Information Literacy Librarian
<http://www.libraries.psu.edu/>The Pennsylvania State University
Libraries seek two motivated, energetic early-career librarians to
help develop innovative, cutting-edge learning environments and
resources for students as part of the University Libraries' move
toward a learning commons model of service. These are 12-month
tenure-track positions. The Information Literacy Librarians are
members of the University Libraries faculty and the Instructional
Programs/Gateway Library team, and; work collaboratively with other
faculty to develop and provide course integrated instruction,
workshops, online tutorials, and other learning initiatives for the
Penn State community. The unit's instructional mission is to design
and create programs promoting information literacy among Penn State
students. It is centrally located in Pattee Library and provides
in-person, telephone, and
<http://www.de2.psu.edu/faculty/saw4/vrs/>electronic reference
assistance; offers tours and instructional sessions for community
groups; conducts outreach programs for first year students, adult
learners, international students, fraternities and sororities, and
other cross-disciplinary groups; and offers an individually tailored
<http://www.libraries.psu.edu/gateway/mentoring.html>mentoring
program to guide students through the research process. These
entry-level positions report to the Head of Instructional
Programs/Interim Head of the Gateway Library.
These two positions share the following responsibilities (specifics
of the individual assignments will be determined from among these
responsibilities as the positions are filled to meet the changing
needs of Penn State students).
Library Instruction
* First level classes, including English, Communication Arts and
Sciences, first year seminars, and ESL classes
* Development of instructional materials, including websites and
online tutorials
* Identifying and implementing new programs utilizing innovative
instructional technologies (RSS, podcasts, etc.)
* Development of instructional assessment tools
* Use of classroom instructional technologies
Reference
* Reference service in the Gateway Library and roving reference on campus
* Assisting patrons with technology-related issues (Endnote,
circulating laptop support, wireless access, online resources, etc.)
* Virtual reference service (chat, email, IM)
Outreach
* Libraries' Open House, an orientation event serving over 5000
students each year
* Programs for special constituencies (adult learners,
international students, student athletes, K-12 student groups, etc.)
* Programs and initiatives for area school, public and other
academic librarians
Collection Development in appropriate subjects.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires an MLS from an ALA-accredited program (or
equivalent); academic background, coursework or relevant experience
in bibliographic instruction, information literacy or teaching;
excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent
interpersonal skills; ability in the use of a variety of
technological applications; and the ability to communicate and work
with diverse populations.
PREFER: Experience or coursework in providing reference assistance
and classroom instruction in an academic, special, or public library;
evidence of potential for tenure and promotion; evidence of a
commitment to service; knowledge or experience using and
troubleshooting software and hardware utilized in a student-centered
library environment.
COMPENSATION: Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Excellent
fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance, state
or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.
ENVIRONMENT: Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the
CIC (Big 10) academic consortium. The Penn State University Libraries
rank 12th in North America among private and public research
universities, based on 2006 data published from the Association for
Research Libraries. In 2006 Washington Monthly, a political,
inside-the-beltway publication, ranked Penn State 3rd in the nation
among public universities in preparing students to benefit the
nation. The Libraries hold membership in ARL, OCLC, CRL and the
Digital Library Federation. Collections exceed 5 million volumes,
including more than 68,000 current serial subscriptions. The
University Libraries are located at University Park and 23 other
campuses throughout Pennsylvania, with approximately 6,000 faculty
and 42,000 students at University Park, and more than 82,000 students
system wide. The University Park campus is set in the State College
metropolitan area, a university town located in the heart of central
Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with
outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent
public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington,
DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh. For more
information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/ and
http://www.cbicc.org/
TO APPLY: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names and
contact information of three references to Search Committee, The
Pennsylvania State University, Box INLT-LMN, 511 Paterno Library,
University Park, PA 16802. Applications will be reviewed as they are
received and continue until the position is filled.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.
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