Learning Services Librarian

LEARNING SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Bridgewater College is seeking a creative, dynamic, and organized individual to serve as the Learning Services Librarian. The Learning Services Librarian develops, coordinates, and delivers research and learning programs across the curriculum.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers research and information literacy programs across the curriculum.
• Creates and maintains instructional materials and web pages to facilitate use of library resources.
• Provides reference and research support virtually and in person including evening and weekend hours as necessary.
• Collaborates with IT’s Instructional Designer to develop innovative approaches in pedagogical strategies with faculty.
• Collaborates and supports the Wade Institute for Teaching and Learning and IT's Instructional Design team for professional development programming.
• Develops and Manages Student Peer Research Consultant program.
• Manages library services content management platform, Springshare.
• Troubleshoot problems and provide instruction and assistance in the use of technology, such as copiers, printers, room reservation system, scanners, AV equipment, microform readers, and other equipment.
• Serves with other librarians as a liaison to academic departments; participates in collection development in reference and assigned subject areas.
• Engages in regular professional development activities as part of a continuous commitment to increasing understanding and effectiveness in current library, information, and instructional technologies, remaining current in reference, research, and pedagogical techniques in a digital environment.
• Compiles and prepares statistics and reports as requested.
• Encourages and maintains collaborative relationship with faculty and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library or Information Science required.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Skills in supervising subordinate staff, especially 18–21 year-old adults preferred.
• Experience providing reference service in an academic, public, or corporate library preferred.
• Experience and/or potential in developing effective library instruction preferred.
• Experience in creating online guides and/or online tutorials preferred.
• Experience using the Springshare platform preferred.
• Experience in conducting library instruction or teaching in an academic environment preferred.

Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu

APPLICATION: Please complete our online application. Include a cover letter, resume and include the names, relationship, and contact information (email and mobile phone) for three references.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9

To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761

E-VERIFY AND RIGHT TO WORK: 

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NOTICE

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