UC Riverside - Instruction Coordinator/Reference Librarian (Search Extended)

http://library.ucr.edu/employment/staff.php?jobid=57&type=L

Rank
Associate Librarian I - Librarian I

Salary
$49,464 - $70,956

Organizational Unit
Reference Services Department
Position Overview: The University of California, Riverside seeks a proven innovative and visionary Instruction Coordinator/Reference Librarian to lead and expand its library instruction program in the humanities and social sciences.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of the Rivera Library Reference Services Department, the successful candidate plans, develops, coordinates, promotes, assesses, and participates in the Rivera Library’s user education and instructional programs in the humanities and social sciences. The programs include course-integrated instruction, workshops, orientations and tours. Collaborates with faculty, as well as with other library and campus units to develop and integrate information competency elements into the curriculum and virtual campus environments. Creates and maintains instruction materials and tutorials designed for today’s learners. Investigates and incorporates emerging instructional practices, methodologies, and technologies. Analyzes data and suggests and implements changes to achieve the goals of the department, the Libraries, and the University with regards to recognized information literacy standards or other learning outcomes. Provides reference service and research consultation to a diverse user community in the humanities, social sciences, and arts, using a wide array of electronic and print resources. Participates in regular in-person and digital reference service provision. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Serves as subject specialist for one or more subject areas in the humanities, which includes faculty liaison and outreach, in-depth reference, collection development, instruction, and management of the assigned collections budget allocation. Participates in library-wide activities, administrative committees, special projects and library programs. Represents the UCR Libraries in UC-wide, regional and national forums related to information literacy and library instruction.

Required Qualifications:
Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent; recent experience providing reference and instruction in the humanities and social sciences in academic libraries; one or more years of academic library reference experience; strong commitment to public and research services; evidence of effective teaching presentation and communication skills in a variety of settings; demonstrated experience in providing instructional design solutions within a learning management system (such as Blackboard or Moodle); demonstrated skill in program development, implementation, assessment and evaluation; knowledge and understanding of best practices in pedagogy and information literacy; commitment to working in a collegial environment; excellent organizational skills; demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity; demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years related humanities collection development experience; undergraduate or graduate degree in a humanities discipline. UCR librarians are members of the Librarians Association of the University of California (LAUC). Research, publication, and/or service to the University and profession are expected for continuing advancement. This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers.

Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range of $49,464 - $70,956. Appointment at rank of Associate Librarian I to Librarian I depending upon qualifications and experience. Excellent retirement system, health, and vacation benefits.

Application Information:  
Position available immediately. Final date for receipt of applications is March 15, 2013. Applications should include a letter discussing interest and relevant experience, a current resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Submit materials to: David Rios, Director of Library Personnel, University of California, University Libraries, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92517, or fax to (951) 827-2255 or e-mail to david.rios@ucr.edu.

The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
About The UCR Libraries
The University of California, Riverside Libraries serves as the information commons and intellectual center within the University. The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The Library System is currently comprised of 4 libraries: the main library, Tomás Rivera, (serving the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the School of Education, and the Graduate School of Management); the Raymond L. Orbach Science Library (serving primarily the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Engineering, and the Division of Biomedical Sciences); the Music Library and the Multimedia Library. The Libraries’ collections include 3.3 million volumes, 97,000 serial titles, including access to over 94,000 electronic journals and more than 2,300,000 microformats. Among the unique collections of the UCR Libraries are the world class Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy; the Tuskegee Airmen Archive; the Ezra Pound Collection; the Paraguay Collection; the Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian; the Paul Chou Collection of Chinese history and culture; and the Southeast Asia Collection. Information about the UCR Libraries and access to its electronic resources are provided through the Library’s Homepage at: http://library.ucr.edu.

About The University Of California, Riverside Campus and Community 
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is one of ten campuses of the University of California, generally recognized as the preeminent public university system in the world. The1200-acre, park-like campus is located 60 miles east of Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs. The University of California, Riverside, strongly committed to diversity (http://chancellor.ucr.edu/documents/community.pdf), is experiencing rapid growth in graduate programs, research, and professional schools. UCR is a Carnegie Research Extensive land-grant university and its many specialized research centers and institutes such as UC Mexus, Center for Social and Behavioral Science Research, Center for Ideas and Society, and Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, contribute to a dynamic environment. The City of Riverside (pop. 300,000) and the surrounding communities of Southern California (Los Angeles, Temecula, Palm Springs, etc.) offer a variety of cultural, intellectual, and recreational activities. The community has always enthusiastically supported and encouraged the growth and development of the campus. Riverside enjoys a moderate cost of living and offers one of the best housing values in California.