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Chambers Library - Coordinator of Undergraduate Research - Librarian II

Inside Higher Ed, Edmond, Oklahoma, United States, 73034

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Chambers Library - Coordinator of Undergraduate Research - Librarian II Job Details Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK Position Type: Staff Salary Range: $52,530.00 - $52,530.00 Salary/year Job Category: OTRS Classified

Overview Serve as the forefront librarian for undergraduate research on campus. Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information. Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet. Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases. Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, bibliographic instruction, and technology use. Provide reference and instruction services in physical and virtual mediums. Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources. Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests. Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies. Design and create physical and virtual research tools to promote information literacy. Reports to the Director of Research and User Engagement.

Job Duties

Identifies and establishes working partnerships with campus programs that promote undergraduate research (e.g., the Office of High-Impact Practices and the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Team [URCAT])

Promotes the role of the library as an academic partner in undergraduate student success

Promotes information research for lifelong learning

Works closely with the First Year Experience Librarian to streamline transitions for first year and transfer students into undergraduate research

Works with faculty to create impactful undergraduate research resources

Develops academic engagement programs aimed at assisting undergraduate students in learning the conventions, tools, and practices of research and scholarship

Develops appropriate, interesting, and relevant instruction for academic research

Works with colleagues to design and implement ongoing assessments and feedback mechanisms to measure the impact and effectiveness of library services and spaces

Represents the library on the campus URCAT committee

Shares responsibility for providing research services to all students and faculty by: individual research consultation appointment; referral from the Information Desk; teaching library instruction sessions; offering library instruction STLR opportunities for students; offering on-site research assistance; offering research support and information services, virtually and in person; and providing instruction to online classes through the embedded librarian program coordinated by the Online Research & Learning Librarian

Serves on the library's Collection Development Committee as a subject area liaison

Works with faculty to develop and maintain the library's collection

Creates and maintains subject guides as needed to support student research and learning outcomes

Assists with developing the library's reference collection

Coordinates with the Information Desk Supervisor to promote provision of high-quality library service

Participates in the training & supervision of Information Desk student workers

Serves on local, state, and/or national library and University committees

Participates in professional associations and other appropriate venues for continuing education and professional developmen

Qualifications

Requires a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library program plus 3 years of work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results.

Preferred: Teaching or library instruction experience in an academic library. Knowledge of teaching and research methodologies, such as the ACRL Framework, and their application to information literacy. Higher Education experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to use current, new and emerging technologies to develop web-based and electronic services to enhance information literacy and to serve as a resource for other librarians. Ability to learn and apply new teaching technologies quickly. Demonstrated evidence of initiative and resourcefulness, have a strong customer service orientation, a proven ability to work collaboratively and independently, and a commitment to understanding and serving the needs of a diverse environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to continuing and furthering education.

Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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