Student Success Librarian - Becker College, Worcester, MA. The
Becker College Learning Commons is currently seeking a student-focused,
forward-thinking candidate for the position of Student Success
Librarian. Under the supervision of the Director of Library Operations,
the Student Success Librarian will work with students, faculty and
library staff to provide and maintain library support services at two
college campuses. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, dynamic,
skilled librarian capable of managing online, written and face-to-face
library services in conjunction with teaching library principles that
incorporate the vision and mission of the College. We are seeking a
service-oriented candidate who is committed to empowering students of
diverse experiences with engaging information literacy learning
experiences. This position will work collaboratively with all other
departments within the Learning Commons, i.e. Teaching, Learning &
Technology, Collaborative Learning Center, Information Technology, the
Becker community and outside vendors to ensure optimization of the
Libraries’ resources.
The Student Success Librarian provides
leadership for faculty, staff and administration to ensure that
instructional programs, resources and services promote the welfare and
best interests of students in a manner consistent with the Learning
Commons mission and core values of the college.
Required
Credentials, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Master of Library Science
or Master of Library and Information Science degree from an accredited
program. Work experience teaching interactive database instruction at an
academic library. Ability to identify and implement new technologies to
improve library services; knowledge of and experience with
instructional technology and video tutorials. Flexibility with and
adaptability to offer support in the creation and assessment of Open
Education Resources, and Electronic Materials. Interest in and ability
to identify and leverage new technologies and their applications to
education. This position will collaborate with colleagues in the library
and across campus to instruct, engage and support our students’ success
in the full range of library services and resources. Provide
instruction via online tutorials, the learning management systems and
online technologies. Serves as the library contact for the Graduate
& Professional Studies students in their processes of their
professional development. Working knowledge of OCLC World Share catalog
is helpful. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a rapidly changing
environment. Professionally represent the Learning Commons and the
College in person and online.
In addition, the successful
candidate must be well organized; be able to interact on a professional
level with diverse constituencies; possess strong interpersonal and
communication skills, both verbal and written; and be a self-starter
with the ability to work independently, exhibiting good judgment, and as
part of the Learning Commons’ team.
This is a full-time
12-month position, committed to customer service, diversity, emerging
technologies, empathy and social responsibility. An employee of the
Becker College Learning Commons will be able to adapt and embrace the
College initiatives and apply them to their daily outlook.
Apply online at https://www.becker.edu/about/work-at-becker/.
