Academic Services Librarian

To provide Information Literacy and Instructional services to the North Central College community, including leading the development of information literacy curriculum for General Education and FYS classes, leading assessment efforts, developing policy for library instruction, and training other librarians on instructional and teaching techniques in all represented disciplines. This is a Librarian level position that, in conjunction with other librarians, participates in reference, liaison, and collection development activities.

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee library’s General Education Integrated Library Research Instruction Program. In conjunction with the Director of Library Services, develop and evaluate information literacy and instruction policies and procedures.
2. Develop and evaluate a comprehensive instructional program, related policies and procedures, and understand educational pedagogy that includes active learning and DEI.
3. Regularly assess the library’s instructional services offerings against current research and trends.
4. Serve as library representative to the General Education Committee meetings and serve as the liaison to the general education program, particularly the first-year seminars and transfer seminars.
5. Serve as the liaison to the FYS English and Communications courses by developing an integrated curricula for the first-year seminar and library instruction sessions, train other librarians and faculty on the implementation of the library sessions, manage the teaching schedule of the library team, and teach some of the sessions.
6. Serve as liaison to various academic departments. Participate in reference services, subject-specific library instruction, and collection development.
7. Teach or assist with the teaching of course integrated instructional sessions and/or credit courses with students, faculty, and staff, which may include team-teaching.
8. Prepare instructional materials in a variety of modalities, maintain content in digital tools like LibGuides, and collaborate with others when appropriate.
9. Compile program statistics and assist with library staff continuing education programs.
10. Responsible for the supervision, training, and management of two part-time librarians.
11. With the Director’s approval, may participate in library grant applications.
12. Cooperate as a team member with the library services staff in performing any duties essential to efficient library operations.
13. Attend seminars and training sessions to improve or update position-oriented skills and knowledge, when appropriate and funds permit.
14. Participate in local, state, and national library organizations, when appropriate and funds permit.
15. Fulfill other job-related duties as assigned by designated supervisor(s).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

An individual in this position must possess the proficiency, wherewithal and knowledge of principles and processes for providing high-quality service to both internal and external constituents of the College.

1. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College.

2. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

3. Ability to consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with persons both internal and external to the College, in person, on the telephone and electronically.

4. Ability to work effectively as a member of a staff where cooperation and teamwork are essential.

5. Demonstrated experience in development and maintenance of digital instruction materials.

6. Reference experience and knowledge of reference tools, automated systems, online searching and information technology is required.

7. Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing, in a manner which will reflect positively on the College.

8. Dedication to the diversity of ideas and services in an academic setting.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The individual in this position will have working knowledge of information literacy pedagogy and curriculum development. They will cooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing duties essential to efficient library operations. All librarians have subject liaison responsibilities, which include collection development, instruction, and relationship building with faculty.

Education/Training

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution is required.

Experience

Teaching or library instruction experience is required. Instructional design experience is strongly preferred. Collection development experience in an academic library setting is desired.

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Annual Salary $58,000 – $60,000

North Central College provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• All-inclusive medical, dental and vision group insurance
• Health and dependent care savings plans
• Employer-paid life, AD&D and disability group insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee assistance plan resources
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees, spouse and dependent children
• Generous paid time off plans, including 3 weeks vacation to start
• 15 paid holidays per year, including 5 days during NCC Winter Break
• Free access to campus health center, fitness and athletic facilities, and library
• Employee discount program