Instruction & Outreach Librarian

Summary of Position 

Under the general direction of the Library Director the Instruction and Outreach Librarian is responsible for managing and delivering instructional services and outreach programs to enhance the learning and research experiences of Augsburg students. This position fosters collaboration with faculty students and staff across the University and contributes to the development of library instruction and research services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instructional Services:
• Develop deliver and assess library instruction sessions to support information literacy and research skill development for students.
• Create and maintain asynchronous instructional materials including tutorials research guides and online learning objects.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues to integrate library resources and information literacy into the curriculum and instructional design.

Reference and Research Services:

• Provide in-depth reference services and research consultations to individuals and groups.
• Create and maintain research guides and other online resources to support academic programs and research initiatives.
• As part of a team staff an on-call research assistance schedule to provide on-demand support for faculty students and staff in person and online during set hours that may include evenings or weekends.

Outreach and Engagement:

• Serve as the primary liaison to assigned academic departments developing strong relationships with faculty students and staff colleagues in other departments.
• Plan implement and/or support campus wide outreach programs and events to promote library services and resources to the Augsburg community.
• Participate in campus events and activities to engage with the university community.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain timely and accurate statistics on instruction sessions research consultations and library events.
• Participate in collection management projects including weeding and resource evaluation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.
• Engage in professional development activities on and off campus to stay current with trends and best practices in instruction outreach and library services.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is an office or classroom setting. Sedentary work for long periods of time. 
• Regular computer and phone use. 
• Occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree from an ALA-accredited institution at the date of hire.
• Demonstrated experience with or interest in providing research support in a library setting.
• Demonstrated experience with or interest in information literacy instruction and assessment in a library setting.
• Demonstrated experience with or interest in library programming in a library setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience. 
• Demonstrated experience or interest in developing asynchronous instructional materials.
• Demonstrated experience teaching especially in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience serving users from diverse socioeconomic cultural and/or academic backgrounds.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to working with a diverse community of learners.
• Ability to make decisions independently and collaboratively. 
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse working environment. 
• Ability to be attentive to details be accurate be precise. 
• Ability to lead/teach work in a team environment and work interdentally with little or no supervision. 
• Ability to reason/analyze maintain confidentiality and demonstrate patience and understanding. 
• Ability to show initiative multi-task and organize workflow manage one or more projects and handle frequent interruptions. 
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing environment.

Additional Information :

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position please include the following in your application:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) 

Compensation & Benefits at Augsburg

• The compensation range is $55000 to $60000 annually DOQ.

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees spouses and dependents and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Generous paid time-off including 14 paid holidays 12 sick days 2 community service days and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
• Employer-paid STD LTD and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Equal Opportunity 

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.  

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time