[LIBJOBS] United States - Miami, FL - Science & Health Sciences Librarian

Florida International University

 

FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city.  FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs to over 42,000 students.  As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. 

 

Science & Health Sciences Librarian

 

The Florida International University Libraries seeks an energetic, customer-focused librarian for the position of Science & Health Sciences Librarian. The position is responsible for information and instructional services, user support, outreach, and collection development for the sciences and health sciences for the Hubert Library at Biscayne Bay Campus.

 

Position Description: 

As a member of the Information & Research Services Department at the Hubert Library of Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC), the Science & Health Sciences Librarian has primary liaison responsibility for providing services and resources to science and health sciences students and faculty at BBC (excluding the College of Medicine). The successful candidate will provide general and specialized reference and research assistance and will participate in the library instruction program, collection management, and other activities and projects of the FIU Libraries. The Science & Health Sciences Librarian at BBC will also collaborate closely with both the Science & Engineering Librarian and the Health Sciences Librarian at Modesto Maidique Campus. All librarians are expected to participate in professional development, research, and service activities to meet the Libraries' and University's requirements for promotion.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent

• Science background with significant relevant knowledge or experience

• Strong service commitment

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across disciplines in a service oriented environment

• Understanding of emerging technologies and their applications in an academic library environment

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt well to change

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Instructional, teaching, or training experience in a classroom environment

• Reference experience

• Knowledge and/or experience with GIS software or programs

 

Rank/Salary:

Commensurate with educational background and experience. Minimum $44,000.

 

Deadline:

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

 

To Apply:

Applications and accompanying documentation are to be submitted online at http://www.fiujobs.org. Position number is 35461. Accompanying documentation must include a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. All inquiries should be directed to Patricia Pereira-Pujol, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, at pereirap@fiu.edu.

 

 

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.

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Patricia Pereira-Pujol
Information Services Librarian for Science    
Florida International University 
University Park, Green Library
Miami, FL 33199
phone: 305/348-3417
fax: 305/348-6579
pereirap@fiu.edu

[LIBJOBS] U.S.A. - Miami - Instruction & E-Learning Librarian

Florida International University (FIU) is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city.  FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs to over 42,000 students.  As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. 

 

Instruction & E-Learning Librarian

 

 

The Florida International University Libraries seek an enthusiastic, energetic, student-centered, public service-oriented, and innovative individual for the position of Instruction & E-Learning Librarian.  The Instruction & E-Learning Librarian coordinates the Library's Information Literacy program and online learning initiatives, develops and delivers electronic learning objects and content modules that meet specific faculty/staff and student information literacy needs, supports student learning across disciplines by working with faculty/staff and librarians to facilitate the use of curriculum-specific information resources, provides access to course-specific online materials in course delivery systems and other online environments, and promotes the use of curriculum-based information resources.

 

Reporting to the Head of Information & Research Services, the Instruction & E-Learning Librarian also takes an active role in the library's reference services, collection development and participates fully in scholarship and service as a library faculty member, while working collaboratively with other library faculty to meet the mission and goals of the University Library.  

 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction & E-Learning

●      Coordinates and oversees a library instruction program based on the library's mission and goals.

●      Collaborates with library and teaching faculty and other partners to apply learning theories and technologies in the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of general and course-specific library instruction materials, including online learning objects and instructional modules.

●      Produces digital learning objects that are interactive, pedagogically sound, engaging to students, and facilitates the integration and use of library resources in course management systems and other online environments.

●      Identifies, implements, and promotes innovative online tools and services for both on-campus and off-campus learners.

●      Conducts formal assessment of the Instruction and Information Literacy program

●      Assesses the effectiveness and usability of online learning objects and other library instructional materials in improving student learning outcomes.

●      Collaborates in the support and training of librarians in the use of new learning technologies.

 

General Reference & Instruction:

●      Develops and conducts online and in-person library instruction sessions.

●      Serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments and performs campus departmental liaison duties.

●      Provides reference services, including some evenings and weekends, to diverse user groups in person, by phone, email, IM, etc.

 

Scholarship, Service, & Professional Development:

●      Participates in scholarship, faculty governance, and service as a library faculty member.

●      Works cooperatively on library-wide initiatives as appropriate to position functions.

●      Actively participates in local, state, national, and international meetings and organizations.

 

Required Qualifications & Skills

●      MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited institution.

●      Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and technology in the design and delivery of face-to-face and online instruction. 

●      Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design and current instructional technologies and trends in electronic learning.

●      Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy concepts and applications.

●      Demonstrated experience designing and developing digital learning objects.

●      Experience with online course management systems.

●      Proven teaching and training expertise.

●      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

●      Knowledge of assessment techniques, trends, and software, in libraries as well as higher education; Expertise in formal assessment of learning outcomes.

●      Experience in reference services.

 

Desired Qualifications

●      Experience using programs such as Camtasia and Captivate.

●      Experience with Moodle and/or Blackboard CMS.

●      Knowledge of graphic design concepts and principles.

●      Knowledge of data analysis tools, such as SPSS and Atlas.ti.

 

 
Review of Applications: Continues until the position is filled.
 
To Apply:
Applications and accompanying documentation are to be submitted online at http://www.fiujobs.org.  Position number is 35459. Accompanying documentation must include a cover letter, a resume, and the names and contact information of 3 professional references.  All inquiries should be directed to Sarah J. Hammill, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, at hammills@fiu.edu.
 
 
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.