Research and Teaching Librarian, University of New England, Biddeford, ME

Posted June 5, 2017

Description

To provide research support, library instruction, collection development, and subject expertise to the UNE community.

Responsiblities

Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, students and staff in support of teaching, learning and research.

Work with faculty to assess student needs and integrate library research into the curricula.* Plan, implement and evaluate information literacy instruction for students.Use current and emerging technologies to support and enhance teaching and research experiences and user access to Library resources. Develop educational tools such as instructional documents, video tutorials, learning modules and web sites to support research and teaching.Maintain broad subject knowledge in medicine, health sciences, life and environmental sciences, arts and humanities, and social sciences.
Maintain in-depth subject knowledge in one or more designated subject areas.Address information needs of diverse users including interview, needs assessment, and interpretation of information requests. Develop strategies and answer requests directly, or by teaching users sufficient skills to do so independently.Be skilled in web-based searching of numerous databases and online resources. Maintain expert knowledge of features of databases and online resources. 
Maintain familiarity with the UNE Libraries collections and assist in development and evaluation of collections including budget recommendations related to cost-per-use data.Collect and manage data related to user instruction, or other assessments.Use data for assessment and reporting.Serve as collection development selector and subject specialist in designated fields.Identify, evaluate and select new materials and services for the collection.
Provide support and collaborate on research projects, publications, data management and other research needs.Adapt to cyclical periods of intense work activity, prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Assist with general library operations and be cross-trained in specific areas.Collaborate and communicate regularly with other Library staff via functional and cross-functional teams, sharing leadership responsibilities.Collaborate with UNE faculty, staff and students to plan, coordinate and evaluate services, exchange information, and resolve problems.Keep abreast of new developments and best practices in academic librarianship through professional development activities.
Participate in campus-wide projects and represent the library on University committees.Provide exceptional customer service.
Serve as library liaison to designated units within the University.Travel between campuses as needed.
Complete University new employee orientation and sexual harassment training within 30 days of the date of hire.Understand and comply with UNE Safety Manual.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science plus two or more years of relevant experience in research and teaching, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Current and broad base of skills and technical knowledge related to reference and research in an academic library.
• Experience in use of academic library information sources.
• Experience and proficiency using technology to deliver information and perform outreach.
• Demonstrated teaching, training and assessment experience with a focus on information literacy skills, or comparable experience in teaching and program planning.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and exercise judgement in resolving or referring special or non-routine situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-based management structure, initiate ideas and share information and knowledge to work productively with Library staff.
• Ability to work independently, plan, organize, prioritize, and complete projects by target dates.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse academic community.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of computer literacy.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to cyclical periods of intense work activity, prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Knowledge of the principles, organization and philosophy of an academic library.
• Willingness and ability to travel between campuses.

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Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation