Academic Success Librarian

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities.

At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department : Ottenheimer Library

Ottenheimer Library

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Summary of Job Duties :

The Academic Success Librarian collaborates with university faculty, students and staff to support campus-wide initiatives in research and teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively with library colleagues and campus partners to contribute to a shared vision of the Ottenheimer Library's role in academic success.

This position holds a 12-month faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency / institution policy.

Qualifications :

Required Education and / or Experience

A master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide student research support in-person and online as part of a collaborative service model;
• Provide instructional services, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning sessions and other innovative approaches to develop information literacy, research, critical thinking, and technology skills;
• Serves as liaison to assigned departments and actively develops relationships with faculty, students, and staff in those departments;
• Collaborates with faculty and other campus partners to integrate affordable course content (ACC) and open educational resources (OER) into courses and create learner experiences that integrate active and inclusive learning strategies into learner experiences;
• Promote open scholarship through faculty and student engagement with the library’s open access (OA) and institutional repository (IR) initiatives;
• Participate in assessment efforts, focusing on the library's impact on academic success and student learning outcomes;
• Engage in scholarly, professional and service activities in accordance with university and library promotion and tenure guidelines;
• Works occasional evening and weekend hours to support instructional sessions or library events;

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in the provision of research assistance and / or instruction in an academic library;
• Proficiency in using technology to achieve pedagogical goals;
• Knowledge of trends in information literacy, universal design for learning (UDL) and experiential learning techniques;
• Knowledge of trends in digital scholarship, including open access, institutional repository, and research impact librarianship;
• Understanding of assessment methods and ability to put these methods into practice;

Superior written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information :

Salary Information : $52,000 - $55,000

$52,000 - $55,000

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

JB Hill, Dean of the Ottenheimer Library<

501-916-6186

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.

Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and / or drug screening.

Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.

S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity :

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity :

Repetitive Motion

Benefits Eligible :