Outreach & Instruction Assistant Librarian - Gardner-Harvey Library

Description

Outreach & Instruction Assistant Librarian - Gardner-Harvey Library
Miami University
Gardner-Harvey Library
Middletown Campus

Job Description Summary
The Outreach & Instruction Assistant Librarian works closely with librarians, faculty, and other campus student support units to leverage and promote library resources and services contributing to student success, recruitment, and retention. This position will focus on both providing one-on-one and course-based information literacy (IL) instruction on researching and evaluating information, and also on making the library’s community aware of resources, services, and events. The Outreach & Engagement Assistant Librarian will also further the University’s and Library’s commitment to equity and justice by supporting inclusive pedagogy, promoting cultural competency, and ensuring that the library is a place of belonging for our campus’s diverse learners.

Job Description
The Outreach & Instruction Assistant Librarian works closely with librarians, faculty, and other campus student support units to leverage and promote library resources and services contributing to student success, recruitment, and retention. This position will focus on both providing one-on-one and course-based information literacy (IL) instruction on researching and evaluating information, and also on making the library’s community aware of resources, services, and events. The Outreach & Instruction Assistant Librarian will also further the University’s and Library’s commitment to equity and justice by supporting inclusive pedagogy, promoting cultural competency, and ensuring that the library is a place of belonging for our campus’s diverse learners.

The Outreach & Instruction Assistant Librarian will:

• Design, maintain, and deliver information literacy (IL) materials recognizing the needs of diverse learners, in multiple formats, for a wide array of subject areas.
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and librarians to embed library resources in LMS courses and serve as an embedded librarian to assist students with their research needs.
• Provide assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community members in person and online, including reference, research consultation, informational access, and technological needs.
• Coordinate effective and strategic marketing of library services and resources.
• Offer assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community members in using library makerspace technologies (3D printers, laser cutters, heat presses, etc.); may also lead making workshops.
• Build relationships with both academic and non-academic units across campus to raise awareness about the ways the library can serve as an essential partner in facilitating the success of undergraduate students.
• Assess student learning of IL concepts through a variety of methods in collaboration with faculty and librarian colleagues.
• Provide excellent customer service for circulation-related tasks at the library’s unified service desk.
• Manage the library collection for assigned subject areas.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in information literacy instruction, resources, and technology related to teaching and learning.
• Serve on university committees as assigned.
• Have the opportunity to teach a for-credit information literacy course.

 
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited institution by date of appointment; ability to manage workflow, projects, and multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a complex and rapidly changing environment; ability to meet the Libraries’ promotion and continuing contract requirements (see https://www.lib.miamioh.edu/about/larps.pdf).

Consideration may be given to candidates with prior work experience in an academic library; experience with a variety of technological applications both in and beyond the classroom context, such as online tutorials and research guides, learning management systems, and screencasting software (e.g. LibGuides, Canvas, Screencast-O-Matic); experience in a makerspace or with maker tools (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, heat presses); experience planning, implementing, and promoting services or programs to large numbers of users; ability to work in a team environment and build working relationships with campus colleagues and strategic partners; outstanding oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills; experience with finding grants and preparing grant proposals; experience supporting at-risk student populations; demonstrated ability to reach out and build successful relationships with campus stakeholders to promote library initiatives; experience working with non-academic university units.

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Resume/CV

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/miamioh-staff/job/Gardner-Harvey-Library/Outreach---Instruction-Assistant-Librarian_JR101584

Special Instructions (if applicable): Inquires may be directed to John Burke at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin 01/05/2025 and continue until filled.

Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants
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