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Student Success and Instruction Librarian

Employer
Juniata College
Location
Huntingdon, PA

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Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title:

Student Success and Instruction Librarian

Posting Number:

20110481

Position Type:

Administration

Key Responsibilities :

The Student Success and Instruction Librarian leads the library’s efforts to provide equitable information literacy instruction and successful delivery of library services to the Juniata community. The Student Success and Instruction Librarian works closely with the library team, faculty, students, and the college community to develop library services and programs that support student success, recruitment, and retention. This position’s duties also include reference services, collection development, teaching, scholarly activities, and service.

Responsibilities:
Leads the Information Literacy instruction plan for campus
• Fosters partnerships and works with campus partners (e.g. Writing Center, SoTL, Learning Services, Accessibility Office, etc.) to ensure the library instruction program supports student success.
• Works collaboratively with the Office of Digital Learning to build effective workshops and training opportunities to engage with information literacy and critical pedagogy in online, in-person, and hybrid environments and to incorporate innovative technologies for instruction
• Trains and manages First Year Experience Peer Outreach Program
• Sets information literacy instruction goals for each level or type of course tied to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
• Assess library information literacy instruction and make adjustments to instruction plan based on that assessment
• Coordinates with, and may serve as library liaison to other campus offices to ensure library information literacy efforts meet student needs and support retention efforts
• Markets Info Lit instruction plan to other campus offices
Coordinates library outreach between librarians, campus partners, and community
• Build relationships with faculty, students, and other campus groups to encourage an active and engaged library user community
• Develops annual library outreach calendar (coordinated with other librarians)
• Coordinates and may act as library representative for other events hosted in partnership with the library in the building
• Serves as library liaison to some offices and participates in institutional committees
• Assess library outreach and make adjustments to best meet campus needs
• Maintains a deep knowledge of current issues and emerging trends in library outreach and identifies relevant initiatives for local implementation.
• Works in partnership with the library team to maintain library’s social media accounts, webpages, and libguides.
• Provide library tours and orientation for groups as needed. Represent the library at college events.

Library liaison to multiple departments, providing targeted library and information literacy support tailored to specific departments – Provides general and virtual information, research and reference services in a variety of formats (i.e., texting, online chat, email, face-to-face, etc.). Provide research assistance to students and instruction informed by ACRL guidelines for information literacy, create and maintain research guides, tutorials, and other instructional materials, and maintain regular communication with faculty and administrators in assigned departments as a library liaison.
• Instruction
• Consultations
• Library Research Guides
• Collection Development

In partnership with the Learning Commons team and campus community develop and implement strategic library initiatives that continuously improve student success and instruction within the context of the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Assists with annual fiscal year budget development related to Access Services, Instruction, and Outreach Services.
• Formulates and implements library policies that enable faculty, students, and the larger college community to effectively access the information that supports research, teaching, and learning.
• Work with various constituencies and departments in fund raising and grant opportunities.

Engages in professional development activities as appropriate to meet personal and departmental goals and objectives.

Engages in pertinent ongoing service, research, scholarship, and/or creative activity as related to functions of job, mission of Library and of Juniata College.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to engage, sustain, and leverage an interconnected learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and a sense of belonging is explicit. Juniata’s strategic mission promotes diversity in every expression, and amplifies the College’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access. We aim to evolve into a more global, equitable and ethical community, where all Juniatians live a life of inclusive belonging needed for becoming leaders who value and embrace human interconnectedness and dignity. Juniata invites and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.AA/EOE

Position Qualifications:

• Master of Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in an academic library related to providing innovative library instruction.
• Record of collaboration with faculty and students that demonstrate a deep understanding of information literacy and the scholarly communication process.
• Demonstrated interest or documented experience supporting faculty.
• Experience working coordinating outreach.
• Demonstrated strengths in the identification and use of library related technologies, such as integrated library systems, database management, content management systems (Springshare products), institutional repositories, common operating systems, and multimedia training tools.
• Ability to leverage assessment for continuous improvement.
• Ability to take initiative, work both independently and collaboratively, handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Interest in working in a dynamic environment and a willingness to be flexible and experiment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with library colleagues and the campus community.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
• Evidence of a strong and inclusive user service philosophy.
• Knowledge of strategies to improve open access, increase adoption of open educational resources, and educate others on copyright and intellectual property protocols.
• Friendly demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact in an empathetic and positive manner.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge to improve procedures and processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet scheduling expectations.
• Ability to use absolute discretion when dealing with sensitive, confidential materials; familiarity with FERPA a plus.

Supervision Required/Given:

The Student Success and Instruction Librarian reports directly to the
Director of the Statton Learning Commons.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To promote and sustain the health and safety of our campus community, Juniata College strongly encourages the Covid-19 vaccine and bivalent booster for all Faculty and staff.

Open Date:

05/09/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Working at Juniata College 

Juniata College's mission is to provide an engaging personalized educational experience empowering our students to develop the skills, knowledge and values that lead to a fulfilling life of service and ethical leadership in the global community.

Founded in 1876, Juniata is a national liberal arts college located in the scenic Allegheny Mountain region of central Pennsylvania and is the intellectual home for 1,600 students and nearly 14,000 alumni. The College ranks highly in the percentage of graduates that eventually earn doctoral degrees. Juniata integrates international, intercultural and global dimensions into its curriculum and experiential learning opportunities and was awarded the 2012 Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Juniata is known for the personal attention it gives to students and flexible areas of study (its Program of Emphasis resembles a major but is more flexible, encouraging students to design a program of study and justify their choices. About a third of Juniata students self-design their entire POE.) Each student is assigned two faculty advisers, and the average student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Juniata is a very strong community where student involvement is paramount. There are no fraternities or sororities. The student clubs and organizations (over 90 currently) have a positive impact on the Juniata community and on the larger community of Huntingdon and the surrounding area.

Juniata College takes positive steps to enhance diversity in both its community and its curriculum. The College commits to this policy not because of legal obligations but because it fully believes that such practices are basic to human dignity. AA/EEO

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