Research and Instruction Librarian, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Posted January 6, 2015
The College of Charleston Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented librarian to deliver curriculum-driven information literacy instruction in the changing technological environment of our academic library. Reporting to the Head of Reference Services in Addlestone Library, the librarian in this position will provide reference services both face-to-face and online; deliver course-related instruction on and off campus; develop research guides and instructional materials; collaborate with academic departments as a library liaison; and conduct research consultations and design and create pedagogically rich tools and experiences that enhance critical thinking, promote information literacy, and foster lifelong learning.
Responsibilities
Instruction and Engagement with Students and Faculty 70%
- Teaches a library research course both in person and online, provides library and technology related instruction in courses throughout the curriculum, and conducts research consultations with students and faculty.
- Works collaboratively with faculty to develop, teach, and assess student information literacy skills and to build collections that support teaching, learning, and scholarship.
- Plays an integral role in virtual library instruction including innovative instructional support, creating research guides, accessing learning management software, and using other online and mobile learning tools such as iPad apps, new media production tools, and geospatial/data visualization information systems.
- Serves as library liaison to academic departments.
Research and Computing Services 20%
- Assists patrons with basic research and computing services at the Information Desk (approximately 4-5 hours per week which may include nights & weekends) through chat, text, email, phone, and face to face interaction.
Library and College Affairs 10%
- Undertakes research and/or professional development related to professional and scholarly interests
- Serves on library, College and professional committees, elected and assigned
Qualifications, Required
- Graduate degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S. or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program
- Strong public service orientation with an aptitude for providing online and face to face information literacy instruction and reference services in an academic library
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and instructional technology skills
- Commitment to professional development and the ability to meet the research, teaching, service, and professional competency requirements for tenure and promotion advancement
- Some evening and/or weekend work is required
Qualifications, Preferred
- Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing instructional technologies in an academic library setting as well as knowledge of current issues and trends in pedagogy is preferred.
Salary and Application Process
$46,000 annually minimum (July 1- June 30)
Ideally, employment will begin July 1, 2015. Applications must include cover letter, vita, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Please apply online at http://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/
About the College of Charleston and the Libraries
Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina. The College of Charleston serves approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate/certificate seeking students with more than 100 majors and minors.
The College of Charleston Libraries are comprised of the Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, the John Rivers Communications Museum, the Marine Resources Library, and the North Campus Library. The combined annual budgets exceed $5.6 million with a staff of 20 librarians and archivists, 30 full time employees, and 35 student and temporary employees.
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.