Instructional Services Librarian
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

Summary of Position
Bucknell University’s Information Services & Resources (ISR), a merged 
library/information technology organization, seeks an energetic, 
innovative instructional services librarian whose primary responsibility 
will be to take our educational programs to a new level in the context 
of Bucknell’s strategic plan, The Plan for Bucknell.

We are at an exciting juncture at Bucknell: the university is currently 
in the midst of a full-scale review of its curriculum, including general 
education requirements. As part of this review, faculty and staff, 
including members of ISR, are working to integrate information literacy, 
technology fluency, and critical thinking skills as newly and broadly 
defined by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education into the 
revised curriculum. This newly focused position will be central in 
helping shape an information literacy and technology fluency program for 
Bucknell that comprises course-specific research skills as well as the 
progression of skills to be included in the general education requirements.

Within ISR, this position will provide leadership for both 
classroom-related instruction and the delivery of information literacy 
skills in an online environment. The incumbent will assess and improve 
current instructional efforts and work with librarians and technologists 
to integrate current pedagogies, educational theory, and instructional 
technology into their teaching.

Primary Responsibilities Include:
· Lead development of a comprehensive information literacy/technology 
fluency program in conjunction with university and ISR constituencies.
· Coordinate current library instruction efforts.
· Design professional development opportunities for ISR instructors, 
focusing on current learning and teaching theories. Assess current 
instructional efforts.
· Lead ISR’s Facilitating Learning Group, a cross-functional team 
comprised of librarians and technologists.
· Serve as a member of ISR’s Assessment Team. Serve as leader for 
assessment activities pertaining to the information literacy/technology 
fluency program and ISR instructional activities. Serve as coordinator 
for LIBQUAL and MISO surveys. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data 
collected from surveys and focus groups.
· Serve as a liaison to several academic departments. Liaison 
responsibilities include instruction, collection development, extended 
reference, and outreach. The assignment of departments will be 
determined based on the successful candidate’s background and areas of 
expertise.
· Serve on university-wide and ISR committees.
· Attend conferences, training, professional seminars and other 
activities to maintain and increase knowledge in areas related to 
information literacy, teaching, and assessment.

Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in library/information science and minimum of 5 years 
of professional experience as a librarian in an academic library; or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field.
· Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, administrators, and other 
staff to plan and implement an information literacy program.
· Knowledge of current learning, teaching, and information literacy 
theory and best practices such as active learning, problem-based 
learning, and learning outcomes; experience applying them, preferably in 
an academic setting.
· Experience working with instructional technology tools such as course 
management systems, personal response systems (i.e., “clickers”), and 
developing web pages.
· Experience with assessment of instruction and services, preferably in 
a library setting.
· Project management strategic planning experience.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Ability to lead a staff with varied skills and backgrounds in a 
rapidly changing environment.
· Ability to be proactive and innovative in managing new opportunities 
and challenges.
· Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
· Proven commitment to service.

Salary Range: $49,100 – $73,700

About the Organization
In August 1997 Bucknell University integrated its library and computing 
organizations to form Information Services and Resources (ISR). ISR 
focuses on strengthening natural areas of collaboration and creating 
synergies among staff members. We strive to create an information-rich 
environment for the campus, and enjoy a strong service reputation. ISR 
is committed to supporting the professional development of its 85 staff 
members.

Bucknell is a highly selective, predominately undergraduate residential 
university with strong liberal arts and professional programs. There are 
approximately 3400 undergraduates and 150 master’s degree students. The 
campus is in a beautiful rural setting adjacent to the Susquehanna 
River. Harrisburg and State College (home of Penn State University) are 
about an hour away; New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia 
and Pittsburgh are approximately a three to four hour drive. The 
university supports an active program of cultural events and 
opportunities for recreation.

Contact Information
To learn more about our Bucknell University’s Information Services and 
Resources (ISR), explore www.bucknell.edu/x1263.xml. Of particular 
interest are our vision and values, which can be found by selecting “ISR 
Services and Staff”.

For maximum consideration, post a cover letter, resume, and names of 
three references by midnight, Thursday, January 31, 2008, to “Working at 
Bucknell” - www.bucknell.edu/x19450.xml. Bucknell encourages 
applications from women and members of minority groups (EEO/AA).

November 20, 2007

-- 
Abby Clobridge
Digital Initiatives Group Leader
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
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