Research and Writing Librarian

Research and Writing Librarian

Locations: Remote

Time type: Full time

Job requisition id: R19157

The Research and Writing Librarian will deliver library and information literacy services as well as provide support for students needing assistance with writing. The position provides support according to industry standards, best practices, and the University Library strategy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works with patrons one-on-one and in groups to answer questions regarding writing, research, and information literacy.
• Assists in delivering asynchronous and synchronous instruction to patrons on library and information literacy topics.
• Provides high-quality reference support to patrons across multiple tools, including but not limited to phone, email, and chat clients.
• Actively supports the University Library strategy for reference and instruction services.
• Continually expands own knowledge of library research resources and tools so as to continually improve the delivery, quality, and relevancy of instruction and reference services.
• Stays engaged with industry trends.
• Collaborates with other library team members to identify opportunities to improve student learning.
• Other initiatives as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Exhibit sound judgment and accountability in making decisions.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasive skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer and troubleshooting skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Teams, Windows and VDI environments, etc.).
• Ability to be proactive, work with urgency, and find efficiencies.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize duties.
• Ability to create learning objects to support patron needs, such as LibGuides, tutorials, handouts, videos.
• Ability to use Springshare products at the editor level.

Work Experience:

• 1+ years experience delivering student-centric library and information literacy instruction in higher education required.
• 1+ years experience delivering student-centric reference services in higher education required.
• 1+ years experience in developing online research services for adult learners required.

Education:

• Master of Library Science degree from an institution accredited by the American Library Association is required.

Other:

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office includes movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs a warrant.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.