"Visiting Research & Engagement Librarian"

The Visiting Research and Engagement Librarian collaborates with library colleagues and departmental faculty to design, deliver, and promote an information literacy curriculum grounded in outcomes-based assessment and skill development. As part of a team of research and engagement librarians, this position supports a comprehensive instruction program that includes interactive, hands-on classroom lessons, as well as the creation of online research guides and tutorials. The librarian also provides research support and instruction to both on-campus and online students and faculty, contributing to the library’s mission of fostering academic success through accessible, high-quality information services.

You will:

• Provide research and learning support to students and faculty across academic departments through individual classroom instruction, research consultations, workshops, and other educational programming.
• Serve as a liaison librarian to one or more colleges, departments, or programs-delivering information literacy instruction, maintaining subject-specific collections, and staying current with relevant print and electronic resources. Responsibilities include evaluating, selecting, and weeding materials as part of collection development.
• Collaborate with fellow librarians to design and enhance the library instruction curriculum, including lesson planning, development of online learning materials, and the exploration of innovative approaches to information literacy instruction.
• Participate in departmental assessment, evaluation, and reporting activities to support continuous improvement of library services and instruction.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to develop a range of instructional and informational resources, such as library guides and tutorials.
• Deliver effective research assistance in person, via chat, email, and phone, supporting users at all levels.
• Conduct individualized research consultations tailored to the specific needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Actively promotes library services and builds partnerships with faculty to grow and enhance the library’s instructional offerings.
• Oversee and manage special projects as assigned.
• All related duties as assigned.

You need:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school required.
• Proven experience of at least 1 year delivering instruction in a library or academic setting, with a strong record of effective teaching.
• Ability to work both collaboratively in team-based environments and independently with diverse campus constituencies.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying, accessing, and teaching the use of a wide range of information resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities paired with exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and implement new technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues, trends and technologies in information literacy.

Preferred Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of academic software systems such as Navigate, Springshare, and Canvas.

What’s in it for you: Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs. Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program. Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities. Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities. Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable.