F/T - Instr & Outreach Librarian, Rider U (NJ)

Instruction & Outreach Librarian. Rider University, NJ


Rider University's Franklin F. Moore Library is seeking a creative and
energetic Instruction and Outreach Librarian to join us in advancing a
student-centered information literacy program within a team-oriented, teaching
library environment for a full time, tenure-track position to start in the Fall
2015 Semester. ALA accredited MLS required along with a strong, recent academic
background in information literacy, including the ability to teach information
literacy across multiple disciplines in distance learning and traditional
classrooms. Position will provide library with expertise in marketing and
outreach programs and materials, working to extend the Library's presence into
external sites (e.g. the University's learning management system, social media)
and interacting with all library user constituencies.

The successful candidate will also need to possess innovative and practical
ideas for incorporating educational technology tools into the library
curriculum for face-to-face and especially regarding distance education
courses; participate in the development, implementation, marketing, and
assessment of library resources, services, policies, and procedures; provide
reference and research assistance; serve as liaison to specific academic
programs; take responsibility for collection development in assigned areas;
work with other library faculty to improve reference services; and possess
knowledge of current research in reference services/delivery to lead other
library faculty in improving reference services. Experience in business-related
research instruction desired.

Second graduate degree, scholarly activity (broadly defined), and value/service
activities will be required for interim promotion and for tenure.

Moore Library faculty all participate in library policy, public services,
technical functions, and in one or more areas of collection development as well
as in departmental and University service/governance. Rider librarians hold
full faculty status with access to fellowships and leaves, work a 10-month/205
day work year, have the opportunity to work closely with classroom faculty, and
abundant opportunities for service and input in the Libraries, wider University
community, and library profession.

All applicants must complete an on-line application at www.rider.edu/hr,
'Employment Opportunities'; 'Create Application'; and attach letter of intent
and curriculum vitae. Position 310000.
Application Information
Contact:        Associate Director, Human Resources
Rider University
Phone:  (609) 896-5225
Fax:    (609) 895-5766
TDD:    (609) 896-5225
Online App. Form:      http://www.rider.edu/hr
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