Online Learning Librarian

Description

The Online Learning Librarian, under general supervision, serves as a member of the Research & Assessment department. This individual will participate in the library’s information literacy program and provide support for faculty and students in the University’s online programs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver effective and inclusive online instructional plans and resources, using accessibility guidelines and principles, best practices in inclusive and equitable pedagogy, and relevant library and higher education standards.
• Gather data to assess the quality and impact of online instruction services.
• Raise awareness and increase use of library services and resources among online, hybrid, and/or remote students and faculty.
• Teach and promote the library’s instructional program based on goals and strategies derived from professional library standards and frameworks for information literacy.
• Collaborate with others and work individually to produce and maintain a variety of informational and instructional materials such as online tutorials and reference guides.
• Collaborate with university faculty, staff, and students to promote and integrate information literacy.
• Conduct research consultations.
• Serve as a liaison to the Graduate School, eLearning, and other academic departments.
• Attend meetings, participate in special projects, and serve on committees relating to the library, the University, and consortia, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience designing and administering information literacy instruction and incorporating best pedagogical approaches to information literacy both in-person and virtually.
• Familiarity with current and emerging trends in librarianship, specifically information literacy instruction and collection resources designed to support assigned liaison areas.
• Experience with or interest in critical pedagogy.
• Experience or familiarity with:
  • Media creation (video, audio, and visual)
  • Teaching through Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, etc.)
  • Open educational resources (OER)