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The Access Services and Assessment Librarian oversees the Access Services department at Southern Oregon Universitys Hannon Library and leads faculty and staff in the assessment of the librarys varied services and resources. The librarian has a high degree of fluency in multiple library and administrative technologies such as Alma ILLiad Banner Improve and others. Setting the tone for excellent public services at Hannon Library to students faculty staff and community members the librarian leads by example and ensures the effective functioning of the Access Services team responsible for circulation resource sharing and stacks maintenance. Assessment is an essential part of Southern Oregon Universitys mission and values; the campus as a whole is committed to using data and analytics to promote student learning service excellence and civic engagement. The Access Services and Assessment Librarian uses data gathered from library departments and assessments of student work to communicate the librarys alignment with institutional goals to the campus and to work with library staff and faculty to propose policies services and initiatives to support student success and retention. In addition the librarian provides analytics data to library faculty to support decision making. Hannon Librarians are an integral part of teaching and education at Southern Oregon University. The Access Services and Assessment Librarian proactively participates in the librarys information literacy and instruction program (faculty-requested instruction sessions credit courses and instructional workshops) with a focus on teaching students the essential skills necessary to successfully navigate todays information landscape. The individual in this position participates in an active faculty liaison program serving as collection coordinator and faculty liaison to assigned departments and delivering library instruction. Other instructional responsibilities include providing research guidance at the Research Help desk (6-8 hours/week) via email and in one-on-one consultations to a culturally diverse faculty and student body with increasingly interdisciplinary research interests. Hannon Library is a collaborative library environment where staff and faculty work together on programs planning services collections and more. The Access Services and Assessment Librarian works with other library faculty and staff to develop demonstrate and promote instructional and user support materials for liaison programs. They serve on library and university committees and participate in varied library initiatives as appropriate. The position is open until filled with a priority deadline of May 24 2021. Southern Oregon University is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students. Librarians play an important role in making students feel at home and also helping them move toward the successful completion of their studies. In our efforts to further this goal each librarian will be a liaison to a student group associated with a marginalized population. As the leader of the Access Services department the librarian in this role also works with campus stakeholders library faculty and staff and administration to promote equity diversity and inclusion at Hannon Library. This position reports directly to the University Librarian and is a tenure-track faculty position. The librarian will be expected to participate in service and scholarly activities commensurate with faculty rank. Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 6000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival the Ashland International Film Festival and the Britt Music Festival. The region is noted for its unparalleled biodiversity and the university lies in close proximity to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Rogue Valley is renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking skiing and biking. We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
Physical Demands
Regular teaching activities including standing/sitting lecturing and using a computer.
Duties
Professorial: Teaching scholarship professional development and service.
Minimum Qualifications
ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library or Information Science A second masters degree or in the process of completing a second masters degree (Successful applicant must complete the second masters degree to achieve tenure and promotion) 1 years successful teaching experience preferably in an academic or research library Strong public service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with faculty students staff and the public Mastery of circulation functions such as processing notices and reports and solving complex circulation problems Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and work effectively and creatively both independently and in a collaborative and collegial environment 2 years experience supervising professional staff Proficiency with the circulation module of a shared ILS preferably Ex Libris Alma and other library-related software and technologies Documented evidence of scholarly activities Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population Experience in providing quality reference services Commitment to professional growth and development in librarianship Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as an administrator of the fulfillment module of Ex Libris Alma Experience with Alma Analytics Experience managing library spaces Two or more years of professional experience in an academic library Three or more years of experience as a reference librarian Experience creating electronic research guides and video tutorials Experience leading sustainable assessment initiatives Experience applying quantitative and qualitative assessment methods Experience utilizing data visualization tools and techniques to communicate assessment results Experience participating in collecting analyzing and reporting data to external agencies such as IPEDS and ACRL Background in currently needed subject areas such as nursing STEM music sociology anthropology communication or other areas depending on need and expertise.
