Reference/Instructional Services Librarian

Delta State University

Reference/Instructional Services Librarian

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Library Services

Posting Number: 201201227

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 12 month

Responsibilities:
Staff the reference desk on a scheduled basis, including some evenings and weekend hours; provide instructional sessions to students; design and deliver library content for the university's first year experience course; develop informational and instructional materials; plan outreach activities; provide liaison service to academic departments, including collection development responsibilities; assist reference colleagues and maintain a high-quality reference collection. Also, teach the online course Fundamentals of Information Literacy (LIB 101) in rotation with other librarians and other duties as assigned.

Environment: The successful candidate will join other team members who provide reference assistance and instructional services for university faculty, students and community patrons, and who serve as liaisons to campus academic departments.

Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited program; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of print and electronic reference sources and service processes; willingness and ability to provide creative outreach programs; flexibility to take on new responsibilities in a changing environment.

Highly Desired: Teaching and presentation software experience; relevant experience in an academic library.

New MLS graduates and Spectrum scholars are encouraged to apply.

Salary:
12 monthCommensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:


Preferred Qualifications:


Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide at least three professional references.

Additional Information:


Open Date: 01/10/2022

Close Date: 2/7/2022

Open Until Filled: No

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