Information Literacy Librarian - John M Flaxman Library
Information Literacy Librarian - John M Flaxman Library
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As part of a collaborative and dynamic team at the John M. Flaxman Library the Information Literacy Librarian leads the development and design of various instructional programs and provides highly specialized services to support and fully engage in the School of the Art Institute of Chicagos educational mission and the success of its students. The Information Literacy Librarian builds relationships with faculty students and staff to support their information needs; serves as a liaison to several departments; provides instruction sessions and general research help; and guides library users in identifying accessing and evaluating information in all formats. We require a commitment to art and design education and a commitment to demonstrated knowledge of diversity equity and inclusion issues related to research instruction and usercentered public service.
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- Job Classification: FullTime Staff
- Grade Level: 7
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Learning:
- Coordinates the design and development of the information literacy instruction program for the library instruction team.
- Leads the instruction team in formulating goals strategies and the continuous assessment of information literacy instruction programs and student learning for the Library Special Collections.
- Collaborates closely with instruction librarians and special collections staff to create in class and various other instructional programs and services.
- Designs and produces a range of instructional and information literacy related materials including workshops tutorials and other learning objects. Engages faculty and staff to develop collaborative teaching and learning projects aligned with the curriculum at SAIC.
- Takes the initiative in promoting the School s agenda for student success.
Outreach Engagement:
- Develops activities outreach tools and programs that support social justice equity inclusion and diversity as outlined in SAIC policies and strategic plans.
- Designs and implements outreach initiatives that actively promote and enhance awareness of collections resources and services among faculty students and key constituents.
- Serves on Library Special Collections working groups and committees and represents the library through involvement in other internal and external committees organizations and associations.
- Actively engages faculty students and staff in assigned subject disciplines and/or departments to foster strong working relationships and integrate library resources and collections into curricula and research projects.
Public Service:
- Provides a full range of research and reference services for students faculty and other library patrons including research consultations in person chat email reference assistance and general public services at all main service points.
- Contributes to the ongoing assessment of library collections policies and services.
- Collaborates with colleagues throughout the Library Special Collections and across campus to enhance the user experience in relation to library collections and services.
- In partnership with the Research and Access Services Librarian and staff develops and maintains internal and external communications and statistical data.
- In the absence of the Research and Access Services Librarian and other staff supervises and oversees student workers or practicum/interns as assigned.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Requirements:
- Commitment to the educational mission of the School and respect for all campus community members.
- Masters degree in Library or Information Science or related field.
- Background in the arts or humanities.
- Teaching experience: at least one year working in or leading a library instruction program in an academic or similar setting.
- 13 years of experience working in a library archive or similar institution.
- Demonstrable knowledge of current issues and best practices for library Research Reference and Instruction.
- A strong commitment to excellence in public service and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment.
- Ability to work effectively within a team or independently.
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of vendors and delivery systems for current reference resources.
- Understanding of instructional and assessment methods and measures used by libraries.
- Proficiency in using standard office software web services and networked environments.
- Proficiency in using social media relevant to library outreach and instruction.
Preferred:
- Professional experience in a similar position especially at a school of art design or architecture.
- Working knowledge of the ACRL Framework.
- Proficiency in using integrated library systems (ILS) OCLC and/or other standard library technologies.
- Experience working in art or designrelated fields especially at an independent nonprofit college of art and design.
- Degree(s) in the visual arts design or architecture.
UNION: This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.
EEO The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the Department of Human Resources at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
