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Instructor of Library Services, Broken Arrow

Instructor of Library Services, Broken Arrow

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Notice to applicants

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Summary

This position provides liaison services for assigned programs, departments, and colleges; provides information literacy and research instruction; and provides reference and research assistance.

Major Duties

• Serves as resource coordinator and liaison to assigned academic programs, departments, and colleges.
• Provides specialized reference assistance to researchers in assigned disciplines.
• Provides on-call reference assistance on a rotating schedule.
• Designs library guides and finding aids in assigned disciplines.
• Provides library instruction for general education courses and courses in assigned academic disciplines.
• Selects monographs and databases for purchase in support of assigned academic programs, departments, and colleges.
• Evaluates library collection needs in liaison areas, articulates criteria for removal for deaccessioning, and pulls items for weeding.
• Participates on faculty committees as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required

Initiative in communication, diplomacy, understanding of academic culture, and vocabulary of particular academic disciplines. Knowledge of resources in specialized disciplines, strong interviewing skills, online search skills, and a broad knowledge of the academic universe. Basic knowledge of the work of other library departments and of higher education more generally. Familiarity with resources in academic disciplines and skills in using specialized delivery interfaces such as Blackboard and LibGuides. Strong knowledge of information resources in assigned areas and the ability to communicate and negotiate with teaching faculty. Knowledge of information retrieval strategies and information resources.

Supervisory Controls

Guidelines include the American Library Association Code of Ethics and protocols established by Library Administration. These guidelines are general and require interpretation, sometimes requiring high-level decision-making.

Complexity and Scope of Work

Contacts

Contacts are typically students, faculty, administrators, library faculty and staff, and external library users. The purpose is to assist in finding, selecting, and using information resources, instruct in information literacy, and make decisions concerning the selection of library materials.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee may frequently lift light objects (less than 24 pounds). The work environment is usually an office, library, or computer room.

Supervisory and Management Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS), MA in Library Science (MA), or Master of Library Science (MLS) accredited by the American Library Association. Experience in using specialized bibliographic databases and reference sources is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of professional experience in reference librarianship, instructional librarianship, or library collection development.

Annual salary is $42,732.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

Applications will be accepted until 5/31/2025. Note: The posting will close at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. Applications cannot be changed after submission.

Northeastern State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The university is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, activities, or admissions.