Moraga - St. Mary's College - Education Librarian

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Salary

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Close Date

1/2/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB DESCRIPTION

1.  Information Literacy Instruction (35%)

• Teaches information literacy sessions for the graduate-level programs of the Kalmanovitz School of Education and other School of Liberal Arts departments as assigned, meeting the campus-wide and department specific student learning outcomes.
• Develops research guides and tutorials related to subjects in the School.
• As time permits, contributes to the team of librarians covering information literacy instruction in the undergraduate composition program.

2.  Collection Development (20%)

• Serves as Subject Selector and actively works with faculty departmental liaisons to develop priorities for selection of digital and print materials, maintaining an appropriate collection of books, journals, databases, media and related resources. 
• Manages the development, policy, and procedures for the Children's Literature collection.
• Provides Library Resource and Information Literacy reviews for proposed new courses, programs, and program reviews within assigned discipline areas.

3. Reference (20%)

• Provides research advice and assistance in person and online to all SMC students, faculty, and staff and non-SMC users. (5+ hours per week at the reference desk, 2-3 hours per week answering personal queries from KSOE students and faculty.)
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of information sources relevant to assigned subject areas and works with faculty to stay abreast of the curriculum and assist students in successfully completing research assignments. 

4. Website and Scholarly Communications (10%)

• Supports the library’s scholarly communication initiatives and the scholarly communication efforts of faculty and students in assigned subject areas
• Assists faculty in KSOE and other assigned departments with keeping their scholar profiles and works in Digital Commons up to date.

5. Campus and Professional Contributions (10%)

• Actively seeks out and participates in events and opportunities to communicate the Library's collections and services.
• Serves on library and college committees as assigned.
• Contributes service to professional and/or college community endeavors.
• Maintains membership and involvement with appropriate subject and professional associations.

6. Other duties as assigned (5%)

 

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Education:  

REQUIRED:  MLS or equivalent from ALA accredited program.                                   

PREFERRED: A degree or coursework in one or more of the subjects served by this position.

 

Experience:   

• Demonstrated knowledge of library services for an academic environment. Preferred: demonstrated, successful experience working in an academic library providing services for students and faculty.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of emerging/established practices and standards in information literacy instruction and collection development/management. 
• Preferred: Demonstrated, successful experience delivering quality instruction and reference/research service in a student-centered environment.
• Preferred: Demonstrated, successful experience producing subject-specialized learning objects, tutorials, and webpages, using a variety of tools.
• Preferred: Experience establishing and assessing learning outcomes.

 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of best practices in information literacy instruction at the college/graduate level.
• Professional and pedagogical commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to address national educational standards and develop scaffolded instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in collection development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail. 
• Understanding of and experience with assessment principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with online teaching technologies, content management systems, and library systems. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to exercise initiative, make independent decisions, and interpret policies. 
• Demonstrated success working cooperatively, respectfully, and effectively with faculty and students in a culturally diverse community.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion for students at multiple levels of technical and research competencies.
• Ability to work successfully both as an active, collaborative team member and independently.   
• Commitment to professional issues, including active participation in local, state, regional, or national associations and awareness of current research in the field of Library Science.

 

Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work)

1. Requires capacity to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. Some instruction occurs on evenings and weekends, and librarians share evening and weekend service on the Reference Desk.

2. May include travel for professional activities