Research and Instruction Librarian, Saint Paul’s School, Concord, NH
Posted April 5, 2023
Description:
The Research & Instruction Librarian serves as the Library’s liaison to support faculty, student,
and staff engagement with Ohrstrom Library’s diverse and in-depth digital and print holdings, as
well as leads the Library staff in providing innovative and user-centered reference and
instruction services. This staff member designs and delivers an innovative instruction program to
best serve a diverse student population and develops strategies to introduce community members
to Library services. Additionally, the Research & Instruction Librarian is responsible for
managing the Library’s vast digital holdings, including promoting the collections to the
community. This position requires at least one evening shift; typically, the library is open until
9:30 pm. The Research & Outreach Librarian also serves the St. Paul’s Advanced Studies
Program in the summer.
Duties:
Teaching and Learning
- Designing and delivering an innovative instruction program to best serve a diverse
student population, which includes:- Designing and conducting library instruction and orientation sessions
- Creating research guides to mirror instruction class
- Instructing individual library users on use of print and electronic resources
- Providing research consultations.
- Participating in Library, institutional, and outside professional committees,
conferences and other scholarly and developmental opportunities.
- Teaching group library instruction classes on research strategies, source evaluation,
academic integrity, citation, and other information literacy topics - Establishing collaborative and supportive partnerships with faculty in order to ensure that
library services and instruction are relevant to curricular needs - Creating research guides, instruction resources, digital materials, videos/tutorials, and
making those resources accessible to students, faculty, and staff. - Working with other library staff members to design and implement outreach initiatives to
increase faculty and student engagement with the academic services and resources of the
library - Developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and staff in
support of faculty and student engagement with the academic services and resources of
the library - Working with other library staff members to provide frequent, timely, and appealing
communication to faculty and students about academic services and resources
Collection
- Selecting, managing and maintaining the library’s digital collections, keeping current
knowledge of digital collection trends and offerings, and working closely with faculty for
digital collection development - Setting up database trials and collecting and analyzing usage to support purchase,
renewal, and cancellation decisions - Publicizing, teaching and incorporating new digital collections into the curriculum
- Participating in Library, institutional, and outside professional committees, conferences
and other scholarly and developmental opportunities
Other Responsibilities
- Making recommendations for the development of new research services
- Training and supporting library staff with research tools, skills, and services
- Troubleshooting patron connection problems with resources
- Providing research help to all library users seeking information in person or remotely,
using print and digital collections. - Developing strategies to introduce library reference services to all students, particularly
new students
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school
- At least two years’ experience in a library Experience in an academic or school library is
preferred. - At least two years of demonstrated and effective reference, engagement, or instruction
experience - Strong technology skills and ability to find and learn new programs Experience with
Koha, Springshare, and WordPress preferred - Knowledge and experience in meeting the needs of students and faculty in a variety of
subject areas - Initiative and the ability to conceive and carry out projects on a deadline, including
managing multiple responsibilities and effectively responding to the needs of a campus
community that makes heavy demands on library services - Ability to work in a collaborative team
- Excellent customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to excellent service to
a diverse group of users, both internal and external - Demonstrated interest in working with adolescents
- Demonstrated interest in outreach initiatives
- Ability to think critically, analyze problems, and develop and implement creative
solutions - Ability and experience to plan, manage and oversee complex projects, meet deadlines,
and to prioritize work in alignment with the service goals of the library and the school - Commitment to professional development
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
To Apply:
Candidates should apply on our website at:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/STP1001STPS/JobBoard/badf958b-b108-48e8-8455-
d7fc27df1c40/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=756a4022-eadf-49c7-91ba-b27efb15fc0c and
include a resume and cover letter with the application.