Undergraduate Learning Librarian

7 days ago

Santa Clara, California, United States Santa Clara University Full time
Job Title: Undergraduate Learning Librarian

Job Summary:

The Undergraduate Learning Librarian is a key member of the University Library's instruction team, responsible for designing, delivering, and facilitating targeted instruction in high-impact and core curricular areas. This position requires a strong understanding of information literacy pedagogy, instructional design, and emerging technologies to support student learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with librarians and academic faculty to design and deliver information literacy materials and lessons focused on core areas of undergraduate instruction.
  • Create reusable instructional digital objects and learning modules delivered through various platforms, including the learning management system and LibGuides, using instructional design practices and research on student learning.
  • Coordinate instructional support for the Core writing courses; assign librarians to provide instruction for Core writing courses as appropriate; and provide direct instruction in Core writing courses as necessary.
  • Collaborate on the provision of professional development opportunities and targeted training for library colleagues around pedagogy, instructional design, and instructional technologies.
  • Advise and model best practices for other librarians on the creation and design of instructional materials/learning objects.
  • Participate in assessing the library's instruction services in face-to-face and online environments in order to continuously improve student learning outcomes.
  • Engage in professional learning related to emerging trends, best practices, and pedagogical principles, including but not limited to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

Subject Liaison Activities:

  • Serves as subject librarian for the departments of History and Religious Studies, the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries, and the Jesuit School of Theology.
  • Collaborates with faculty in those areas to design and deliver instruction sessions that support student learning.
  • Provides specialized reference assistance to those subject areas.
  • Develops and manages the Library's electronic and print collections related to the position's subject areas in partnership with the Collections and Scholarly Communications unit.
  • Identifies new monograph titles and/or updates order profiles to facilitate the adding of monographic materials to the collection.
  • Supports collection management in subject areas by engaging with and interpreting data to make decisions related to holdings (such as deselections and cancellations).
  • Participates in broader discussions related to library collections and their assessment in the Collections & Access Group.
  • Provides in-person and virtual research assistance and consultations to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Service and Scholarship:

  • Serves on and/or chairs University and University Library committees, working groups, and task forces.
  • Participates in local, state, regional, and national/international professional and scholarly societies and organizations.
  • Conducts research related to library science and/or another appropriate academic discipline; presents results at conferences and/or through publication.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited (or equivalent) library science or information science program.
  • Experience teaching or facilitating learning experiences for individuals or groups.
  • At least two years professional experience after receiving the MLS.
  • Proficient in information literacy pedagogy, workshop design, class delivery, and assessment.
  • Competent in using instructional technologies creatively, effectively, and strategically to support student learning outcomes.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, collaboration, and presentation skills for communicating with a wide range of constituencies.
  • Demonstrated competency in both in-person and online reference work.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching in or supporting an undergraduate instruction program.
  • Background in history or religious studies, or another relevant discipline.
  • Active involvement in professional development activities.

Knowledge Areas:

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of the research interview.
  • Knowledge of emerging instructional practices and their application.
  • Knowledge of current trends and issues in scholarly communication.
  • Knowledge of emerging issues and technologies in academic librarianship.
  • Knowledge of best practices and goals of collection development.
  • Knowledge of the assessment cycle and its use in continuous program improvement.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated competency in both in-person and virtual reference work, preferably in an academic library.
  • Applies pedagogy appropriately and effectively in teaching in-person and online.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, collaboration, and presentation skills for communicating in multiple formats with a wide range of constituencies.
  • Examines their own cultural backgrounds and identities to increase awareness of personal assumptions, values, and biases.

Abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively, both as a team member and independently.
  • Ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse community.
  • Strong commitment to serving the needs of library users and willingness to advocate for their needs.
  • Ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse community.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot library-related issues.
  • Committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, and social justice in library services and programs.

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