Instruct graduate and undergraduate classes in information literacy and research methodology. Answer reference questions and assist students, faculty, and other members of the academic community in their information literacy skills development and research methods. Experience with Business research resources preferred. Share collection development responsibilities with the Research and Instruction team. Administer the library during weekend and evening hours as scheduled. The incumbents are expe... more details
Research & Instruction Librarian
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Job Title:
Research & Instruction Librarian
Campus:
Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ
Department:
Library-Metro
Hiring Manager:
Ana Fontoura
Hiring Manager Title:
University Librarian
College:
Position Type:
Professional Administrative
Grade:
24
FLSA:
Exempt
Faculty Rank:
No Response
Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Status:
Full-Time
Months Worked:
12 Month
Job Summary:
Instruct graduate and undergraduate classes in information literacy and research methodology. Answer reference questions and assist students, faculty, and other members of the academic community in their information literacy skills development and research methods. Experience with Business research resources preferred. Share collection development responsibilities with the Research and Instruction team. Administer the library during weekend and evening hours as scheduled. The incumbents are expected to work independently, but share responsibilities with other members of the Research and Instruction Department. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian for User Services
Required Qualifications:
1. MLS from an ALA accredited school; Additional Master’s Degree in a discipline related to courses of study offered at Fairleigh Dickinson University preferred.
2. Must have demonstrable experience performing reference, online searching and information literacy instruction. Business librarianship experience preferred.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong human relations skills. Must be a team player and welcome the opportunity to work well with a diverse population.
4. Must be knowledgeable in library computer systems and academic library research platforms. Must have knowledge of basic computer software/hardware operations (laptops and PCs), and daily functions of working in a digital environment (email, word processing, internet, etc).
5. Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work independently.
6. Personal commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain skills, competency and awareness of best practices of the profession.
7. Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as required.
8. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hours Worked
35 hours per week. One night per week and occasional weekend if needed.
Posting Date:
01/29/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Types Accepted:
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