Research and Instruction Librarian

4 weeks ago

Columbia, South Carolina, United States Columbia College Full time
Job Summary

The Research and Instruction Librarian plays a pivotal role in promoting and supporting learning at Columbia College. This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive plans for information literacy, media and digital literacy, and misinformation/disinformation/bias/etc. with learning outcomes and assessment in alignment with the ACRL framework for information literacy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead information literacy programs and initiatives that foster a culture of learning among students, faculty, and staff.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to design and deliver activities and assignments that promote inquiry-based learning, information literacy, media and digital literacy, and ethical use of information.
  • Provide course-based information literacy support through one-shot sessions, scaffolded involvement, embedded support, or other methods.
  • Support subject liaisons in delivering information literacy and research support in their areas.
  • Lead the development and management of SpringShare LibGuides and other resources.
  • Design and deliver workshops, skillshops, drop-in sessions, or other in-person and virtual events that engage students and faculty in research and information literacy.
  • Collaborate with other Learning Commons faculty and staff to ensure robust training for student employees to provide peer-to-peer mentoring in research and information literacy.
  • Provide leadership for and participate in the effective delivery of research support in all modes, such as via chat, virtual appointments, etc.
  • Develop and communicate a consistent approach for documenting research and information literacy support and engagement in related programming for assessment purposes.
  • Serve as subject liaison for one or more divisions, departments, or programs, developing relationships with faculty and students, learning the curriculum, providing information literacy and research support, and participating in collection development and management.
  • Assume responsibility for the Learning Commons during regularly scheduled evenings and weekends, including supervising student assistants.
  • Participate in the collection development of resources for the Reference and General Collections.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master's program (MLS/MLIS).
  • One to three (1-3) years of experience in a similar role, preferably in higher education.
  • Knowledge of current practices and pedagogy for information literacy.
  • Enthusiasm for the learning culture of liberal arts institutions and for the mission of Columbia College.
  • Evidence of affinity for building networks or linking people with resources, preferably in an asynchronous environment.
  • Demonstrated experience providing collaborative leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience using best pedagogical practices for active learning preferred.
  • Evidence of effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Competence with business math and written and verbal communication suitable in a business or professional setting.
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams, or related software.
  • Marketing or promotional experience preferred, including graphic design or social media.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to work independently with little direction.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Physical Demands

Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

Working Conditions

Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.

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