Furman University is hiring: Visiting Instruction & Research Services Librarian

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Job Title:
Visiting Instruction & Research Services Librarian

Job Family:
Library Faculty

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Compensation Grade:
FAC

Pay Type:
Salary

Department:
Instruction and Research Services

Job Summary:
Furman University welcomes applications for a Visiting Instruction and Research Services Librarian. The person in this positon will support and collaborate with university faculty and library colleagues to provide innovative library instruction and learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. They will build relationships with students, faculty and staff colleagues, fostering an environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The successful candidate will teach information literacy to students in our First Year Writing program, will provide research consultations, research/reference desk coverage, and will participate in the library's collection development decision-making including the evaluation and selection of disciplinary resources in relevant subject areas.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Promotes and conducts course-integrated library instruction sessions and develops assignments in collaboration with faculty members
• Provides research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Contributes to Libraries' virtual presence through resource and course guide development as well as online research assistance
• Develops the collection in conjunction with faculty
• Collaborates with Resource Management to evaluate resources, collections, and services by compiling statistics, conducting use studies, and generating reports
• Assists patrons in using technology
• Communicates with the Associate Director for Instruction and Research Services regularly to report activities and outcomes
• As a member of Instruction and Research Services attends meetings and participates in creative planning, participation, and assessment of activities, instruction, and programs
• As a part of the library attends department and special meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Reports to:

Associate Director for Instruction and Research Services

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic library experience
• Experience with Alma-Primo and/or SpringShare products

Minimum Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS degree or equivalent degree awarded no later than August 2025
• Library experience, including research assistance and library instruction
• Knowledge of research resources and emerging technologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education Requirements:

Certification Requirements:

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