Instruction & Public Services Librarian

The Instruction & Public Services Librarian delivers information literacy instruction for all Chicago campus students, including needs assessment, creation of lesson plans and other teaching materials, and teaching of instruction sessions. This position also provides reference services and research consultations for the Chicago campus, oversees circulation and reserves, and supervises student workers.

Education/Experience:

• MLS, MIS, or MLIS degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program
• Minimum of 2 years instruction and public service experience in an academic library, including:
• Library user instruction in a classroom setting
• Creation of lesson plans, learning objectives, and instructional materials
• Outreach to and collaboration with teaching faculty
• Reference services to students, faculty, and staff
• Experience with AlmaPrimo or similar integrated library system
• Supervisory experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Instruction:

• Works with faculty in all academic programs on the Chicago campus to understand and meet their students' information literacy needs
• Develops, teaches, and assesses library instruction sessions for all Chicago campus programs
• Develops and teaches orientation sessions and library instruction workshops
• Creates and maintains LibGuides and other instructional support materials

Public Services:

• Provides one-on-one reference and research consultations in person and online
• Coordinates reserve titles each semester
• Oversees patron-facing circulation functions
• Hires, trains, and supervises library student workers to staff the library front desk providing circulation and ready reference
• Collects and analyzes statistical data on reference and instruction
• Provides backup ready reference and circulation service at library front desk
• Other projects and duties as assigned

K/S/A

• Strong patron service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proactiveness and creativity in addressing roadblocks
• Flexibility, openness, and an inclusive mindset in meeting patron needs
• Knowledge of ACRL Information Literacy Standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to suggest and lead initiatives and projects to improve library services
• Ability to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observations
• Strong demonstration of alignment with Adler's social justice mission and vision
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumen
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing these
• Strong collaboration acumen and abilities
• Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturity
• Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook)
• Strong research acumen and abilities
• Strong communication acumen including written, oral, and listening

Work Environment (Physical Demands):

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of the Adler's equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative action to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Library and Information Science. Adler University is an independent, not for profit graduate school that has been providing education and training in mental health since 1952. We place an emphasis on social justice, holistic services, and training socially responsible graduates. Adler University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer