Teaching & Engagement Librarian

The Coe College Stewart Memorial Library is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Teaching & Engagement Librarian who is motivated to teach, investigate new tools, and collaborate with faculty, students, and other librarians to provide library and information literacy instruction and research assistance. This faculty librarian position reports to the Director of Library Services.

The Teaching & Engagement Librarian works to maintain and expand the library’s visibility and involvement on Coe’s campus to ensure all students and faculty have an awareness of the services offered by Stewart Memorial Library and Librarians, in particular. They proactively partner across the library and the institution to integrate information literacy into the broader curriculum, develop outreach initiatives, corresponding inclusive programming, as well as maintain a social media presence. Additionally, they oversee the MakerStudio and virtual reality as forms of supplemental student resources.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Leads the design and delivery of the library’s student-centered instructional services
Works with first year faculty and others on attainment of college-wide informational literacy goals
Proactively partners with faculty in liaison departments to integrate information literacy workshops and librarian involvement into the broader curriculum
Designs, implements, and analyzes assessment of teaching and learning
Oversees the library’s digital and technology-based learning resources including virtual reality space and the MakerStudio
Works closely with the reference services team to provide scheduled one-on-one and drop in research consultations
Develops inclusive outreach initiatives, including maintaining a robust social media presence
Fosters campus-wide partnerships with other departments and student organizations to ensure the library’s role in student success
Supports the assessment of library services and collections
Participates in library-wide conversations related to planning, goal setting, and projects to improve processes, services, and collections

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to build upon the success of the library's current instruction & outreach programs, have a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and will manifest a commitment to student success.

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree required in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
Academic library experience or demonstrated coursework in this area required
Familiarity with current trends, standards, and technologies in information literacy and library instruction required

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

Position Specific:

Understanding of information literacy concepts and trends, including the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
Teaching and presentation software experience
Demonstrated experience with digital initiatives and scholarship
Flexibility to take on new responsibilities in a changing environment

Desired:

Working knowledge of major research databases
Knowledge of technology innovations in libraries, specifically with regard to makerspaces and virtual reality
Experience providing inclusive library programming to an academic community
Social media and outreach experience
Supervisory and managerial experience

Coe College Competencies:

Dedication to the educational mission of a private, residential liberal arts college
Ability to maintain positive relationships in a collaborative and diverse team atmosphere
Commitment to excellent customer and/or student service
Demonstrated ethical and responsible decision making
Consistent attendance and accountability necessary to meet position objectives

To apply for this position visit http://apply.interfolio.com/128148

Coe is committed to fostering a multicultural environment and encourages applications from individuals who will help fulfill that goal. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and diverse perspectives and aim to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity. Coe College is an equal opportunity employer.