Research Support and Outreach Librarian - Connecticut College.
Job Summary: Connecticut College is conducting a
national search for a creative, committed, curious and energetic
Research Support and Outreach Librarian to join an outstanding team of
librarians, instructional and information technology staff in the merged
Information Services organization at Connecticut College. Connecticut
College, located midway between New York City and Boston in the historic
whaling city of New London, is a progressive and highly selective
liberal arts college of some 1800 students and which is currently
implementing its new and innovative Connections curriculum. The
recently remodeled Charles E. Shain Library is a beautiful space and was
named a 2016 New Landmark Library by the Library Journal.
General Duties & Responsibilities: The Research
Support and Outreach Librarian will work collaboratively with all
departments in Information Services to connect its services and
resources to College community members. She or he will play a key role
on the social media working group, support social media activities for
the department and use social media to communicate the value of
Information Services. The librarian will expand and enhance library
outreach to the community, which includes editing and publishing the
biennial newsletter, annual reports, planning documents and other
printed and digital marketing efforts. The librarian will assist, advise
and instruct faculty and students in the access and use of scholarly
information. He or she will collaborate with faculty and colleagues to
initiate and develop activities to integrate research skills instruction
into the curriculum and develop print or digital supporting materials
and guides as needed. She or he will contribute to instruction sessions
associated with the new Connections curriculum and provide general
research instruction, as well as discipline-specific reference
assistance to faculty and students within the departments. The
librarian will also be responsible for serving as a liaison in assigned
subject areas, and overseeing the library’s collections in those
disciplines. The librarian will participate in the library’s Digital
Scholarship (DS) program by participating on DS project teams, helping
review and support proposals, and bringing his or her skills to bear on
DS projects. As needed, she or he will manage special projects in
support of the Vice President for Information Services and Librarian of
the College. Contribution to the library profession through
scholarship, participation in professional associations, and other forms
of service is expected and supported.
Qualifications: ALA-Accredited Master’s degree in
library and information science or equivalent required; two to three
years of experience providing research assistance in an academic library
including research / reference services preferred. Excellent oral and
written communication, in particular, editorial skills for internal
organizational publications. Must have strong teaching skills, and an
understanding and knowledge of current and emerging trends in library
instruction; experience using mobile devices, social networking, and
other forms of technology for social media outreach and to deliver
information services to library constituents; experience with existing
and emerging research tools, methodologies, and resources; demonstrated
experience with the application and use of digital scholarship tools and
methods; demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team; excellent
attention to detail, grammar, and design, and have the ability to meet
deadlines with quality and accurate work. Some evening and weekend work
will be also be required. Must also be able to work collaboratively
with faculty to promote the integration of primary sources in archives
and special collections into the curriculum and student research.
Graphic design, marketing and digital content production experience
preferred. Knowledge of and experience with Photoshop and InDesign;
experience with digital scholarship tools such as ArcGIS, Carto, Tableau
or others a plus.
To Apply: https://conncoll.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=42558&job=research-support-and-outreach-librarian. Applications accepted through November 17, 2017.
