1. [@libgig?] Ashford University - Distance Education Librarian (San Diego)
1. [@libgig?] Ashford University - Distance Education Librarian (San Diego)
Distance Education Librarian
Do you love teaching students how to find information and do research effectively? Do you enjoy partnering with faculty to integrate information literacy into curriculum? If so, you may have just found a new team! The ever-growing Ashford University Library team is looking to expand our support of Ashford’s distance learning students through exemplary virtual reference and instructional services and close collaboration with faculty and other academic departments. We are seeking energetic, forward-thinking individuals to help us develop innovative library services and better serve our students and faculty. This position is based in San Diego, and will require weekend and evening hours.Essential Job Duties:- Providing reference and research assistance and library instruction to online students via email, phone and chat
- Collaborating with Executive Deans, faculty, course developers, curriculum staff, and other university departments at Ashford University to integrate information literacy and library instruction into the curriculum
- Developing and delivering webinars for students on research and information literacy topics
- Serving as a library liaison to one of the four Ashford colleges
- Developing electronic training materials and research guides that focus on information literacy and library usage
- Engaging with faculty and staff to identify resource needs and promote the library’s resources and services
- Providing tier-1 technical support related to library resources
Additional Job Duties (include but are not limited to):- Developing and implementing library marketing and outreach initiatives that target students, faculty and staff
- Designing strategies to assess the impact of library services on student learning
- Assisting with other ongoing library assessment activities, such as surveys and focus groups
- Collaborating on collection development initiatives, including analysis of usage statistics for current holdings, analysis of alignment of collection with programs and curriculum, and evaluations of potential new acquisitions
Minimum Requirements:- Reference experience in a university, college or public library environment
- Demonstrable experience with using online library databases
- Experience with providing library instruction or creating instructional materials for students or patrons in a university, college or public library environment
- Knowledge of current issues and trends in information literacy
- Strong commitment to customer service
- Proven dedication to student learning and success
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment
- Proficiency with modern information technology
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience doing email, phone or chat reference in a university, college or public library environment
- Experience providing information literacy instruction
- Experience working with faculty on instructional initiatives
- Experience with non-traditional, first-generation college students
- Experience servicing a diverse student body
Education:- MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
Note: This opportunity of employment will require a completed pre-employment screening to be inclusive of, but not limited to: a criminal background investigation, verification of education credentials, verification of prior employment history and a professional reference check; with review prior to an offer of employment being extended. For immediate consideration apply directly at: http://goo.gl/COSzzm As an employer, we participate in E-Verify. To learn more please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Education Requirements: If a degree or education credit minimum is required for the position, all education must be conferred by a regionally accredited or approved nationally accredited institution. All candidates must provide proof of higher education (official transcripts) upon request.Wait, there’s more… For more up-to-date news follow us on Twitter: @AshfordUCareers