Skip to main content

This job has expired

Jerry Falwell Library | Graduate Research and Instruction Librarian

Employer
Liberty University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 2, 2023
Job Description Summary

The principal role of the Graduate Research and Instruction Librarian is to provide graduate-level research assistance and instruction services to Liberty University students and faculty. This individual will be familiar with current and emerging technologies for the provision of research and scholarship services and will collaborate with teaching faculty to provide workshops, seminars, in-class instruction, digital tutorials, and research assistance to both residential and distance students. This position reports to the Coordinator, Research and Instruction at the Jerry Falwell Library.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Primarily provides instruction at the graduate level, in collaboration with faculty, online subject matter experts, and other campus organizations, using student engagement practices and multimodal methods to develop innovative approaches to information literacy instruction aligned with industry standards.

2. Leads efforts and ensure appropriate content and effective approaches in the provision of graduate-level research service, specialized research support, and instruction to students and faculty that support learning, teaching, research, and scholarship.

3. Serves as a liaison to specific graduate programs within his/her areas of expertise, exploring and employing creative outreach approaches with the goal of expanding graduate and faculty research services. This also involves collection development to support the assigned department(s).

4. Communicates and collaborates with the library’s internal and external constituencies to provide timely and effective customer service.

5. Participates in both formal and informal professional development opportunities.

6. Frequently required to serve customers during evening and weekend hours.

7. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.

8. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

9. Demonstrates the ability to work in and with diverse populations.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

1. MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent.

2. One to two years professional experience in an academic library.

3. Strong academic background with knowledge of educational trends and learning emerging technologies in information delivery and services.

4. Enthusiasm for collaboration with faculty and students.

5. Demonstrated superior teaching skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Second master’s degree.

2. Coursework in adult learning theory, web-based instruction and educational media.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert