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Research Instruction Librarian, State University of New York, Geneseo, NY

Posted November 22, 2019

SUNY Geneseo’s Milne Library has a reputation of excellence and innovation, as evidenced by winning the 2018 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award and the 2016 ALA/LIRT Innovation in Instruction Award. The culture of the library is one of commitment to high engagement with the campus community, cultural inclusivity, diversity, collaboration, and creativity.

We are seeking a Research Instruction librarian who is dedicated to student success and teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. This librarian will serve as liaison to the School of Education and the Department of Psychology, which entails providing reference support and collaborating with faculty to deliver information literacy instruction in these programs. This librarian will also use their strong outreach skills to help Milne Library build connections to the greater Geneseo community.

The successful applicant will enter a full-time tenure-track position at the Sr. Assistant Librarian rank; the initial appointment for this position is two years with the potential for renewal. We strongly encourage applications from minority candidates, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience with accessibility and/or inclusion initiatives.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and provide specialized information literacy instruction as a liaison to the School of Education and the Department of Psychology, and the library’s general instruction program for undergraduates

  • Provide support to students, faculty, and staff through research help services, including inperson consultations and online communications

  • Engage in sustained outreach to students and faculty in assigned liaison areas to ensure their awareness of library resources and services

  • Create and maintain subject- and course-related online research guides and/or instructional tools

  • Explore and coordinate inclusive community partnerships to provide outreach and programs that meet the needs of the greater Geneseo community

  • Participate on library teams or committees in support of the library’s mission

 

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent by time of appointment

  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working/teaching environment

  • Demonstrated understanding of pedagogy and best practices of information literacy instruction

  • Demonstrated understanding of principles of reference assistance

  • Expressed interest in providing outreach to library patrons and the greater Geneseo community

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience or relevant degree in the fields of psychology or education

  • Experience teaching student populations

  • Experience as a community volunteer, program organizer, or similar position that included running programs with community members

 

Apply here: https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/2911

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