Instructional Services Reference Library
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Instructional Services Reference Librarian will lead the department by initiating, promoting, and providing a full range of responsive, high-quality reference services to individuals and groups. Maintains a library environment that is conducive to productive student learning. Teaches classes and provides workshops in library use and research techniques. Collaborates with others and works individually to produce a variety of informational and instructional materials to assist library users in successfully using library resources.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, implements, markets, and evaluates the library’s instructional program.
Collaborates with others and works individually to produce a variety of informational and instructional materials to assist library users in successfully using library resources.
In collaboration with administration and colleagues will develop, implement, advocate, promote, document, integrate and assess information literacy initiatives.
Works collegually with instructors to create course assignments that relate to library resources and information literacy goals.
Develops and manages a comprehensive bibliographic instruction program for the college composition classes.
Creates successful liaisons and outreach relationships by providing professional development workshops for faculty using the library’s services and resources.
Remains current with changing information-delivery systems and recommends the implementation of new technologies to enhance library instruction.
Maintains statistics on library instruction and creates reports as needed.
Work Tasks and Duties
Manages the Reference Department and the library’s research computers.
Directs students to specific informational sources and assists students and other patrons in the use of the Internet, the online services, the catalog and the collection.
Assists with the collection development process which includes recommending book purchases and weeding outdated resources.
Assists with the creation and administration of an annual or bi-annual library survey for students and faculty to assess performance.
Participates in college committees and special projects.
Supports agency and departmental strategic objectives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists work-study Interns specific to Reference and Library Instruction department
Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Required: graduate degree in Library and Information Science; two years related work experience and/or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Willingness to participate in initiatives to innovate library services and resource access.
Other Competencies
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Shaw University.
Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical.
Strong oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required.
Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.
Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision, using computers for long periods of time.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.