Theology Librarian I/II

The Theology Librarian contributes to development and delivery of strategic, high quality, virtual and in-person services to advance teaching, learning, research, and scholarship. Responsible for outreach, education, research support and library resources in the theology and religious studies department, the classics program, and others as assigned as a member of the Library's Research Services & Scholarly Engagement Department. Participates in a collaborative model of general research support.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resource and Service Development - Designs, delivers, and evolves innovative library services to advance research and scholarship. Works collaboratively to steward collections in assigned areas through selection, assessment, and deselection to support the changing academic needs of scholars.
• Instruction - In collaboration with faculty, plans and conducts student-centered information literacy instruction aligned with curricular goals and objectives. Creates instructional resources to facilitate student and faculty research.
• Research Support - Provides research consultations in assigned area(s) for faculty and students. Participates in collaborative model of general research support.
• Outreach and Communication - Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and staff. Implements an active engaging outreach program to ensure awareness of library services among faculty, students, and staff in assigned areas. Communicates and advocates for community needs to other library staff.
• Leadership - Leads or coordinates one or more services, programs, committees, and/or initiatives related to collections; instruction; outreach; reference; first-year experience; data services; distance learning; scholarly communications; business, humanities, social sciences, or STEM liaison services. Works collaboratively to set direction, manage projects, and educate library staff.
• Professional Development - Engages in continual professional development to maintain and grow skills. Keeps current with trends and emerging issues in areas of responsibility and expertise. Shares knowledge with library staff.
• Contributes to programs, goals, and strategic initiatives of the Research Services and Scholarly Engagement department, Falvey Library, Villanova University, and professional organizations, as appropriate.