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Digital Liberal Arts Librarian, Van Wylen Library, Hope College, Holland, MI

Posted November 3, 2014

The Digital Liberal Arts Librarian position is designed to enhance the liberal arts at Hope College by empowering faculty, librarians, and students to make full and better use of the digital technologies that are reshaping pedagogical approaches and transforming research throughout the liberal arts. This position is designed to allow the library to better support and inspire classroom and library faculty by providing personal assistance, workshop training, and tools to encourage the integration of digital technologies into pedagogy.

  • Foster a collaborative network of services on campus that support teaching and learning with technology and digital scholarship.
  • Support the integration of established and emerging technologies into the curriculum and into the scholarly practice of our community.
  • Foster successful adoption of best practices and applications in the digital liberal arts and collaborate with students, classroom and library faculty in an established DLA program.
  • Coordinate the development of workshops (in partnership with librarians, the Director of the DLA program and the Director of Academic Computing).
  • Lead the development of learning objects (modules and tutorials), for the library’s website and the college’s learning management system, in support of teaching.
  • Collaborate with Research & Instruction Librarians to promote the integration of library resources (print and digital) into digital teaching and scholarship.
  • Participate in a network of other liberal arts colleges and consortia to share best practices in digital pedagogy and scholarship.

 Qualifications:

  • Masters in Library and Information Science or equivalent
  • Second Master’s degree or Ph.D. desirable (field open)
  • Background in Instructional design, Instructional Technology, Digital Humanities, Educational Technology or related field
  • At least two years experience teaching with technology
  • Familiarity with the concept of information literacy and the ACRL Competency Standards
  • Ability to seek out and learn/master new technology
  • Demonstrated successful experiences in collaborative working environments
  • Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written
  • Commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective and specifically, to Hope College’s Mission

 Application Instructions:

As part of the online application, please upload the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement addressing the role of digital teaching and scholarship at a liberal arts college (can be included in cover letter)
  • Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for this initial application stage)
  • Statement describing commitment to the mission of the college

A review of completed applications will begin December 15, 2014.

About Hope College:

The Hope College Van Wylen Library, winner of the 2004 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award and a 2011 Citation of Excellence from the Library of Michigan Foundation, is housed in an architectural award-winning building. The person filling this position will join a staff of ten faculty librarians,10 support staff, one Post-doc supporting the digital liberal arts, and reports to the Director of Libraries. 

Hope College is a co-educational, undergraduate, residential, Christian liberal arts college of 3,300 students from 45 states and 35 countries. Hope’s beautiful and well maintained campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan. Affiliated with the Reformed Church of America since its founding in 1866, the College is known for its ecumenical Christian atmosphere. 

Hope is recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, and for providing professional preparation and life-changing experiences in a friendly and welcoming community. The College has consistently ranked among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and is listed among the 40 schools highlighted in Loren Pope’s book, “Colleges that Change Lives.” Key to Hope’s success is its rare combination of rigorous academic programs and a community life grounded in a relevant, inviting, and vibrant Christian faith. Reflecting that success, Hope is experiencing its third consecutive year of record enrollments. Additional information about Hope College can be found on the web at www.hope.edu.

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