Northcentral University, a graduate-focused regionally accredited 100% online non-profit university, is currently seeking a student-focused, dynamic individual to become part of our entirely virtual library team as a reference and instruction Librarian. The Librarian will provide reference and instruction services for graduate and doctoral students, including high-level reference assistance to students completing dissertation work. The Librarian will create and maintain synchronous and asynchronous library instruction, assist with collection development, manage subject resources, and provide outreach to the NCU community.
Applications are being accepted on rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. This position is 100% remote and does not require being located near our University’s headquarters in La Jolla, CA.
Description
What we are looking for: NCU is currently seeking a student-focused, dynamic individual to become part of our entirely virtual library team as a reference and instruction Librarian. The librarian will provide reference and instruction services for graduate and doctoral students, including high level reference assistance to students completing dissertation work. The Librarian will create and maintain synchronous and asynchronous library instruction, assist with collection development, manage subject resources and provide outreach to the NCU community.
Essential functions:
- Provides quality reference and instructional services to students, alumni, faculty, and staff
- Manages assessment efforts, including data collection and analysis as well as co-curricular assessment of student learning
- Develops and maintains library instruction targeted to early career graduate students
- Collaborates with full library team to do collection development, assessment, and maintenance
- Assists the Instructional Design librarian with curricular support for OERs
- Assists Library Specialists with interlibrary loan transactions, when needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Library Services
- Reasonable and consistent attendance to fulfil requirements of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of academic library subscription databases, systems, and technology (especially Springshare Suites)
- Knowledge of library standards, guidelines, and best practices supported by national library organizations, such as ALA, ACRL, ARL, and DOLS
- Experience with data and assessment best practices in academic libraries
- Excellent reference and instruction skills; able to respond to patrons with patience and professionalism
- Ability to create and manage effective information literacy tutorials and resource tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to think creatively, work independently, and be solution-oriented in problem solving
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Library Sciences, or its equivalent, from an ALA accredited institution is required
- 3-5 years or more of professional librarian experience is required
- Experience with higher education academic assessment theory and practice
- Second Master’s degree or educational background in technology, assessment, or health sciences preferred
- Experience providing distance library services preferred
- Experience in higher education library services preferred
Working conditions:
This position operates in a remote, home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.
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