Title:Open Education Resources (OER) Specialist Posted Date:08/29/2019 Closing Date:09/27/2019 Job Category:Staff Department:Library - HLIB Position Status:Full-Time Staff Salary Range:$48,511-$60,639 Position Summary:

The Open Education Resources (OER) Specialist is responsible for providing reference and research services to all members of the AACC community. The OER Specialist works with faculty and other library staff to increase use of OERs at AACC. This includes researching and reviewing OERs, alerting faculty to the availability of OERs in their discipline, and tracking adoption of OERs at AACC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach students and other library patrons to effectively and ethically identify and use information resources and tools, promoting and reinforcing information literacy concepts in every transaction, face-to-face, via telephone or email, virtual reference software or social media. Conduct a reference interview to assess the patron's need, develop search strategies, interpret search results and cite sources correctly. Respond to questions about library materials and services, and college services and events. Provide directional assistance to locations in the library and throughout the college.
• Initiate and manage projects to assess and evaluate OERs in support of the college curriculum. Research OERs in support of the work of faculty, staff, college groups and administrators, as requested, producing bibliographies, annotations, web based guides, etc. Monitor and document OER implementation across the institution. Ensure faculty awareness of OERs in their subject area.
• Initiate, research, design and execute thematic exhibits highlighting library materials and services and promoting college programs, events and curricula, perhaps in collaboration with faculty and college staff. Create posters, handouts, web guides, and bibliographies supporting the displays.
• Assist library users with basic technical troubleshooting of software and hardware issues.
• Special duties may include: data collection, analysis and reporting; committee service; operations oversight in the absence of the supervisor; opening and closing of service area.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; two to five years of relevant experience; excellent oral and interpersonal skills including effective listening skills; ability to write clearly and effectively; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with students, faculty, staff and the public; ability to work with minimal supervision with attention to accuracy, details, and deadlines; excellent customer service skills; ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions; demonstrated knowledge of traditional and online reference tools; proficiency in current office technology including Microsoft, Google, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with open education resources (OER); experience as a member of a team; demonstrated teaching ability; experience in library collection development; experience with graphics and web production software; experience with virtual reference; Master's Degree in Library Science

Hours Per Week:40 Work Schedule:Monday - Thursday, 2 - 10, Friday 10-6 Required Documents:Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae