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FACULTY POSITION
INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN
Gardner-Webb University seeks a creative, service-oriented, self-motivated librarian to collaborate with other librarians and teaching faculty. Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Library, the Instruction
Librarian provides face-to-face and online information literacy instruction for Gardner-Webb University students, faculty, and staff. This includes instruction for UNIV 111 Freshman Seminar, ENGL 102 Writing Composition, upper level seminar courses, and LIB
301, a one-credit hour online information literacy course. Provides reference services during scheduled reference desk and chat hours. Serves as a liaison to one or more professional schools or departments. This is a 12-month, non-tenure position.
Required Qualifications
· Master’s
degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program.
· Adaptable
to changes in the work environment, including flexible coordination and prioritization of projects and duties
· Knowledge
and application of emerging trends and best practices in IL instruction
· Ability
to work collaboratively with Library, campus, and community members.
· Ability
to produce clear written documents for a wide variety of audiences.
· Ability
to speak persuasively and confidently to various sizes of diverse audiences and to listen and respond to patron needs in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
· Ability
to manage data, documents, and other information locally and via online networks (Google Drive, OneDrive, and Blackboard).
Preferred Qualifications
· Two
or more years instruction experience in an academic library.
· Knowledge
of Health Sciences and/or Natural Sciences
· Experience
with basic video creation and editing (example – Camtasia)
· Experience
with reference chat services
Responsibilities:
· Serve
as a member of the Instruction Team, assisting in the development of instructional content, research guides, and audio/visual content (LibGuides, Infographics, and Instructional Videos)
· Serve
as a member of the Reference Team, providing proactive, user-centered reference both face-to-face and virtually (reference desk, chat, phone).
· Contribute
to short-term and long-term planning for the library with other library faculty.
· Serve
as a voting, non-classroom faculty member at the University, holding faculty membership of academic and special committees.
· Engage
in a professional learning community with fellow librarians to ensure currency and relevance in our professional practice; including representation of the library at regional and national conference and meetings.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of interest, current vita, official college transcripts, and contact information
for three references to:
Dr. Pam Dennis
Dean of the Library
P.O. Box 826
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Electronic submissions should be sent to [log in to unmask]
John R. Dover Memorial Library
The John R. Dover Memorial Library is an active and integral part of the University’s academic program. It holds collections that support all areas of the curriculum. Professional librarians
are involved in an extensive information literacy program and are available for individual and group instruction, via live chat, email, phone, and face-to-face appointments. Interlibrary loan, audiovisual, and production (lamination, color copies, posters,
etc.) services as well as a thriving archives and robust digitization projects round out the library's offerings. Library website: http://gardner-webb.edu/library/
Gardner-Webb University
Gardner-Webb University maintains a policy of non-discrimination. No aspect of employment will be influenced by race, color, sex, national origin, veteran status, handicap,
age, or any other basis prohibited by statute.
Gardner-Webb University is a coeducational, residential, private institution with a strong emphasis in the Liberal Arts, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy
access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 4,000 students. Founded by North Carolina Baptists in 1905, Gardner-Webb University employs individuals who
participate in and wholeheartedly support Christian values.