Instruction and Outreach Librarian
Instruction and Outreach Librarian
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Job Description
Title: Instruction and Outreach Librarian
State Role Title:Library Specialist III
Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location:Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) seeks a passionate creative and user-focused professional to join Preston Library as an Instruction and Outreach librarian. The successful candidate will: oversee all aspects of research and instruction services including policies and procedures; advocate for innovative library instruction; and assess programs to help the library understand and respond to cadet and faculty research and information needs. The librarian will work closely with faculty instructors and administrators to cultivate and promote Preston Library through outreach programming. This position will also be an advocate for the continuous improvement of the users experience (UX) of the librarys virtual services.
This position is a full-time uniformed (non-active duty) non-tenure-track Administrative/Professional Faculty Librarian position that reports to the Library Director. This librarian will participate night and weekend duty as required.
Responsibilities:
Design and deliver user-focused instruction sessions.
Maintain online research tools and create research aids that facilitate library usage (e.g. research guides).
Coordinate outreach with partners on Post to promote library services; create and maintain a visible presence on Post representing Library initiatives.
Maintain knowledge of current trends in reference/research services library instruction and incorporate these trends into the work of the library.
Plan- organize- and market- library events and programs.
Coordinate the marketing of library services through a variety of channels including social media print and email.
Advocate for the continuous improvement in UX design of library resources and tools.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree from an American Library Association-accredited graduate program or related graduate degree.
Academic library experience related to public services including research teaching UX or outreach.
Demonstrated commitment to user-centered services for students faculty and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with colleagues and peers.
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
Additional Considerations
Experience with library instruction and assessment
Evidence of experience in the delivery of instruction research services and programming to faculty and students
Experience with Springshare platform and its services.
UX sensitivity and advocacy
Outreach experience
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary is competitive commensurate with experience. As a state institution VMI offers an attractive benefits package including health and retirement options. details are available online in the Administrative/Professional Faculty Handbook.
In addition to the online application please include a letter of interest curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references.
Review of online applications will begin immediately although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported four-year undergraduate military college offering leading academic programs in the liberal arts engineering and the sciences. It is located in the southern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington Virginia (pop. 7000) is also home to Washington & Lee University and offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere in a pleasant rural setting.
Contact Information
Name: Pongracz Sennyey
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
