What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Instruction Librarian position at University of West Alabama?
- Provide research and reference services in the on-campus and online environments, using the research consultation model and other available technologies.
- Teach research instruction sessions for assigned subjects and academic programs, working strategically with the other subject librarians to integrate instruction into the courses.
- Create and maintain library guides and instructional resources for University students, faculty, and community patrons.
- Contribute to the success of the assigned subjects and academic programs by effectively serving as a liaison librarian.
- Build and maintain relationships with University faculty in assigned subject area(s) and academic programs.
- Manage and develop library resources – print and electronic – for assigned subjects.
- Commit to ongoing professional development, scholarly contribution, and service to the University and library profession.
- Oversee resource sharing.
- Assist with library outreach.
- Work collaboratively with the library team.
- All other duties as assigned by the Director of the Library.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library/information science program.
- Two (2) or more years’ experience in an academic library setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting the UWA mission and working collaboratively.
- Experience with library and educational technologies (Alma, Springshare, WorldShare, EBSCO, and presentation/video creation technologies).
- Experience in planning and delivering information literacy education, research help services, with demonstrated knowledge of best practices.
- Positive, effective, and collaborative communication skills.
Desired:
- Experience collaborating with faculty in a liaison librarian capacity.
- Record of ongoing professional development, scholarly contribution, and service in librarianship.
- Demonstrated knowledge of library outreach practices and experience with successful social media engagement in libraries.
- Experience with resource sharing practices in academic libraries.
- Evidence of professional values and lifelong learning.
- Digital, data, and AI literacy and fluency.
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Application Instructions
To Apply: When you select "Apply Now," you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter.
- A current resume or CV.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.