Position: Reference and Instruction Librarian
Library: Bethel University
As a Reference and Instruction Librarian, you’ll support the Bethel community in the promotion, facilitation, and teaching of information literacy, research skills, active lifelong learning, and truth seeking. You’ll also evaluate and communicate the effectiveness and value of the University Library achieved within the context of a broad array of resources the library collects and/or promotes.
Position Status – Full-Time, Exempt/Salaried
Months Per Year – 12
Benefits Eligible – Full Benefits
Resume Required – Yes
Job Number – MAF1100001
Posting Date – June 20, 2016
Responsibilities:
- Provide liaison services to assigned departments/programs including:
- Collaborate with faculty to prepare and deliver information literacy
- Provide instruction both online and face-to-face
- Create learning objects to facilitate the use of library resources, and to promote information literacy and quality research
- Provide reference and research assistance in person, via email, chat, phone, etc.
- Assess usability and user experience of library products, systems, and services using both qualitative and quantitative measurements. Bring user experience concepts to bear on the creation, development, and implementation of online and physical services in the library. Participate in development and enhancement of online services using html, CSS, jQuery and project management skills.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of academic research resources, print and online
- Strong public service orientation, able to provide in-person and virtual professional service to a diverse clientele, including traditional day students, adult students, faculty, staff, and guests
- Familiarity with the technologies needed to assist and teach library users (e.g., Microsoft operating system and Office Suite, chat, email, screen casting program, learning management system using html, CSS, jQuery and project management skills)
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Able to work independently as well as in teams
Required Experience: 2 years’ experience in an academic library setting preferred
Required Education: MLIS from an ALA accredited program required
Additional Information
- Must be able to work in a sitting position at a computer for extended periods of time
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while teaching
- Must be able to stoop down for, reach for, and lift library materials up to 20 pounds
- This is a 1.00 FTE, 12 months per year position, and includes evening and weekend shifts.
- It is expected that about half of the information literacy instruction sessions taught will take place off-campus or online.
Questions?
Office of Human Resources
Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
651.638.6119
[email protected]
Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, with an additional seminary location in San Diego, California, and a satellite location in Bloomington, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor’s and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.
Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, or disability. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.