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Research Services Librarian, Loyola Notre Dame Library (LNDL), Baltimore, MD

Posted October 14, 2021

Description:

The Loyola Notre Dame Library (LNDL) seeks an innovative, learner-centered, and tech-savvy Research Services Librarian to collaboratively lead library research services designed to prepare students to find, evaluate, and create knowledge ethically; support faculty research and teaching excellence; and enable the academic missions of Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. This position manages LNDL’s instruction and consultation programs focusing on information, digital, copyright, and data fluency; coordinatesLibrary-wide outreach and engagement initiatives; and supervises reference services. This position leads the Research and Instruction unit within the Research and Technology Services department. The Research Services Librarian serves on LNDL’s Operations Group, comprised of librarians from multiple units, to lead and continuously improve day-to-day operations. The position reports to the Assistant Director, Research and Technology Services, manages full-time and part-time librarians, and administers LNDL’s marketing budget.

LNDL affirms and promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engagement. The successful candidate will advocate for and cultivate an environment where diversity of thought and background are valued. The Research Services Librarian will possess broad knowledge of instruction program management and demonstrate creativity when infusing pedagogy with technology. The successful candidate will be passionate about collaborating with faculty and students to continuously improve and innovate user experiences. The Research Services Librarian will find ways to creatively integrate Library initiatives into the priorities of the two campuses, develop and maintain key partnerships, and enable student and facultycollaboration, scholarship, creativity, and innovation.

About the Library:

The Loyola Notre Dame Library, located in a residential area of north Baltimore City, is a member of the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) and serves as the library for Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Loyola University Maryland, a member of   the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, is recognized for excellence in teaching and learning and Notre Dame of Maryland University is a leader in the education of women and non-traditional students. The Library serves a total graduate and undergraduate student population of 5,819 FTE that includes 4,529 FTE at Loyola and 1,290 FTE at Notre Dame.

The Library offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, access to dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as TIAA retirement. Successful candidates will be subject to a pre‐ employment background check. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, the Loyola Notre Dame Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead programs and services that support the research, teaching, and learning of a diverse faculty, students, and staff community.
  • Manage, coordinate, and assess all activities and operations of the Research and Instruction unit. Hire, mentor, evaluate, and retain full-time and part-time librarians.
  • Cultivate and promote new models of user engagement.
  • Work collaboratively to integrate and lead a library instruction program that promotes information, digital, copyright, and data fluency. Develop partnerships with faculty that lead to strategic curriculum enhancements such as online learning and/or digital literacy initiatives.
  • Lead and oversee research consultation and reference services including subject specific requests for data management support.
  • Compile statistics, analyze data, and prepare reports to inform decision making; support institutional, consortial, state, and national reporting; and enhance opportunities to communicate LNDL’s story to a broad range of audiences.
  •  Enrich the faculty experience by serving as a liaison to designated academic departments.
  • Maintain and enhance professional skills through consistent and meaningful professional development activities. Serve on LNDL and other committees as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program;
  • Minimum of 3 years recent, significant library instruction experience in an academic library;
  • Minimum of 2 years recent supervisory experience managing, motivating, and leading librarians;
  • Ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats with a broad knowledge and understanding of instruction, pedagogy, and principles related to information and digitalliteracies development;
  •  Demonstrated understanding of changes in academic library research trends and the ability to thoughtfully analyze and adapt services, spaces, and technologies to improvethe user experience;
  • Commitment and demonstrated experience fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment with the ability to provide high-quality customer service to connect, support, and engage a diverse student, faculty, and staff population in a busy public service setting;
  • Familiarity with current and emerging technologies; demonstrated experience developing learning objects;
  • Experience leading in-person or digital reference and research services in an academic library;
  • Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Proven ability to take initiative, prioritize work to meet deadlines, collect and analyze data to inform decision-making, facilitate change, and work independently and collaboratively to thrive in a dynamic work environment;
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary;
  • Proficiency with standard desktop tools and business applications;
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree or academic coursework related to user experience, instructional design, instructional assessment, digital pedagogy, educational technologies, or activelearning spaces;
  • Knowledge of tools and standards for creating accessible learning objects;
  • Familiarity with trends in data management and other emerging areas of research expertise in an academic library;
  • Basic knowledge of copyright law and “fair use” guidelines;
  • Experience serving as a library liaison.

How to apply:

Review of internal applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Please submit electronically a resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) work- related references with “Research Services Librarian” in the subject line to Briana Marine, Administrative Operations Coordinator: [email protected]. Onlycomplete applications will be considered.

The Loyola Notre Dame Library is dedicated to the safety of our staff and our surrounding communities. As part of that commitment, LNDL requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and new employee at LNDL, you will be required to comply with the Library’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at the Library. LNDL provides reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified individuals with disabilities that enable them to perform their job duties as well as employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices that conflict with getting vaccinated. Reasonable accommodation may include appropriate adjustment or modifications of employer policies, including the Mandatory Vaccination Policy. 

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