"Head of Instruction & Outreach - Lorette Wilmot Library"

Job Details

The Lorette Wilmot Library is seeking a proactive, dynamic librarian to join its administrative team and lead our research and instruction efforts. This 10-month tenure track position is responsible for providing library instruction to the Nazareth community as well as the promotion and assessment of library information services.

The Head of Instruction & Outreach leads the department in the provision of patron-centered services to the Nazareth community, both on campus and virtually. This position will lead the department planning for collaboration with campus partners, including teaching faculty, campus offices, and administration.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the information literacy instruction program and promote the integration of information literacy instruction across the curriculum
• Collaborate with academic partners to ensure relevance and effectiveness of research and instruction programs
• Coordinate the library’s research services team to effectively meet the information needs of the Nazareth academic community
• Manage reference services at the library’s shared Information Desk, including supervision and training of student workers
• Develop innovative strategies for face-to-face and virtual library services and programs in support of learning, research, and scholarship
• Assess the effectiveness and impact of library outreach, learning, and research support services
• Use assessment data to continuously improve research and instruction services
• Develop departmental goals that support the library and University’s strategic plan
• Partner with other library departments to assure effectiveness of library services and user success
• Collaborate with external partners in the development and delivery of programs and services
• Monitor the library and higher education information environment to anticipate changes to library services, including developments in artificial intelligence and their impact on issues related to information-seeking, academic integrity and student learning

Required Education

• Master’s of Library and Information Science from an accredited program or equivalent advanced degree
• 3-5 years of experience in the provision of research and instruction services, including their assessment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective collaborations with students, faculty, library colleagues and administrators
• Ability to meet Nazareth University’s standards for tenure and promotion, including research, publication, and service
• Ability to project a positive and professional attitude

Preferred Education, Skills

• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of research methods and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse populations
• Second Master’s degree required for tenure
• Supervises Reference Librarian & Archivist
• Training and supervision of student workers

Company

Nazareth is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good.

Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.

Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow.

In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.