Instruction and Student Success Librarian Job at W&J College in Washington
W&J College, Washington, DC, United States
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Instruction and Student Success Librarian
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States - 15301
Description
Summary
The Instruction and Student Success Librarian will guide the development of innovative and responsive user-focused services that support student learning, success, recruitment, and retention through extensive collaboration with campus partners, librarians, and library staff. The Instruction and Student Success Librarian serves as a liaison to several academic departments and the First Year Seminar program. This role includes active participation in providing reference and information services, information literacy instruction, and outreach programs to support student learning and research.
Specific Responsibilities: Creates, defines, and leads an innovative information literacy program to support and enhance the College's learning outcomes.
Coordinates the library's instruction and reference services .
Ensures quality and consistency of online resources that support information literacy, including research guides.
Assesses and evaluates information literacy and reference services and resources.
Plans and implements relationships and activities that promote library collections and services and contribute to the intellectual climate on campus.
Cultivates relationships and serves as liaison to other departments and committees on campus to create and participate in initiatives that support student recruitment, academic preparedness, and retention.
Participates in the data analysis of internal and external statistical reports to improve and document work outcomes and project management.
Serves as a liaison to academic departments and assesses and develops the collection in those areas.
Provides reference assistance and supports library events during assigned days, evening and weekend hours.
Required Qualifications ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science
Demonstrated understanding of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction.
Experience in teaching, preference given to teaching undergraduate students.
Ability to work flexibly and creatively both independently as well as with others in a team environment.
Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated understanding of trends and issues in enrollment, support, and retention of college students.
Experience with outreach and promoting services to students.
Familiarity with a liberal arts environment.
Work experience in a library.
Interest and participation in relevant professional organizations
Supervisory Duties
This position has no supervisory duties.
Disclaimer
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.
Job Description Status
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
Application Instructions
Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Employee Benefits
Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.
Getting to Know W&J
Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.
Celebrating Diversity
Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington & Jefferson College W&J is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.
Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee’s total compensation package.
Equal Opportunity Employer Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.
Title IX For more information about Title IX compliance, please visitTitle IX at W&J . W&J is committed to assisting all members of the W&J community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report can be found by visitingHealth, Safety and Security .
COVID-19 As a condition of employment, Washington & Jefferson College requires all staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Prior or upon commencement of employment, new hires must provide proof of their vaccination or have an approved exemption.
For more information on our COVID-19 vaccination policy, click here .
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En Español: Gracias por su interés en Washington & Jefferson College. Todas las solicitudes presentadas a través de nuestro proceso en línea recibirán un correo electrónico de confirmación automático. Debido al número de solicitudes recibidas, lamentamos que no podamos responder a las consultas de estado sobre si se ha llenado un puesto o enviar notificaciones de cierre de puesto a todos los solicitantes. Si determinamos que sus habilidades y experiencia coinciden con los requisitos del puesto, nos pondremos en contacto con usted para discutir la oportunidad más adelante. Esta función incluye la participación activa en la prestación de servicios de referencia e información, instrucción de alfabetización de información y programas de divulgación para apoyar el aprendizaje y la investigación de los estudiantes. Responsabilidades específicas: Crea, define y dirige un programa innovador de alfabetismo de información para respaldar y mejorar los resultados de aprendizaje del Colegio. Coordina la instrucción y servicios de referencia de la biblioteca. Asegura la calidad y la consistencia de los recursos en línea que apoyan la alfabetisation de información, incluidas las guías de investigación. Evalúa y evalúa la alfabetização de información e servicios y recursos de referencia. Las tareas y responsabilidades enumeradas en esta descripción de trabajo son ilustrativas. Se recomienda que todos los documentos estén en formato PDF y se carguen a la vez. Se comenzará la revisión de las solicitudes. Beneficios del empleado Washington & Jefferson College se reserva el derecho de modificar o cambiar esta descrición del trabajo para satisfacer las necesidades de sus programas. Esta descripción del empleo y cualquier anexo no constituyen o representan un contrato. Nuestros profesores dedicados y experimentados son apasionados de la enseñanza y trabajan estrechamente con nuestros estudiantes para garantizar que reciban una educación integral y de calidad. Durante más de 200 años, nuestros exalumnos han influido en el cambio en los negocios, la política, la medicina y las artes y las ciencias como directores ejecutivos, abogados, médicos, investigadores, escritores, maestros y en muchas otras profesiones igualmente dignas. Celebrating Diversity Washington & Jefferson College da la bienvenida a personas de todos los orígenes y creencias que desean participar en una comunidad educativa diversa. El Colegio se esfuerza por ser un lugar donde todos los estudiantes, profesores, administradores y empleados puedan vivir, estudiar y trabajar en un ambiente libre de prejuicios y acoso. Además, el W&J College cumple con todas las leyes federales, estatales y locales aplicables y proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en todos los programas y actividades educativas, admisión de estudiantes y condiciones de empleo para todas las personas calificadas independientemente de su raza, color, sexo, religión, edad, discapacidad, orientación sexual, estatus de veterano protegido, identidad de género o origen nacional. Washington & Jefferson College ofrece un paquete integral de beneficios para los empleados elegibles; incluyendo cobertura de salud, visión y dentales, seguro de vida de grupo, cobertura de AD&D y LTD, plan de jubilación, tiempo de licencia generoso y programas de adición. Estos beneficios contribuyen significativamente al paquete de compensación total del empleado. El Informe Anual de Seguridad se puede encontrar visitando Salud, Seguridad y Seguridad. COVID-19 Como condición de empleo, Washington & Jefferson College requiere que todo el personal y los profesores estén completamente vacunados contra COVID-19. Antes o después del inicio del empleo, los nuevos contratados deben proporcionar prueba de su vacunación o tener una exención aprobada. Para obtener más información sobre nuestra política de vacunas contra COVID-19, haga clic aquí. #J-18808-Ljbffr.
Instruction and Student Success Librarian
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States - 15301
Description
Summary
The Instruction and Student Success Librarian will guide the development of innovative and responsive user-focused services that support student learning, success, recruitment, and retention through extensive collaboration with campus partners, librarians, and library staff. The Instruction and Student Success Librarian serves as a liaison to several academic departments and the First Year Seminar program. This role includes active participation in providing reference and information services, information literacy instruction, and outreach programs to support student learning and research.
Specific Responsibilities: Creates, defines, and leads an innovative information literacy program to support and enhance the College's learning outcomes.
Coordinates the library's instruction and reference services .
Ensures quality and consistency of online resources that support information literacy, including research guides.
Assesses and evaluates information literacy and reference services and resources.
Plans and implements relationships and activities that promote library collections and services and contribute to the intellectual climate on campus.
Cultivates relationships and serves as liaison to other departments and committees on campus to create and participate in initiatives that support student recruitment, academic preparedness, and retention.
Participates in the data analysis of internal and external statistical reports to improve and document work outcomes and project management.
Serves as a liaison to academic departments and assesses and develops the collection in those areas.
Provides reference assistance and supports library events during assigned days, evening and weekend hours.
Required Qualifications ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science
Demonstrated understanding of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction.
Experience in teaching, preference given to teaching undergraduate students.
Ability to work flexibly and creatively both independently as well as with others in a team environment.
Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated understanding of trends and issues in enrollment, support, and retention of college students.
Experience with outreach and promoting services to students.
Familiarity with a liberal arts environment.
Work experience in a library.
Interest and participation in relevant professional organizations
Supervisory Duties
This position has no supervisory duties.
Disclaimer
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.
Job Description Status
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
Application Instructions
Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Employee Benefits
Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.
Getting to Know W&J
Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.
Celebrating Diversity
Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington & Jefferson College W&J is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.
Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee’s total compensation package.
Equal Opportunity Employer Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.
