Librarian, Research & Instruction
Stevenson University
Remote
United States
Position Summary
The Research & Instruction Librarian provides campus-based and virtual reference and instruction services on a broad range of subject areas to Stevenson University students, faculty, and staff and serves as a liaison to academic departments as assigned. Responsibilities also include operational functions as assigned to support the work of the professional Library Services team. This position is campus-based and has faculty status and voting rights in the faculty governance structure.
Essential Functions
Provide general information, research, and reference services in-person and virtually as appropriate. Respond to requests for information and research assistance from Stevenson University students, faculty and staff through a variety of communication modalities (e.g., in person, phone, e-mail, chat, text). Plan, develop, teach, and assess information literacy instruction via multiple modalities (in person, virtually, synchronously, asynchronously) in collaboration with faculty. Serve as liaison to the School of Business and Leadership and one or more other academic departments or schools as assigned. Working collaboratively with faculty, other librarians, and the Learning Technologies & Instructional Design Team, locate and create digital resources, content, tutorials, and guides to support academic course development and instruction. Provide circulation desk service as needed, including assisting library users in person and virtually, providing basic technical support, and handling questions about policies and procedures from patrons. Participate in access services as needed, including circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and/or printing and technology. Explain library policies and procedures. Provide reference coverage via Springshare LibAnswers chat and ticketing system on a rotating basis. Collect data and statistics, assess the data and statistics on an ongoing basis, and use the information to support data-driven decision making. Work collaboratively with the Library Director and as a member of the Library Services team to support the strengthening and development of library services as well as events and initiatives as assigned. Contribute to professional activities within the academic library community.
The Research & Instruction Librarian provides campus-based and virtual reference and instruction services on a broad range of subject areas to Stevenson University students, faculty, and staff and serves as a liaison to academic departments as assigned. Responsibilities also include operational functions as assigned to support the work of the professional Library Services team. This position is campus-based and has faculty status and voting rights in the faculty governance structure.
Essential Functions
Provide general information, research, and reference services in-person and virtually as appropriate. Respond to requests for information and research assistance from Stevenson University students, faculty and staff through a variety of communication modalities (e.g., in person, phone, e-mail, chat, text). Plan, develop, teach, and assess information literacy instruction via multiple modalities (in person, virtually, synchronously, asynchronously) in collaboration with faculty. Serve as liaison to the School of Business and Leadership and one or more other academic departments or schools as assigned. Working collaboratively with faculty, other librarians, and the Learning Technologies & Instructional Design Team, locate and create digital resources, content, tutorials, and guides to support academic course development and instruction. Provide circulation desk service as needed, including assisting library users in person and virtually, providing basic technical support, and handling questions about policies and procedures from patrons. Participate in access services as needed, including circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and/or printing and technology. Explain library policies and procedures. Provide reference coverage via Springshare LibAnswers chat and ticketing system on a rotating basis. Collect data and statistics, assess the data and statistics on an ongoing basis, and use the information to support data-driven decision making. Work collaboratively with the Library Director and as a member of the Library Services team to support the strengthening and development of library services as well as events and initiatives as assigned. Contribute to professional activities within the academic library community.