Develops and maintains library online presence, online
technologies, and instructional materials for online
education.
Research/Instructional Services
- Assists patrons with reference questions, research sessions,
and with using and accessing Library tools and information
resources.
- Provides research project consultations with on-campus and
online faculty and students.
- Coordinates and conducts online and face-to-face instructional
programs/sessions to promote and ensure library assessment,
collection development, and other library services.
Collections Management
- Oversees all aspects of Online Technical Services, including
acquisitions, serials, cataloging, and collection development.
- Collaborates with faculty and staff to develop collections and
resources to support on-campus and online learning programs.
- Coordinates the development of electronic resources, including
electronic databases, e-journals, e-books, and emerging
technologies.
- Prepares monthly summary, statistical and evaluative reports,
of all activities.
- Serves as a library liaison to the online programs of the
university, providing recommendations for purchases and
resources.
- Participates as an active member of the Bowie State University
faculty.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Please note this
job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,
and activities may change at any time, with or without
notice.
Conditions of Employment
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due
diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof
of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be
required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of
1986).
Please be advised, COVID -19 vaccinations are not required but
encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff returning
to USM institutions. This protocol is subject to change.
Bowie State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
Benefits :
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term
disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life
insurance; paid time off for sick leave and collegial sick leave;
supplemental retirement accounts.
Experience
- Minimum three years of professional experience in an academic
or research library.
- Minimum two years of experience directly assisting public,
academic, or research library users.
- Strong commitment to information literacy, customer service,
and support of the academic and research needs of students,
faculty, and staff.
- Experience preferred as an embedded librarian, instructional
designer, or help desk technician in learning management
systems.
- Experience preferred in developing online tutorials.
- Proven team player in a highly collaborative environment.
- Advanced proficiency in subject classification of materials in
all formats and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and
thoroughness.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a
collaborative environment.
- Proven initiative and self-direction.
Education
ALA -accredited Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information
Science
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of online databases, electronic resources, and
integrated library systems ( ILS ) as applied to the academic
library setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various academic
constituencies.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct residential and online
university students in the use of library resources, both
electronic and print.
Minimum Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you possess an ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library
and/or Information Science?
- Do you have a minimum of three years of professional experience
in an academic or research library?
- Do you have a minimum of two years of experience directly
assisting public, academic, or research library users?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Curriculum Vitae
- LinkedIn Profile
