Post
University is seeking an Instructional Design and Reference Services
Librarian to work in the main campus library to serve the needs of
students, faculty, and staff. This position is located on the main
campus of Post University in Waterbury, CT, and is NOT a remote
position.
Instructional Design (50%) role includes:
Provide research, support, and technology expertise to collaborate on
Instructional Design projects and developments, as well as other digital
initiatives. Communicate with all stakeholders during projects
involving digital content and course materials. Assist faculty and staff
with finding, evaluating, and using digital content. Assist students,
faculty & staff with technical, intellectual, and educational issues
regarding digital content, learning and research. Collaborate with
librarians to develop, implement, and manage the library’s digital space
housing digital learning materials and content collection. Prepare
educational materials regarding digital content, including copyright and
intellectual property rights. Perform collection development on
materials to assist curriculums and syllabi. Collect analytics (when and
where available) on ECM requests, implementation, troubleshooting,
efficacy, material retention, etc. Help with technical and intellectual
aspects of digital integration. Assist with the integration of digital
content into university platforms and publications, as needed.
Communicate aspects of the ID role regularly to Library Director. Other
duties as assigned.
Reference Services (50%) role includes:
Plan and assist with reference service, reference development and
maintenance, database searching, Internet, and bibliographic
instruction. Interact and collaborate with a variety of departments
across campus to improve the library’s connection to support learning
across the institution. Cover the main campus library desk as needed.
Prepare library reserves as necessary. Maintain usage statistics of
library resources and services, assisted by federal work-study students
when available. Assist in collection development decisions concerning
library materials. Update pertinent bibliographies, library guides,
tutorials, and other materials to support library use. Catalog new
materials. Assist with the creation of projects and tasks for federal
work-study students. Act as Library Liaison to the Accelerated Degree
program, the MBA program, and FYE sequence. Participate in professional
library organizations and networks. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: A
Master’s degree or higher in library science, or library and
information science from an American Library Association accredited
college is required. Two years of experience in an academic library is
preferred. Information literacy instruction experience preferred.
Reference and/or technical experience required. Must have a working
knowledge of Microsoft Office, multi-media applications, EBSCOhost,
ProQuest Central, the Research ITCT Digital Library, and NexisUni.
Other database knowledge is desirable. Experience in a higher education
setting working with faculty preferred. At least two years of working
with digital research required. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to
and understanding of a diverse population. Ability to work independently
and as part of a team. Must possess excellent oral and written
communication skills. Must be a self-starter with the ability to
multi-task.
Post University requires, as a condition of
employment, that all new hires and employees have or obtain the Covid-19
vaccination and booster and provide proof of same unless an exemption
or deferral is approved.
For the full job posting and to apply, visit this link.