Research, Instruction, and Outreach Librarian Job at Concordia University, Nebra

Overview

RESEARCH, INSTRUCTION, AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN

LIBRARY

Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world. Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders!

Concordia University is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University, Nebraska.

For more information, visit www.cune.edu .

Position Purpose

This position leads research and instruction services to library users, individually and in groups. This position also acts as liaison to faculty and contributes to curriculum planning, especially regarding the integration and assessment of information literacy goals. This is a full-time position with full-time benefits. Must be at least 19 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic planning, advancement, and operational direction of the research and instruction services in the library, with a commitment to continuous improvement, best practices and innovation.
• Coordinate the entire spectrum of in-person and online research support services by actively engaging and assisting students, faculty, and other library users with information and research inquiries.
• Design and deliver innovative and engaging research and information literacy instruction sessions which integrate student learning outcomes, active learning methodologies, and assessment in close collaboration with faculty members.
• Assist in updating the library website, creating research aids, and online research tools.
• Provide workshops, tutorials, and training sessions on relevant topics and techniques.
• Collaborate with library staff to promote library mission and services to students and faculty through creative communication channels and events both inside and outside the library.
• Provide specialized consultation to faculty and staff for research projects and curriculum development.
• Work in tandem with faculty and library staff for collection development.
• Assist with data gathering for annual reports and participate in library assessment for accreditation and improvement.
• Create and maintain a visible presence on campus representing the library on University committees or project teams, such as first-year students' orientation, general education, and quality of student research.
• Maintain a proactive interest in pursuing knowledge of current trends in research services, library instruction, and scholarly communications; and incorporate them into library services.
• Other duties as assigned.

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