Learning Commons and FYE Librarian - The American University in Cairo
- Employer
- American University in Cairo
- Location
- Egypt
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 21, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Administration
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Develop a marketing strategy that promotes Learning Commons
services and activities to the AUC community and external users and
assess the impact of Learning Commons function and activities
Lead outreach efforts by identifying and developing strategies to
enhance perceptions of the Learning Commons and engagement with its
resources, services, and programs
Lead the development and maintenance of the self paced information
literacy course; (including current and developing trends in AI,
digital, visual literacies), collaborate with faculty to integrate
information literacy competencies into the instruction sessions,
course contents and assignments
Develop, deliver, and assess relevant introductory workshops,
instructional guides, orientations, and promotional materials -
including tutorials, social media, and related learning
objects.
Promote digital literacy within the community, and provide
assistance in the use of a wide range of technology and related
resources.
Oversee daily operations of physical and virtual Learning Commons
services
Explore and develop new ways and means of improving performance of
the Learning Commons.
Prepare and compile Learning Commons-related reports and
statistics.
Engage in the assessment of student learning outcomes relevant to
the library and utilize the outcome for service enhancements.
Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with students,
staff, and all members of the AUC community in support of student
success initiatives.
Serve as the library's contact for all FYE Initiatives and partner
with key campus programs that support the first-year experience;
develop and coordinate library programs and partnerships related to
first year student experience at AUC
Collaborate in the design, delivery, and facilitation of
instructional programs and student success initiatives/events in
support of first-year students
Collaborate, internally and externally, with:
- Library research team: lead the development of the content of the
information literacy self-paced course, create online learning
objects, such as LibWizard quizzes, videos, tutorials in support of
information literacy
- One Stop Shop & Rare Books Library: assist in the design and
implemention of new programs, services and exhibits that will
facilitate information discovery and collaborative learning for all
students.
- Center for Learning and Teaching: create and maintain Digital
Learning Objects using instructional design best practices; co-plan
the library STA program, collaborate on the programs of the library
commons space as one of the university's informal learning
spaces
- Academy of Liberal Arts: work closely with academy's faculty
& instructors, serve on the Freshman Program Coordinating
Committee, review and make decisions on Timely Completion Policy
petitions related to LALT 1020 violations; collaborate with RHET on
shared areas of curriculum and instruction.
- Campus schools and programs promote and facilitate the use of
quality learning resources in multiple formats and maximize student
and faculty use and engagement
Job Requirements:
MA degree from an accredited university; preferably Master's degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited school
2-3 years related work experience in a library or learning commons environment.
A background in higher education learning environments is preferred
Strong commitment to digital and information literacy
instruction.
Computer skills and familiarity with emerging technologies
Excellent oral, written, communication, presentation, and
interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with current theory, practices, issues, and trends
related to metaliteracy
Additional Information:
PI246006053
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