Referee Job at Bowie State University
Posting Details
Job Specification Information
Job Posting Number
S313NE
Position Title
Online Reference and Instructional Librarian
Class Title
Staff
Regular or Contingent II
Contingent II (more than 6 mos)
Desired Start Date
FLSA
Exempt
Grade/Range
$50,000 - $60,000
Open Date
03/07/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Nature of Duties
The Online Reference and Instructional Librarian provides Instruction and research assistance to both online and on-campus students, faculty, and staff by, creating online tutorials, self-guided library instruction modules, holding one-on-one research meetings, and purchasing materials. An important part of the position is supporting the mission of the University and the Library in advancing academic excellence and student success goals for the distance learning community.
Distance Services
- Provides and promotes library support services to all online students, staff, and faculty.
- Develops and maintains library online presence, online technologies, and instructional materials for online education.
Research/Instructional Services
- Assists patrons with reference questions, research sessions, and with using and accessing Library tools and information resources.
- Provides research project consultations with on-campus and online faculty and students.
- Coordinates and conducts online and face-to-face instructional programs/sessions to promote and ensure library assessment, collection development and other library services.
Collections Management
- Oversees all aspects of Online Technical Services, including acquisitions, serials, cataloging, and collection development.
- Collaborates with faculty and staff to develop collections and resources to support on- campus and online learning programs.
- Coordinates the development of electronic resources, including electronic databases, e-journals, e-books, and emerging technologies.
- Prepares monthly summary, statistical and evaluative reports, of all activities.
- Serves as a library liaison to the online programs of the university providing recommendations for purchases and resources.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
These are the job duties for required of the position
Education
ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year professional reference or instruction experience in an academic library, preferably in a liberal arts setting.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct residential and online university students in the use of library resources, both electronic and print.
- Strong commitment to information literacy, customer service, and support of the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
- Knowledge of online databases, electronic resources, and integrated library systems (ILS) as applied to the academic library setting.
- Experience preferred as an embedded librarian, instructional designer, or help desk technician in learning management systems.
- Experience preferred in developing online tutorials.
- Proven team-player in a highly collaborative environment.
- Advanced proficiency in subject classification of materials in all formats, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and thoroughness.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various academic constituencies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Proven initiative and self-direction.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Conditions of Employment
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff employes at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.
This is a Union Position.
Bowie State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff employes at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.
This is a Union Position.
Bowie State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Other
Works independently, under the direct supervision/collaboration of the Dean of Library.
BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2528
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, or master’s degree in a relevant field?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
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