Research and Instruction Librarian (part-time), Salve Regina University’s Newport, RI

Posted September 18, 2020

Description:

Provides research assistance and information literacy instruction to library users and staffing support of other public service areas of the library as needed. Work Schedule: Flexible, including evenings, 20 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide research services at the library’s information desk and assist users in face-to-face, online, and hybrid learning environments.
• Develop creative teaching plans, materials, and assignments based on best practices, including active learning or problem-based learning activities, for teaching information literacy and research skills.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging trends, best practices, and pedagogical principles in instructional design and information literacy, including but not limited to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Provide research instruction in assigned discipline areas as well as first year experience courses.
• Update and add to the library’s knowledgebase, LibAnswers.
• Create LibGuides, tutorials, and instructional videos.
• Coverage of circulation functions as needed.
• Support library users with questions about library equipment such as copiers, microfilm readers, printers, scanners as well as MS Office suite and other software packages.
• Participate in department and library staff meetings.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• According to candidate experience and interest, may also assist in planning and mounting displays, materials selection, and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLS degree required.
• Previous knowledge of and experience in reference and instruction.
• Knowledge of online and print information resources.
• Experience and/or strong interest in instruction and pedagogy.
• Detail-oriented, excellent organizational and communication skills, and comfort learning and using emerging technologies.
• Team-oriented, prompt, accountable and reliable.
• Demonstrated strong “people skills,” including a positive, friendly, approachable and service-oriented demeanor.
• Effective working with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, with a focus on high-touch customer service.

How to Apply:

The orginal job posting with full description can be found here. Apply using the job portal found there.

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.