Adjunct - Librarian

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in library science/information science from an American Library Association accredited institution, or a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in library and information science.
• Reference and circulation desk experience;
• Prior experience teaching information literacy courses to students;
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• Experience with a variety of reference requests, including one-on-one services;
• Possess skills in designing instruction for online environments and incorporating the use of emergent technologies;
• Knowledge of information literacy skills necessary for finding information appropriate in a college classroom;
• Knowledge of current academic and popular information sources;
• Ability to design curricula to teach targeted information literacy skills and/or use of specific sources as well as to assess the skills taught;
• Ability to design hands-on, group instruction targeted to a particular need for information;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written;
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way;
• Ability to recognize and to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the research process;
• High levels of digital literacy and experience using computers in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact and provide assistance to patrons (students, faculty, staff, and guests) in identifying, locating, and accessing information on-campus and online;
• Work as a member of a team with the goal of excellent customer service at the circulation desk;
• Develop, teach, and assess information literacy in various environments at various college locations including one-time visits to classes and in-person or online presentations;
• Assist students with research questions during scheduled reference shifts;
• Provide assistance to students enrolled in online classes.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide answers to reference questions. Conduct reference interviews as necessary.
• Design and update guides (online/electronic and print) to improve access and use of information including, but not limited to, the navigation of databases, style and format guides, subject and course-specific guides, copyright, and plagiarism;
• Works with IRSC Libraries faculty to create lesson plans and content for courses;
• Deploy assessment tools to measure student progress and to adjust instruction accordingly;
• Incorporate and/or develop the use of emergent technology in instruction;
• Comply with departmental and College policies and procedures;

.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.