Position: Research and Instruction Librarian
Library: St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College Libraries seek a creative, innovative, and service-oriented Research & Instruction (R&I) Librarian committed to public service in a liberal arts college environment. This librarian must have a strong interest in, and innovative perspective on, information literacy and teaching. As a highly collaborative member of the Research & Instruction department, the librarian serves as a liaison to several active departments – such as Asian Studies, History, Environmental Studies, and Social Work/Family Studies – to provide dynamic and passionate support for the teaching, learning, and academic research in those disciplines.
In concert with other librarians and instructional technologists, the librarian works with faculty and students in all disciplines to support and encourage the exploration and application of new technologies and methodologies for digital scholarship and scholarly inquiry. The librarian stays current with advances in information technology’s impact on libraries and digital scholarship, including new forms of publishing, copyright, fair use, and accessibility.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working closely with faculty, the librarian develops and teaches course-integrated information literacy sessions to deliver optimal research instruction in their disciplines.
- Continually improves subject expertise in order to provide faculty, students, and staff with specialized professional support to liaison departments and programs.
- Assists the St. Olaf community and the general public at the research desk, by phone, by e-mail, chat, and in personal meetings. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
- Develops, maintains, and promotes knowledge of teaching and research trends, emerging instructional technologies, and scholarly communication. Creates online teaching materials to support educational goals of the R&I department.
- Collaborates with instructional technology specialists in the application of technologies in instructional and research activities, including digital scholarship.
- As a member of the Bridge Consortium the librarian works collaboratively and in tandem with peers at Carleton College participating in all appropriate Bridge working groups, meetings and functions, in order to provide excellent access to joint library resources and to ensure that work is not duplicated and that costs are contained or reduced. Additionally, the librarian may be asked to provide services to Carleton College as part of the duties of this position.
- Participates in national, regional, and local associations and professional groups as appropriate. Contributes to the scholarship of the profession to share new information and expertise with academic colleagues.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned, depending upon additional expertise, interests, and the needs of the libraries.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution or related discipline.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Interest and passion in providing research assistance in an academic library including research/ reference service and library instruction.
- Knowledge and interest in best practices and innovations in teaching and learning related to information literacy.
- Knowledge and interest in current and emerging technologies in digital and web-based library services.
- Interest in and ability to form successful connections with students and other relevant groups, both on and off campus.
- Ability to foster a supportive and collaborative work climate with a broad range of colleagues, including faculty and academic support staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong public service orientation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on teams and independently.
- Understanding of the nature and philosophy of a liberal arts college.
Preferred:
- Additional graduate degrees, especially in History, Asian Studies, Environmental Studies or any interdisciplinary or social science discipline.
- Experience teaching information literacy in an academic setting.
- Experience in the application of instructional technologies in higher education.
- Knowledge of a language other than English.
To apply, please use the online application form.