"Research and Instruction Librarian: Education, Human Sciences, Health Sciences"

Berry College Memorial Library seeks an engaging, collaborative, and service-oriented research and instruction librarian who is committed to supporting and mentoring students, contributing to a vibrant academic campus community.

The Research & Instruction Librarian will serve as liaison librarian to the Charter School of Education and Human Sciences, including undergraduate programs in Education, Exercise Science, Nursing, Psychology, Sport Leadership and Strategy, graduate programs in Education, the Physician Associate Program, and potential future health sciences programs. Core responsibilities include collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to provide information literacy instruction, assisting with research, providing reference services, developing the library collection, and partnering on relevant programming. In addition, the Research & Instruction Librarian will be the librarian team expert for key health sciences resources, including AccessMedicine, CINAHL, DynaMedex, Medline with Full Text, and PubMed. Depending on interest and expertise, there is the opportunity to develop a functional specialty (e.g., data management or open scholarship) as part of this position.

This is a non-tenured faculty librarian position, reporting to the library Director. Berry College librarians are eligible for promotion. This position may be hired at the Assistant Librarian rank, commensurate with academic library experience. New and recent MLIS graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experience transfer to the qualifications that may not be obvious. The preferred start date is the Spring Semester of 2026.

Requirements:

• ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information sciences, in-hand or projected completion by May 2026.
• Positive attitude and commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to providing excellent service.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Knowledge of, or experience with, one or more academic areas within the Charter School of Education and Human Sciences.
• Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of emerging practices, standards, and trends in liaison librarianship in an academic environment.
• Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of the use of Generative AI tools, especially in an academic setting.
• Strong project management skills to lead and/or coordinate multiple projects.
• Intentional, effective, and kind interpersonal, oral, written, and virtual communication skills.
• Commitment to pursuing professional development, research, and service at a level appropriate for promotion.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcome. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to the Berry mission and values (linked above); a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Tammera Race, at trace@berry.edu.