The Access Services and Assessment Librarian oversees the Access Services department at Southern Oregon Universitys Hannon Library and leads faculty and staff in the assessment of the librarys varied services and resources. The librarian has a high degree of fluency in multiple library and administrative technologies such as Alma ILLiad Banner Improve and others. Setting the tone for excellent public services at Hannon Library to students faculty staff and community members the librarian leads by example and ensures the effective functioning of the Access Services team responsible for circulation resource sharing and stacks maintenance. Assessment is an essential part of Southern Oregon Universitys mission and values; the campus as a whole is committed to using data and analytics to promote student learning service excellence and civic engagement. The Access Services and Assessment Librarian uses data gathered from library departments and assessments of student work to communicate the librarys alignment with institutional goals to the campus and to work with library staff and faculty to propose policies services and initiatives to support student success and retention. In addition the librarian provides analytics data to library faculty to support decision making. Hannon Librarians are an integral part of teaching and education at Southern Oregon University. The Access Services and Assessment Librarian proactively participates in the librarys information literacy and instruction program (faculty-requested instruction sessions credit courses and instructional workshops) with a focus on teaching students the essential skills necessary to successfully navigate todays information landscape. The individual in this position participates in an active faculty liaison program serving as collection coordinator and faculty liaison to assigned departments and delivering library instruction. Other instructional responsibilities include providing research guidance at the Research Help desk (6-8 hours/week) via email and in one-on-one consultations to a culturally diverse faculty and student body with increasingly interdisciplinary research interests. Hannon Library is a collaborative library environment where staff and faculty work together on programs planning services collections and more. The Access Services and Assessment Librarian works with other library faculty and staff to develop demonstrate and promote instructional and user support materials for liaison programs. They serve on library and university committees and participate in varied library initiatives as appropriate. The position is open until filled with a priority deadline of May 24 2021. Southern Oregon University is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students. Librarians play an important role in making students feel at home and also helping them move toward the successful completion of their studies. In our efforts to further this goal each librarian will be a liaison to a student group associated with a marginalized population. As the leader of the Access Services department the librarian in this role also works with campus stakeholders library faculty and staff and administration to promote equity diversity and inclusion at Hannon Library. This position reports directly to the University Librarian and is a tenure-track faculty position. The librarian will be expected to participate in service and scholarly activities commensurate with faculty rank. Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 6000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival the Ashland International Film Festival and the Britt Music Festival. The region is noted for its unparalleled biodiversity and the university lies in close proximity to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Rogue Valley is renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking skiing and biking. We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
Physical Demands
Regular teaching activities including standing/sitting lecturing and using a computer.
Duties
Professorial: Teaching scholarship professional development and service.
Minimum Qualifications
ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library or Information Science A second masters degree or in the process of completing a second masters degree (Successful applicant must complete the second masters degree to achieve tenure and promotion) 1 years successful teaching experience preferably in an academic or research library Strong public service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with faculty students staff and the public Mastery of circulation functions such as processing notices and reports and solving complex circulation problems Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and work effectively and creatively both independently and in a collaborative and collegial environment 2 years experience supervising professional staff Proficiency with the circulation module of a shared ILS preferably Ex Libris Alma and other library-related software and technologies Documented evidence of scholarly activities Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population Experience in providing quality reference services Commitment to professional growth and development in librarianship Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as an administrator of the fulfillment module of Ex Libris Alma Experience with Alma Analytics Experience managing library spaces Two or more years of professional experience in an academic library Three or more years of experience as a reference librarian Experience creating electronic research guides and video tutorials Experience leading sustainable assessment initiatives Experience applying quantitative and qualitative assessment methods Experience utilizing data visualization tools and techniques to communicate assessment results Experience participating in collecting analyzing and reporting data to external agencies such as IPEDS and ACRL Background in currently needed subject areas such as nursing STEM music sociology anthropology communication or other areas depending on need and expertise.
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Full Time
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