Columbia Southern University

Job Description

 

Job Title: Reference and Information Literacy Librarian
Department: Library
Reports to: Dean of Library
FLSA: Exempt
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (extended hours when requested)
Location: Orange Beach, AL

 

Job Summary:

 

Plans and administers library services under the direction of the Dean of Library by performing the following duties personally or in conjunction with other librarians.

 

Essential Job Tasks Additional duties may be assigned.

·         Deliver a dynamic reference experience which promotes inquiry and critical thinking, and strives to produce information literate and technically proficient self-directed learners

·         Develop web-based research guides and instructional materials help users.

·         Experience collaborating with teaching faculty to create and advance professional relationships that align library teaching objectives with course outcomes.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles, information literacy concepts, and their connection with teaching and learning issues in higher education.

·         Coursework or professional experience with Adobe, Camtasia and other software for creating library tutorials and interactive modules.

·         Develop, implement, advocate, promote, analyze and assess information literacy program.

·         Familiarity with web accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

 

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.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

·         Significant knowledge of library, learning resources, and distance education and operations.

·         Must be an effective communicator for Columbia Southern University Library not only on the campus but externally to the wider profession.

·         Knowledge of current and emerging technologies, and their application to academic library instruction.

·         Knowledge of copyright principles as they relate to online instructional design.

 

Skills

·         Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and motivational skills

·         Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students, and community members.

Abilities

·         Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access, success, and equity.

·         Display the initiative, imagination, and social sophistication necessary to pursue innovation within online institution.

Education & Experience

 

Masters of Library Science or Library and Information Science required.

 

Experience with learning management systems used in higher education.

Experience collaborating with teaching faculty to create and advance professional relationships that align library teaching objectives with course outcomes.

 

Equipment Used

·         Office equipment including computers, telephones, printers, faxes, and copiers.

·         Software use include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software.

·         Software use include Camtasia, LibGuides and LibraryH3lp platform.

Work Environment

 

Works primarily within a climate controlled environment within an office setting mostly sedentary with frequent sitting, occasional walking and lifting, and frequent near vision use for reading and computer use. Noise level is generally moderate.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

 

 

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