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Instructional Technology Librarian, Roger Williams University, Bristol RI

Posted April 2, 2014

Roger Williams University, located in Bristol, R.I., is a leading independent, coeducational university with programs in the liberal arts and the professions, where students become community- and globally-minded citizens through project-based, experiential learning. Offering 43 majors and a plethora of co-curricular activities as well as study abroad options, RWU is dedicated to the success of students, commitment to a set of core values, the pursuit of affordable excellence, and to providing a relevant, world-class education above all else. In the last decade, the University has achieved unprecedented successes including recognition as one of the best colleges in the nation by Forbes, a College of Distinction by Student Horizons, Inc. and as both a best college in the Northeast and one of the nation’s greenest universities by The Princeton Review.

Roger Williams University is committed to creating and supporting an intellectual community devoted to teaching and learning and providing the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for students, faculty and staff. The University credits much of that growth and success to the hard work and dedication of its employees.

Job Description:

The Instructional Technology Librarian identifies and applies instructional technologies to the provision of online library services by developing and implementing learning objects, tutorials, and digital tools to be used in conjunction with other teaching strategies in a blended learning environment. The librarian engages with library staff, Learning Commons’ partners, faculty, and students across the institution to advance the development of information literacy and technical fluency in support of teaching and learning. The librarian serves as library liaison to the School of Education and participates in associated university initiatives in support of faculty development. As a library liaison the librarian interacts with faculty and students in assigned subject areas providing library instruction, research consultations and reference services; contributes to the development of library collections; and promotes the use of subject-specific information resources utilizing current technologies.

This is a Faculty union position.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

1. Development of instructional materials:

  • Develops and implements learning objects, tutorials and learning modules for access through he library’s website or within the learning management system.
  • Develops appropriate measurable learning outcomes for all digital learning objects to foster student information literacy and development of research skills.
  • Participates in assessment of the impact and functionality of instructional technologies and methods of instruction delivery.
  • Collaborates with liaison librarians to technologically enhance their instruction, and serves as a resource to assist them with the creation of online learning materials. Advises them on the selection and use of appropriate instructional technology tools and software for library instruction.
  • Collaborates with Instructional Design, Center for Student Academic Services, School of Continuing Studies, and Media Services, to maintain awareness and support of teaching and learning.

2. Emerging instructional technologies:

  • Provides leadership in assessing needs, identifying and implementing solutions, and providing support and training for emerging technologies based on users’ needs and preferences.
  • Routinely monitors new and emerging trends, issues, and best practices in instructional technologies related to academic librarianship, teaching and learning and identifies possible uses in library services.
  • Supports multimedia technology use for faculty, student s and staff.

3. Library Liaison:

  • Actively engages with faculty, students, and staff in assigned subject areas to promote services and collections.
  • Assesses user needs; contributes to the design and implementation of user studies.
  • Analyzes trends in research and teaching in assigned areas; uses information to respond to user needs.
  • Delivers effective instructional sessions and provides alternative learning opportunities such as instructional guides and research consultations.
  • Assesses student learning in instruction sessions; uses results to improve instruction.
  • Provides assistance and instruction in finding and evaluating information and accessing library resources and services.
  • Extends services through office hours, embedded librarians, and outreach to specialized groups.
  • Responds to reference questions in-person and through e-mail, chat or text services.
  • Identifies materials in relevant formats to serve the teaching, learning and research needs of the university community.
  • Collaborates in the design, implementation and maintenance of online tools and services.

Additional Functions:

  • Undertakes special projects as directed by the Dean.
  • Serves on library, Learning Commons, and University committees.
  • Collaborates with RWU Law Library and HELIN Consortium partners on strategic joint programs and staff development initiatives.
  • Participates in professional development activities related to the position.
  • Perform other job related activities/duties.

 

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Library and/or Information  Science from an ALA-accredited program. A minimum of two years’ experience with instructional technologies in libraries. A minimum of two years’ of library instruction experience. Demonstrated ability to seek out, learn, and apply new technologies to library research and instruction.

Strong commitment to responsive and innovative user services. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, and staff. Ability to balance varied responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in learning theory, pedagogical methods and learning outcomes assessment. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a range of Web 2.0 technologies. Familiarity with learning  management systems. Experience creating or developing assessment methods for measuring student learning or teaching effectiveness. Demonstrated knowledge of multimedia technologies.

At the University’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.


Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.


Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume, cover letter and a list of three (3) professional references.

Visit http://rwu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=BC7BA8841D99BC5DCE333288040F676D?JOBID=47641 to apply.

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