Jobs at NILRC Colleges

FULL-TIME DISTANCE LEARNING LIBRARIAN 

JOB SUMMARY

Full-Time Distance Learning Librarian Faculty will coordinate the development and provision of information literacy instruction and library resources for distance learning student in addition to providing services to library patrons on campus.  Distance Learning Librarian will explore, develop, and share strategies and best practices for integration of emerging technologies to engage online and face-to-face learners. 

Develop Library Online Resources and Services

1. Coordinate and plan web-based library information literacy instruction with faculty for online and hybrid courses

2. Work collaboratively with other library faculty to create online modules to support information literacy instruction

3. Coordinate management of the library website for most effective use of electronic instructional tools and databases

4. Regularly assess effectiveness of online library instruction program and modify as necessary

5. Participate in evaluation and selection of paper and electronic materials for the library collection

Provide Information Literacy Instruction

            1. Help develop and provide library information literacy instruction to face-to-face and online classes

            2. Help develop and provide library instruction workshops for faculty and staff

Provide Reference Service to Library Users

1. Conduct reference interviews to determine users’ information needs

2. Assist patrons with research using appropriate tools and materials

3. Investigate and assess viability and adoption of online reference

Participate in Library Administration

1. Assist in development and revision of library policies and procedures

2. Assist in development and revision of library mission statement and goals

3. Help conduct program review

4. Compile data for internal/external reports

5. Participate in hiring and evaluation of library staff

6. Coordinate library services with other College areas

7. Oversee budget for supplies, services and automation

8. Assist in budget planning

Participate in Professional Development

1. Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties

2. Participate in professional growth activities

3. Participate in professional organizations

Participate in Institutional Routines

1. Serve on standing committees

2. Serve on ad hoc committees (for example, search or other departmental committees)

3. Attend College-wide faculty meetings

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited program
2. Experience working in an academic library
3. Demonstrated understanding of the trends and issues in distance education
4. Demonstrated knowledge of one or more online course management systems
5. Ability to use or familiarity with web-based instructional and communication tools such as blogs, wikis, web pages, and virtual communities
6. Strong service orientation and thorough awareness of new technologies to provide reference and instructional services, including online
7. Knowledge of and experience teaching library instruction/information literacy
8. Demonstrated library reference experience using print and electronic tools
9. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
10. Evidence of public presentation and written communication skills
11. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES

1. Experience working in a community college library
2. Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces library system
3. Familiarity with Desire2Learn course management system
4. Experience with online course development and teaching
   
   Review of applications will begin 2/1/2008 and will continue until the position is filled.