Learning & Research Services Librarian, Wheelock College, Boston, MA
Posted November 12, 2016
Wheelock College Library seeks a forward-thinking, highly-motivated, and student-focused Learning & Research Services Librarian with a passion for empowering students. This librarian provides leadership in integrating research and information literacy skills into the undergraduate and graduate curriculum through course-integrated instruction, the development of online learning tools, and strategic partnerships with faculty, departments, and schools across the College, with special attention to programs in education, social work, child life and family studies, non-profit leadership, and juvenile justice.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- As a lead partner in the Library’s Learning & Research Services team, supports and actively participates in teaching, learning, and research at the College, with special emphasis on professional programs and distance learners
- Applies learning and pedagogical theory to initiate, design, conduct, and assess information literacy classes and activities in both face-to-face and online environments
- Identifies, creates, and delivers alternative learning opportunities such as research guides, online tutorials, or other just-in-time methods
- Provides one-on-one and small group research services in-person and online during both scheduled drop-in hours and in-depth research appointments
- Serves as Library Liaison for assigned schools, divisions, departments, and/or programs; partners with faculty to advance student success and academic engagement
- Contributes to the development of Library collections by evaluating and selecting resources in assigned subject areas and performing periodic collection review
- Supports, develops, and mentors part-time, pre-professional Service Desk staff to help ensure quality reference services
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in library or information science and 1 year of library experience, with preference given to academic library experience
- Teaching experience, familiarity with information literacy concepts and trends, and ability to contribute fully to an active information literacy instruction program that values creative instructional design and assessment
- Strong public service orientation and the ability to provide excellent reference service
- Familiarity with Moodle or other LMS
- Ability to be flexible, work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast and changing environment
- Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours as needed
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Information:
We at Wheelock College are committed to creating, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity that values the uniqueness of every individual and actively promotes social justice. We believe the collective sum of individual differences contributes to building diverse communities that impact scholarship, practice, and policy in service of children and families globally. We respect, embrace, and celebrate all races, ethnic backgrounds, cultures, age groups, gender identities or expressions, religions, languages, sexual orientations, abilities and disabilities, economic statuses, and diverse perspectives. Members of the community are expected to uphold the institution’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Wheelock College is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately for an anticipated start date of January 2017. Priority will be given to applications received by November 20, 2016. Please upload cover letter and resume.
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