Reference and Instruction Librarian

Summary

Description Primarily responsible for coordinating teaching, training, andcreation of tutorials for stakeholders. Responsible for referenceand outreach services, selection and integration of electronicresources within the curriculum and research arenas. Participate inthe continuous assessment of library services. Responsible forpromoting curriculum-integrated use of high-quality openeducational resources pertinent to health sciencesinstruction.Works with the Director in support of strategic planning andparticipates in divisional and university-wide planning efforts.Coordinates with the Director and other staff to create, prioritizeand implement library goals and objectives.Duties and Responsibilities (40%) Coordination of Teaching and Training Coordinates teaching and training efforts within thedepartment and across campuses, to facilitate the coordinated useof innovative resources and teaching methodsIdentify and utilizes internal and external software andconferences for professional development opportunities for staff inorder to maintain and develop teaching and training skillsWork with a team of librarians and faculty to initiate,redesign, and develop collaborative courses, modules, spaces, andresearch that support active learning pedagogy and curriculumdesignDevelops, manages, administers, and evaluates informationliteracy tutorials for incoming students(40%) Instruction and Reference Prepares for and instructs, th rough traditional classroom,distance education modes, and standalone sessionsDevelops and updates library instructional and/or promotionalmaterials using a variety of technologies based on usagestatistics, user feedback, and new resource rolloutProvide research guidance to students and faculty bothindivid ually and in groups, including one weekly eveningshiftOutreach to faculty, librarians, and academic technology staffto identify high-quality resources, including open educationalresources and other low-cost materials, which help to meet programand course learning outcomesImprove or develop services with inclusion in mind, serving toreduce barriers to learning and create a sense of belonging amongall library clientele(20%) External Relations Actively participate on committees in division and Universityin a positive and professional mannerOther duties as assignedSkills and Abilities Flexibility and open to changeFamiliarity with PubMedExperience with instructional technology designCritically evaluate the quality of educational resourcesC ommitment to outstanding public service, flexibility,initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm for teaching andlearningM aintain effective working relationships with colleague s,students, faculty, staff, healthcare professionals, andstakeholdersExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability towork in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.Ability to create effective documents and instructionalcontent, not limited to screenshots and video captureCapacity for cont inuous improvement of self, and workprocesses, and a commitment to keeping current with changes toensure professional skills remain relevant in futurelearning/library environmentsConfidently presents info rmation in a clear and engagingmanner, in dealing with patrons one-on-one or in groups, in formaland informal settings using appropriate graphics, animation, orvideoEducation/Experience MLS from an ALA accredited programPrevious experience equivalent to two full academic years as aprofessional librarian in an academic or health sciencelibraryPhysical Requirements Ability to focus on complex tasks for prolonged periods of timein order to complete tasks and projectsAbility to understand and communicate complex ideas by means ofthe spoken and written wordEmployee Status RegularExemption Status United States of America (Non-Exempt)Time Type Part timeJob Shift Pay Range $29/hr to $40/hrSamuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges forall positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based onlocal requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately bedetermined based a variety of relevant factors including but-notlimited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevantskills.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Description Primarily responsible for coordinating teaching, training, andcreation of tutorials for stakeholders. Responsible for referenceand outreach services, selection and integration of electronicresources within the curriculum and research arenas. Participate inthe continuous assessment of library services. Responsible forpromoting curriculum-integrated use of high-quality openeducational resources pertinent to health sciencesinstruction.Works with the Director in support of strategic planning andparticipates in divisional and university-wide planning efforts.Coordinates with the Director and other staff to create, prioritizeand implement library goals and objectives.Duties and Responsibilities (40%) Coordination of Teaching and Training Coordinates teaching and training efforts within thedepartment and across campuses, to facilitate the coordinated useof innovative resources and teaching methodsIdentify and utilizes internal and external software andconferences for professional development opportunities for staff inorder to maintain and develop teaching and training skillsWork with a team of librarians and faculty to initiate,redesign, and develop collaborative courses, modules, spaces, andresearch that support active learning pedagogy and curriculumdesignDevelops, manages, administers, and evaluates informationliteracy tutorials for incoming students(40%) Instruction and Reference Prepares for and instructs, th rough traditional classroom,distance education modes, and standalone sessionsDevelops and updates library instructional and/or promotionalmaterials using a variety of technologies based on usagestatistics, user feedback, and new resource rolloutProvide research guidance to students and faculty bothindivid ually and in groups, including one weekly eveningshiftOutreach to faculty, librarians, and academic technology staffto identify high-quality resources, including open educationalresources and other low-cost materials, which help to meet programand course learning outcomesImprove or develop services with inclusion in mind, serving toreduce barriers to learning and create a sense of belonging amongall library clientele(20%) External Relations Actively participate on committees in division and Universityin a positive and professional mannerOther duties as assignedSkills and Abilities Flexibility and open to changeFamiliarity with PubMedExperience with instructional technology designCritically evaluate the quality of educational resourcesC ommitment to outstanding public service, flexibility,initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm for teaching andlearningM aintain effective working relationships with colleague s,students, faculty, staff, healthcare professionals, andstakeholdersExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability towork in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.Ability to create effective documents and instructionalcontent, not limited to screenshots and video captureCapacity for cont inuous improvement of self, and workprocesses, and a commitment to keeping current with changes toensure professional skills remain relevant in futurelearning/library environmentsConfidently presents info rmation in a clear and engagingmanner, in dealing with patrons one-on-one or in groups, in formaland informal settings using appropriate graphics, animation, orvideoEducation/Experience MLS from an ALA accredited programPrevious experience equivalent to two full academic years as aprofessional librarian in an academic or health sciencelibraryPhysical Requirements Ability to focus on complex tasks for prolonged periods of timein order to complete tasks and projectsAbility to understand and communicate complex ideas by means ofthe spoken and written wordEmployee Status RegularExemption Status United States of America (Non-Exempt)Time Type Part timeJob Shift Pay Range $29/hr to $40/hrSamuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges forall positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based onlocal requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately bedetermined based a variety of relevant factors including but-notlimited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevantskills.#J-18808-Ljbffr