Goucher College
Graduate Research and Instruction Librarian Job at Goucher College in Towson
Goucher College, Towson, MD, United States, 21204
Job Description:
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for the Library and Learning Commons, the Graduate Research and Instruction Librarian serves as the liaison to Goucher's graduate and post-baccalaureate programs. The librarian partners with faculty to support their teaching in a variety of ways, including instruction, creation of learning objects, and collection development, and supports individual students' learning and research needs through meetings, workshops, and other means, while not doing their work for them. The librarian is a vital member of the library staff and participates fully in the library's activities. This position requires the employee to work weekends or evenings.
Essential Job Functions:
50 % A. Partners with faculty to offer instruction related to information literacy, library resources, citation management, and any other appropriate topics in-person or online; creates learning objects such as Canvas modules, tutorials, videos, and LibGuides; assists in collection development in support of the graduate and post-baccalaureate programs; participates in the assessment of library instruction.
35 % B. Supports students by meeting with them one-on-one or in small groups, offering appropriate workshops such as citation management or how to conduct a literature review, and by other means; promotes library services through means such as graduate program orientations and materials targeted at graduate students.
10 % C. As a vital member of the library staff, helps staff library public desks and events, participates in activities such as the promotion of reading and library resources, supports the library's internal and external communications, and contributes to the library's success.
Non-Essential Functions:
5 % A. Covers for other library staff when needed.
Education:
Required: Master's in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent foreign degree completed by start date.
Preferred: Coursework in instruction, reference, and research methods.
Professional Experience:
Required: Some instructional experience in an academic library
Preferred: 3 years of teaching experience with an increasing level of responsibility for program components and assessment of impact on student success. Experience working with graduate students in an academic library; experience teaching online
Computer Skills: Experience with a learning management system such as Canvas; (preferred) experience creating LibGuides or similar research guides.
Job Category:
Staff
Pay Range:
$54,658.00-$64,303.00
Application Instructions:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit the following application materials:
Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for the Library and Learning Commons, the Graduate Research and Instruction Librarian serves as the liaison to Goucher's graduate and post-baccalaureate programs. The librarian partners with faculty to support their teaching in a variety of ways, including instruction, creation of learning objects, and collection development, and supports individual students' learning and research needs through meetings, workshops, and other means, while not doing their work for them. The librarian is a vital member of the library staff and participates fully in the library's activities. This position requires the employee to work weekends or evenings.
Essential Job Functions:
50 % A. Partners with faculty to offer instruction related to information literacy, library resources, citation management, and any other appropriate topics in-person or online; creates learning objects such as Canvas modules, tutorials, videos, and LibGuides; assists in collection development in support of the graduate and post-baccalaureate programs; participates in the assessment of library instruction.
35 % B. Supports students by meeting with them one-on-one or in small groups, offering appropriate workshops such as citation management or how to conduct a literature review, and by other means; promotes library services through means such as graduate program orientations and materials targeted at graduate students.
10 % C. As a vital member of the library staff, helps staff library public desks and events, participates in activities such as the promotion of reading and library resources, supports the library's internal and external communications, and contributes to the library's success.
Non-Essential Functions:
5 % A. Covers for other library staff when needed.
Education:
Required: Master's in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent foreign degree completed by start date.
Preferred: Coursework in instruction, reference, and research methods.
Professional Experience:
Required: Some instructional experience in an academic library
Preferred: 3 years of teaching experience with an increasing level of responsibility for program components and assessment of impact on student success. Experience working with graduate students in an academic library; experience teaching online
Computer Skills: Experience with a learning management system such as Canvas; (preferred) experience creating LibGuides or similar research guides.
Job Category:
Staff
Pay Range:
$54,658.00-$64,303.00
Application Instructions:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit the following application materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 references
Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.