Research & Instruction Librarian, Colby Sawyer College, New London, NH

Posted November 6, 2023

Location: 541 Main Street New London, NH, 03257, United States
Employee Type: Exempt FT
Required Degree: Masters

Description
The Research & Instruction Librarian supports the research activities of students, faculty and staff. The
position guides library users in identifying, retrieving and evaluating information in all formats. Partners
with faculty and library colleagues to develop and deliver information literacy instruction via classes (in
person and online), workshops, and individual consultations (in person and online). Participates in
collection management for resources in all formats.

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Serves as the main research point of contact for all students in the School of Nursing and Health
Sciences, including undergraduates, ABSN, MSN, and DNP students.
Provides input on the identification, review, selection, and de-selection of resources in all formats.
Liaises with faculty, including becoming familiar with teaching and research interests, as well as
creating online subject/course guides and providing information literacy instruction sessions.
Monitors the development of new programs and assesses and helps plan library support for programs in development.
Trains faculty on the use of new resources.
Serves as liaison to the natural sciences programs within the School of Arts and Sciences.
Serves as the main point of contact for all students in the Natural Sciences, including Anatomy.
Provides input on the identification, review, selection, and de-selection of resources in all formats.
Liaises with faculty, including becoming familiar with teaching and research interests, as well as
creating online subject/course guides and providing information literacy instruction sessions.
Monitors the development of new programs and assesses and helps plan library support for
programs in development.
Trains faculty on the use of new resources.
Serves as liaison to graduate programs across the campus.
Serves as the main research point of contact for all students in the MBA, MSW, MSN, DNP, and
MS in Exercise Science programs.
Provides input on the identification, review, selection, and de-selection of resources in all formats.
Liaises with faculty, including becoming familiar with teaching and research interests, as well as creating online subject/course guides and providing information literacy instruction sessions.
Monitors the development of new programs and assesses and helps plan library support for
programs in development.
Trains faculty on the use of new resources.
Serves as Inter-Library Loan (ILL) Lead.
Manages the ILL system.
Fills incoming orders from faculty, staff, and students.
Fills outgoing orders from public and academic libraries.
Manages technology related to ILLs.
Recruits, trains and supervises Peer Research Consultants (library student workers) in the provision of esearch support services to library users.
Runs a training program.
Conducts regular performance evaluations.
Answers queries from PRCs.
Monitors related technology and reporting.

Research & Instruction Librarian

Offers research support services to all users during scheduled shifts at theResearch Desk and provides individual consultation services to faculty and students by appointment.
Assists library users with locating resources and utilizing equipment in the library.
Keep abreast of changes in college curriculum including new courses, new majors, new schools and degrees.
Keeps abreast of new course, major, and degree offerings in order to maintain a current library collection that supports the curricular needs of students and faculty. Identifies materials to be weeded and selects new materials to be added to the collection.
Maintains current awareness of information literacy instruction trends in academic libraries.

Requirements

MLIS/MLS or equivalent graduate degree from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
Demonstrated knowledge of Nursing curriculum and databases.
Preferred experience with research instruction and support at the college level.

Summary

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH. We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place. Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Colby-Sawyer College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Colby-Sawyer College will not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or gender identity.

To Apply: please apply online by visiting https://colby-sawyer.edu/human-resources/employment

Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230, Monday through

Friday from 8am – 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application.