Research and Learning Librarian Job at Simmons University in Boston

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About Simmons

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

Job Summary

The Research and Learning Librarian supports the core academic missions of Simmons University and the University Library through the development and delivery of targeted and relevant strategies, tools, services, and practices which directly and indirectly support student learning and academic excellence.

Key Work Activities : Teaching & Learning, Research and Service, Curriculum & Resources Development, Engagement

Essential Job Functions include :

Teaching and learning : Develop and deliver library instruction, maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant curriculum initiatives, demonstrate competency on broad issues of copyright and how to responsibly use resources in an academic setting.

Research and Service : Provide high-quality reference and research support, create and maintain asynchronous research tools, extend services through office hours, embedded librarianship, and support of student research programs.

Curriculum & Resources Development : Participate in ongoing collection review and assessment, maintain an awareness of scholarship in assigned disciplines, develop, integrate, and promote the adoption of open access principles and open educational resources.

Engagement : Cultivate partnerships and collaborations with faculty, adjuncts, students, and staff, maintain an understanding of assigned academic department / program needs, promote the awareness and use of the Library's collections and services.

Required Qualifications include :

Master's degree from an ALA accredited program in Library & Information Science

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Commitment to excellent customer service

Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team

Experience with library and emerging technology

Preferred Qualifications include :

Two years of public services experience in an academic setting

Experience developing and delivering Information Literacy sessions

Familiarity with and experience with resources in the Library Science and Business and Management.

Experience providing outstanding reference and research support both in-person and in the online environment

Experience developing, assessing, and managing print, media, and electronic collections

Experience developing and conducting effective outreach programs for students and faculty

Simmons University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

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