Curriculum Librarian, Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
Posted March 2, 2016
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General Statement of Duties:
The Curriculum Library operates as a unit within the Whittemore Library at Framingham State University. Under the administrative review of the Director of Library Services, the Curriculum Librarian’s primary responsibility is to support the students and faculty of the Education Department through resources and services provided in the Curriculum Library. This is done through the selection, maintenance, and promotion of materials that ensures the relevancy and effective use of the multi-formatted collection.
Supervision Exercised: operations
Examples of Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish goals and priorities
- Train and supervise full- and part-time staff
- Oversee the department’s web page content
- Maintain the collection through inventory and weeding
- Provide reference services and information literacy instruction
- Prepare appropriate bibliographies for classes
- Maintain education technologies specific to the pre-service teacher program
- Develop outreach activities
- Create a welcoming environment conducive to collaborative learning
- NASA Educator Resource Center
- Maintenance of the NASA ERC materials and website
- Participate in the planning and implementation of NASA ERC workshops in collaboration with the Challenger Center Director
- Participate in the planning and implementation of the University’s annual Children’s Literature Festival
As an Associate Librarian, the Curriculum Librarian is expected to contribute to general library initiatives and participate in library and campus-wide meetings and committees, in local library consortium meetings and committees, and in professional development activities in state, regional, and national professional organizations and networks related.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position in the MSCA bargaining unit. The work schedule is Monday-Friday. This position is a tenure track appointment and will be hired at the rank of Associate Librarian.
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Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Candidates must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For priority consideration, please submit application materials by March 18, 2016.
Paper applications will not be accepted. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.
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Minimum Qualifications
- The selected candidate must have a required Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited institution (a second subject Master’s preferred)
- 7 years of full-time experience as a librarian, at least 3 of which must be in an academic or research library
- A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience assessing and developing a collection
- Working knowledge of cataloging standards
- Experience in selection and acquisitions processes for both print and non-print resources
- Demonstrated knowledge of children’s and young adult literature
- A strong working knowledge of the K-12 education materials
- Experience developing curriculum and providing information literacy instruction
- Demonstrated knowledge of the field of teaching and the profession including, but not limited to, curriculum (state and national standards), instructional strategies and classroom technology integration
- Must possess the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with Education faculty and students
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