Pace University Library announces two openings in their Instructional Services Department:
Instructional Services Librarian at the Mortola Library (Westchester County, Pleasantville campus)
Apply online:
https://careers.pace.edu/postings/11881
Instructional Services Librarian at the Birnbaum Library (New York City campus)
Apply online:
https://careers.pace.edu/postings/11883
PLEASE
NOTE: If you are flexible and would like to be considered for both
positions, you must submit an online application for each position using
the links above.
Position Summary:
Participate
in a dynamic information literacy instruction program that emphasizes
the integration of digital and print resources, develops autonomous
learners, facilitates
lifelong learning, and promotes core curriculum learning outcomes,
including information literacy and critical thinking. Collaborate with
the Instructional Services Team and departmental faculty in teaching
students to become competent, independent, and ethical
information seekers and users. Perform all aspects of client-based
reference and information services.
Position Duties:
Develop,
teach, and promote information literacy skills to undergraduate and
graduate students in a variety of programs and disciplines. Collaborate
with the IS Team
and departmental faculty in designing, implementing, and assessing
multi-faceted instructional programs, including but not limited to
curricular-based instruction, drop-in workshops and seminars,
interactive web-based tutorials, and library orientation tours
and presentations. Share responsibility for scheduling functions and
activities conducted by the IS Team.
Perform
all aspects of traditional and electronic reference service, serving
students and faculty through reference desk, live chat reference and
online reference
ticket inquiries. Facilitate Blackboard “Library Help” discussion
forums. Perform electronic information retrieval, research consultation,
collection development, web page content development, faculty and
departmental liaison duties, committee and task force
assignments. Work occasional evening/weekend shifts.
Examine
standards and benchmarks for assessment and devise creative approaches
to defining output measures and quality impact. Employ multi-dimensional
assessment
techniques which may include review of bibliographies and e-portfolios,
standardized tests, simulations, exit interviews, behavioral
observations, focus groups, learning logs, satisfaction surveys, and
self-assessment.
Develop
instructional and training materials in print and interactive web-based
and multimedia formats. Create, edit, and update web pages and
presentations that foster
interactivity and provide dynamic, current information and access to
library collections. Prepare and disseminate promotional literature
about library resources and services.
Perform
any other duties as may be determined by the Assistant University
Librarian for Instructional Services or the campus Library Directors.
Qualifications:
- Masters in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in and aptitude for both in-person and online Information Literacy instruction.
- Experience with the concepts, goals and methods of Information Literacy instruction and the development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated understanding of information needs of university faculty, staff and students and a working knowledge of information technologies and their application to enhance user services.
- Experience with relevant reference and research sources in a variety of formats; well-developed computer and online searching skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Initiative, flexibility and the ability to creatively adapt in an evolving organizational environment.
- A strong commitment to excellence in service and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
