Job Description:

DIVISION: Academic

UNIT: DiMenna-Nyselius Library

BASIC FUNCTION: Assists in the development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of the Library’s instruction program. Provides research support to students, faculty, and staff. Participates in the Library’s Faculty Partnership Program as a librarian partner to one or more academic departments. Creates and maintains instructional resources.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Physical requirements: mobility; must be able to lift materials off shelf. Availability for evening and weekend work, as needed, is required.

EDUCATION: Graduate degree in Library & Information Science (MLS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program, second Master’s in subject-specific field or equivalent related experience is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Evidence of proficiency in teaching. Experience in information literacy instruction and research services. Demonstrated knowledge of trends, capabilities, and best practices of educational technology, and the potential to thoughtfully integrate educational technologies into information literacy instruction. Demonstrated potential to develop creative lesson plans and assignments. Supervisory experience, preferred. Interest in marketing, outreach and promotion of library services. Must be well organized, and able to meet deadlines and multiple demands. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. Must be results-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and have an enthusiasm for teaching and technology, and an ability to collaborate with colleagues in a goal-oriented library team. Creative approach to the development of new services and commitment to responsive and innovative service is essential. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

EXEMPT: Yes

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: 2-3 part-time employees

REPORTS TO: Teaching & Learning Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in the development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of the Library’s instruction program. This includes:

• working with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator to develop information literacy initiatives,
• working with faculty, the Teaching & Learning Services Coordinator, and librarians to develop ENGL 1001 curriculum,
• coordinating schedule for ENGL 1001,
• conducting library instruction classes, orientations, and workshops that provide guidance on research methods and resources to students, faculty, and staff,
• conducting instruction-related needs assessment, program assessment, and learning assessment,
• promoting the library’s participation in learning management systems (LMS) and online education.

Assists the Teaching & Learning Coordinator in the development and maintenance of instructional resources. This includes:

• creating and updating course guides, online tutorials, and related teaching tools,
• managing implementation and maintenance of online research guides and tutorials,
• employing best-practices for design of online instructional resources.

Participates in the Library’s Faculty Partnership program (FPP) as a librarian partner to one or more academic departments. This includes:

• building and maintaining professional, collaborative relationships with faculty,
• developing an understanding of faculty teaching and research needs,
• keeping abreast of discipline specific resources, tools, and trends,
• conducting information literacy sessions and assessing student learning outcomes,
• working with the Collection Strategies Librarian to develop and assess collections,
• working with the Scholarly Communication Librarian to promote DigitalCommons@Fairfield while supporting faculty and students throughout the research lifecycle,
• collaborating with colleagues to create services and programs that support student learning, and faculty research and teaching,
• working with faculty and the Library’s Teaching & Learning Coordinator to develop and integrate curricular scaffolding into undergraduate and graduate programs based on the ACRL Framework,
• promoting library services and resources to faculty,
• attending meetings, events and learning opportunities hosted by academic departments.

Supervises and supports staff. This includes:

• recruiting, hiring, and training staff,
• coaching and mentoring staff, as appropriate,
• meeting with all staff members individually and as a department/unit on a regular basis,
• overseeing the flow and quality of work, and schedules for staff,
• communicating effectively with staff concerning department and library-wide matters,
• evaluating staff performance.

Provides research support to students, faculty, and staff. This includes:

• providing in-person and online research assistance,
• aiding in the assessment of research services,
• aiding in the development of departmental policies and procedures,
• creating online research guides and tutorials,
• collaborating with part-time research and access services staff.

Participates in the growth, development and professional work of the Library. This includes:

• embodying the mission and values of the Library and the University in our everyday work life,
• communicating effectively with supervisor concerning pertinent Library and/or University matters,
• assisting in the discussion and formulation of policies and procedures,
• keeping current with developments in job responsibilities,
• acting as a responsible participant in staff, committee, and/or task force meetings,
• attending and participating in Library and University events,
• monitoring developments in librarianship through attendance at meetings and workshops, membership in professional associations, and the reading of professional literature,
• promoting and communicating the value of the Library to the community.

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 

• Disclaimer 

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. 

Category:

Academic - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 

• Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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