composition courses for both on campus and online classes, and serve as a subject liaison with several academic departments. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to design instructional initiatives, assessment methods, and online resources. Subject liaison duties include developing course-integrated instruction, providing outreach and promotion of library collections and services to faculty and students, and developing the print and digital collections. Reference services include individual consultations and research help, as well as contributing to other projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, development and assessment of departmental and library-wide resources and services, and pursue professional and scholarly endeavors related to the position.

Required qualifications
· Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited program or

equivalent by summer 2016; · Interest in library instruction and information literacy; · Strong written and interpersonal communication skills; · Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; · Ability to meet the university’s requirements for promotion and tenure.

 

Preferred qualifications
· Course work or experience with information literacy instruction; · Knowledge of best practices and current trends in information literacy education and

effective teaching methods; · Familiarity with applying emerging technologies for information and instructional services; · Experience in an academic library.
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