Title IX For more information about Title IX compliance, please visitTitle IX at W&J . W&J is committed to assisting all members of the W&J community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report can be found by visitingHealth, Safety and Security .
COVID-19 As a condition of employment, Washington & Jefferson College requires all staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Prior or upon commencement of employment, new hires must provide proof of their vaccination or have an approved exemption.
For more information on our COVID-19 vaccination policy, click here .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
En Español: Gracias por su interés en Washington & Jefferson College. Todas las solicitudes presentadas a través de nuestro proceso en línea recibirán un correo electrónico de confirmación automático. Debido al número de solicitudes recibidas, lamentamos que no podamos responder a las consultas de estado sobre si se ha llenado un puesto o enviar notificaciones de cierre de puesto a todos los solicitantes. Si determinamos que sus habilidades y experiencia coinciden con los requisitos del puesto, nos pondremos en contacto con usted para discutir la oportunidad más adelante. Esta función incluye la participación activa en la prestación de servicios de referencia e información, instrucción de alfabetización de información y programas de divulgación para apoyar el aprendizaje y la investigación de los estudiantes. Responsabilidades específicas: Crea, define y dirige un programa innovador de alfabetismo de información para respaldar y mejorar los resultados de aprendizaje del Colegio. Coordina la instrucción y servicios de referencia de la biblioteca. Asegura la calidad y la consistencia de los recursos en línea que apoyan la alfabetisation de información, incluidas las guías de investigación. Evalúa y evalúa la alfabetização de información e servicios y recursos de referencia. Las tareas y responsabilidades enumeradas en esta descripción de trabajo son ilustrativas. Se recomienda que todos los documentos estén en formato PDF y se carguen a la vez. Se comenzará la revisión de las solicitudes. Beneficios del empleado Washington & Jefferson College se reserva el derecho de modificar o cambiar esta descrición del trabajo para satisfacer las necesidades de sus programas. Esta descripción del empleo y cualquier anexo no constituyen o representan un contrato. Nuestros profesores dedicados y experimentados son apasionados de la enseñanza y trabajan estrechamente con nuestros estudiantes para garantizar que reciban una educación integral y de calidad. Durante más de 200 años, nuestros exalumnos han influido en el cambio en los negocios, la política, la medicina y las artes y las ciencias como directores ejecutivos, abogados, médicos, investigadores, escritores, maestros y en muchas otras profesiones igualmente dignas. Celebrating Diversity Washington & Jefferson College da la bienvenida a personas de todos los orígenes y creencias que desean participar en una comunidad educativa diversa. El Colegio se esfuerza por ser un lugar donde todos los estudiantes, profesores, administradores y empleados puedan vivir, estudiar y trabajar en un ambiente libre de prejuicios y acoso. Además, el W&J College cumple con todas las leyes federales, estatales y locales aplicables y proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en todos los programas y actividades educativas, admisión de estudiantes y condiciones de empleo para todas las personas calificadas independientemente de su raza, color, sexo, religión, edad, discapacidad, orientación sexual, estatus de veterano protegido, identidad de género o origen nacional. Washington & Jefferson College ofrece un paquete integral de beneficios para los empleados elegibles; incluyendo cobertura de salud, visión y dentales, seguro de vida de grupo, cobertura de AD&D y LTD, plan de jubilación, tiempo de licencia generoso y programas de adición. Estos beneficios contribuyen significativamente al paquete de compensación total del empleado. El Informe Anual de Seguridad se puede encontrar visitando Salud, Seguridad y Seguridad. COVID-19 Como condición de empleo, Washington & Jefferson College requiere que todo el personal y los profesores estén completamente vacunados contra COVID-19. Antes o después del inicio del empleo, los nuevos contratados deben proporcionar prueba de su vacunación o tener una exención aprobada. Para obtener más información sobre nuestra política de vacunas contra COVID-19, haga clic aquí. #J-18808-Ljbffr.