Library Support Coordinator, Yeshiva Univ – NY
Yeshiva Univ is seeking a Library Support Coordinator.
The Library Support Coordinator will report to the Vice Provost for
Teaching and Learning. The LSC will take a leadership role in developing
policies and procedures pertaining to students, faculty, and course
developers affiliated with library administrators and staff.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with faculty members, course developers, and others associated with online programs to provide research assistance, reference materials, or related content for courses or course-work;
- Provide guidance and information related to copyright issues to faculty members, course developers, and others associated with online programs;
- Develop instructional materials including guides and tutorials;
- Create content for web pages designated for online programs and students;
- Teach online synchronous and asynchronous sessions related to use of library resources;
- Provide appropriate technical support for use of library resources;
- Perform assessment of library online learning program initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate degree required;
- Master of library and information science degree from an American Library Association accredited program, preferred;
- Experience with virtual reference tools and online course management/learning management systems;
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in instructional technologies and enthusiasm for implementing new technologies;
- Knowledge of copyright issues, both in general and specifically within the context of online courses;
- Familiarity with usability, user feedback, and user experience literature;
- Demonstrated ability to design and teach skills related to use of library resources, preferably in both online and face to face environments;
- Experience providing both research and technical assistance to individual students and faculty
- Ability to adapt well to change and the flexibility to apply new solutions to rapidly changing expectations.
