Information Literacy Librarian
Reading, PA - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary:
Responsible for the planning coordination and supervision of the following major library activities: information literacy instruction and tools and research services. Participates in library assessment planning and data collection. With other professional staff sets library-wide policies determines library directions and develops appropriate performance measures.
Essential Functions:
- Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity equity and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation respect for all intellectual curiosity solution focus and innovation and mutual accountability.
- Lead present and coordinate library information literacy instruction. Work with faculty to provide information literacy sessions.
- Participate in library assessment activities including planning measurement and analysis of data. Evaluates the effectiveness of library resources and services assessment and provides recommendations.
- Participate in digital and print collection development activities and act as library liaison with the faculty in assigned academic areas.
- Lead reference staffing and tracking. Provide reference assistance to students faculty staff and community patrons.
- Develop update and publish information literacy guides and other resources in all formats for the Franco Library.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Train and manage a graduate assistant to populate and monitor all aspects of the librarys social media presence.
- Hire train and supervise the librarys Graduate Assistants.
- Maintain librarys webpage.
- Assist with technical services operations.
- Educate and assist faculty with Open Educational Resources (OER).
- Engage with the university community through committee work displays service activities etc.
- Create and maintain librarys information literacy video collection.
- Will be expected to work evening hours.
Qualification/Education:
- Commitment to the mission statement core values and goals of Alvernia University.
- A masters degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Academic library experience in reference services information literacy instruction and library assessment and data collection.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; utilizes excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to adapt and lead in a changing library environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Ability to effectively supervise student workers.
Physical Requirements:
- Attendance is required to perform the duties of this job.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Employee Benefits: Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
- Robust Health Coverage - Choose from three offered medical plans plus dental and vision.
- Financial Security- Enjoy university paid Life/AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability with options for Short-Term Disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
- Exceptional Retirement - Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You will get 100% immediate vesting a university gift contribution and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
- Time off & Flexibility - Take advantage of 20 paid holidays including five floating holidays and the possibility of flexible or hybrid work options for many roles.
- Invest in Your Future - Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
- On-Campus Wellness- Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
- Employee Meal Plan - This plan provides convenient flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.
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