College of Humanities and Sciences Liaison Librarian

The College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) Librarian supports the information literacy and collection development needs of programs in the CHS, which includes the Hallmarks Program for General Education. The CHS Librarian will design and maintain accessible information literacy learning materials, and will teach and assess information literacy instruction in liaison areas to support student success. The CHS Librarian will develop the library’s collections and will provide research assistance and reference services to support learning and research at the University.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Participates in the library’s liaison program by liaising with the College of Humanities and Sciences, which includes the Hallmarks Program for General Education.
• Teaches inclusive information literacy instruction synchronously and asynchronously, in-person and online, in assigned liaison areas.
• Assesses information literacy instruction in assigned liaison areas.
• Develops programming and workshops in collaboration with library staff and campus partners to increase awareness of library resources and services. 
• Builds relationships, sustains outreach, and collaborates with campus partners, including faculty and adjunct instructors. Participates in the Gutman Library’s outreach events on the East Falls Campus, including but not limited to New Student Orientations, Rams Resource Fairs, and Unity Week.

Provides reference services within and outside liaison area. 

Provides research consultations within liaison area.

Designs and maintains learning materials and tools, including but not limited to the Springshare suite of products; collaborates with Scott Memorial Library librarians to streamline and maintain learning materials.

Develops library collections to support curriculum in assigned liaison areas.

Assists with weeding projects within the library’s collections.

Promotes and encourages Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace and throughout the University Community. 

Potential weekends

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited school required.

AND

Experience:

• Two (2) years of academic library experience as a teaching, subject specialist, or liaison librarian, preferably with knowledge of general education programs of study.
• Two (2) years of experience with library instruction and assessment.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Library reference and consultation experience.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Teaching and pedagogical skills.
• Excellent patron service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Ability to plan, manage, and oversee multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize work projects in alignment with library and university strategic goals, mission, and vision. Self-starter and motivator.
• Project management, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.

In addition to applying through the Jefferson portal, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] to be considered for this position.

About Jefferson  

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.