Academic Support Librarian
Academic Support Librarian
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10-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 66560 - 83799
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
10-04-2025
Job Description
Primary Purpose
The Academic Support Librarian plays a valuable role in providing energy and initiative to the University of the Pacific Librarys research support and learning services. Reporting to the Director of University Libraries the person in this role collaborates with fellow librarians in delivering services to the University community. In particular the person in this position will develop curated collections provide research expertise and deliver educational services for the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy the School of Engineering and Computer Science additional STEM departments and other programs as needed. The Academic Support Librarian contributes to a studentcentered organization and is committed to examining and pursuing ways to address diversity equity inclusion and accessibility DEIA within the library.
Essential Functions
Provide liaison support for assigned subject areas through library sessions research consultations collection development and other related projects. Curate and manage the librarys collection of owned licensed and opensource resources ensuring alignment with the institutions academic and research needs and interests as well as fostering resource discoverability visibility and usage. Collaborates with fellow Academic Support Librarians and studentcentered academic partners to support student success and retention through research consultations library instruction and other information literacy services and programs Incorporates active learning strategies in the classroom to support the needs of the learners whether the instruction occurs inperson virtual synchronous asynchronous hybrid and/or flipped. Support digital scholarship and open access initiatives by providing guidance on data management digital humanities contributions to the institutional repository Scholarly Commons and other emerging trends and technologies. Contribute to the General Education program by providing library sessions for assigned CORE 001 courses. Serve on University and department committees task forces and teams and facilitate and participate in collaborative research projects and communities with faculty students and other librarians both internally and externally as appropriate. Support and educate faculty staff and students with federally funded research. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socioeconomic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
ALA accredited masters degree in library or information science or STEM (Two 2 years of fulltime experience in the same/similar position is equal to one 1 year of completed posthigh school education coursework. Two 2 years of experience providing information services in an academic library setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success in teaching and learning activities including understanding of best practices such as active learning projectbased learning or evidencebased practice to transform student learning experiences and improve student retention. Passion for quality library services centered around student learning and realized through collegial partnerships. Understanding of/Familiarity with current trends in information literacy and academic libraries (ex. Artificial intelligence sustainability open access etc.. Specific regarding instruction to help students and faculty develop critical skills for locating evaluating creating and using information effectively. Experience with collection curation including the evaluation and selection of content in print and electronic formats and document delivery and resourcesharing services. Knowledge of Open Educational Resources OER and creative ability to support faculty with OER and Affordable Learning Solution initiatives. Including knowledge of open access scholarship transformative agreements Subscribe to Open funding partnerships and the ability to discuss educate and recommend options with faculty. Facility with utilizing technology to transform research and learning experiences. Ability to manage time and coordinate projects in a rapidly changing environment with a positive flexible and innovative attitude. Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to advancing diversity equity and inclusion as core values and strategic priorities in the library and at the University of the Pacific. Commitment to collaborative teamwork and quality service. Understanding of data privacy concerns particularly in health science fields for research subjects including the ability to navigate and advice on Institutional Review Board IRB processes and data management planning. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Some evening and weekend work is required. The Academic Support Librarian may support programs in all three campuses (Stockton Sacramento and San Francisco).
The Academic Support Librarian plays a valuable role in providing energy and initiative to the University of the Pacific Librarys research support and learning services. Reporting to the Director of University Libraries the person in this role collaborates with fellow librarians in delivering services to the University community. In particular the person in this position will develop curated collections provide research expertise and deliver educational services for the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy the School of Engineering and Computer Science additional STEM departments and other programs as needed. The Academic Support Librarian contributes to a studentcentered organization and is committed to examining and pursuing ways to address diversity equity inclusion and accessibility DEIA within the library.
Essential Functions
Provide liaison support for assigned subject areas through library sessions research consultations collection development and other related projects. Curate and manage the librarys collection of owned licensed and opensource resources ensuring alignment with the institutions academic and research needs and interests as well as fostering resource discoverability visibility and usage. Collaborates with fellow Academic Support Librarians and studentcentered academic partners to support student success and retention through research consultations library instruction and other information literacy services and programs Incorporates active learning strategies in the classroom to support the needs of the learners whether the instruction occurs inperson virtual synchronous asynchronous hybrid and/or flipped. Support digital scholarship and open access initiatives by providing guidance on data management digital humanities contributions to the institutional repository Scholarly Commons and other emerging trends and technologies. Contribute to the General Education program by providing library sessions for assigned CORE 001 courses. Serve on University and department committees task forces and teams and facilitate and participate in collaborative research projects and communities with faculty students and other librarians both internally and externally as appropriate. Support and educate faculty staff and students with federally funded research. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socioeconomic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
ALA accredited masters degree in library or information science or STEM (Two 2 years of fulltime experience in the same/similar position is equal to one 1 year of completed posthigh school education coursework. Two 2 years of experience providing information services in an academic library setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success in teaching and learning activities including understanding of best practices such as active learning projectbased learning or evidencebased practice to transform student learning experiences and improve student retention. Passion for quality library services centered around student learning and realized through collegial partnerships. Understanding of/Familiarity with current trends in information literacy and academic libraries (ex. Artificial intelligence sustainability open access etc.. Specific regarding instruction to help students and faculty develop critical skills for locating evaluating creating and using information effectively. Experience with collection curation including the evaluation and selection of content in print and electronic formats and document delivery and resourcesharing services. Knowledge of Open Educational Resources OER and creative ability to support faculty with OER and Affordable Learning Solution initiatives. Including knowledge of open access scholarship transformative agreements Subscribe to Open funding partnerships and the ability to discuss educate and recommend options with faculty. Facility with utilizing technology to transform research and learning experiences. Ability to manage time and coordinate projects in a rapidly changing environment with a positive flexible and innovative attitude. Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to advancing diversity equity and inclusion as core values and strategic priorities in the library and at the University of the Pacific. Commitment to collaborative teamwork and quality service. Understanding of data privacy concerns particularly in health science fields for research subjects including the ability to navigate and advice on Institutional Review Board IRB processes and data management planning. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Some evening and weekend work is required. The Academic Support Librarian may support programs in all three campuses (Stockton Sacramento and San Francisco).
Employment Type
Full-Time
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