Student Success Librarian

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EEO Statement

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Faculty Rank or Job Title Student Success Librarian Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt) Department Library Public Services EEO number: 24P188 Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate $50,000 Salary Band: UC-S04 Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Student Success Librarian coordinates library instruction in the English composition program, first year seminars, high-school outreach, and other subjects by designing and teaching coursework in consultation with faculty and student success employees. The position liaisons with the Division of Student Success, including the Writing Center and other student success initiatives on campus through targeted communication and participation in student orientations and student outreach activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A.L.A. accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. by hire date

• Two years library experience (can include student or graduate student employment, internships or practicums)

• Demonstrated knowledge of design and delivery of information literacy instruction, particularly for those in the first two years of college

• Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff across campus

• Ability to plan, design, implement, and assess services and programs

• Demonstrated commitment to serving a culturally diverse community and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion

• Ability to promote resources and services to diverse groups

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork

• Knowledge of educational technologies and the ability to apply knowledge to the design and delivery of instruction

• Knowledge of library instructional assessment techniques

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to manage time and set priorities

• Interest in scholarly achievement, professional development and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating online instructional modules or experience with software such as Camtasia, Adobe Articulate, etc.

• Previous experience providing library instruction, particularly for students in their first two years of college

• Previous experience or degree in education or related programs

Essential Functions and percent of time:

40% Coordinate English Composition and First-year Instructional Programs

• Coordinate English Composition and First-year Instructional Programs

• Coordinate the English composition and first-year seminars, and high school instructional

• programs; develop program content and assessment through collaboration with faculty, subject librarians, and the Department Head including lecture materials, assignments, and in-class materials; markets program and schedules classes.

• Create library programming directed towards first year students and faculty in collaboration with campus units.

• Partner with the Division of Student Success, including the University Writing Center, and other student success initiatives on campus.

• Represent the University Libraries to incoming students through open houses, in-person or virtual library orientations, and tours.

• Serve on campus committees that support first-year and undergraduate student success efforts.

25% Library Instruction

• Provide library instruction for various undergraduate student success initiatives and other subject areas as assigned.

• Collaborate with faculty to design library research assignments that enhance student learning.

• Design and teach classes and workshops to educate students on effective library research strategies, content evaluation, and other information literacy skills.

• Conduct assessment in classes taught to gauge student learning.

• Design research guides and other digital objects to facilitate learning by online students.

• Participate with the Research Toolkit information literacy workshop series.

• Provide library instruction when requested by faculty, including nights and weekends

20% Research Assistance Services

• Research, evaluate, and organize scholarly resources for faculty on specific topics or research questions.

• Counsel students and faculty individually regarding specific research assignments or projects.

• Deliver library research and information service at multiple service points.

• Provide library service when scheduled, including nights and weekends.

• Participate in department planning, operations, and meetings.

10% Liaison to Academic Departments

• Develop and maintains relationships with faculty and staff in assigned colleges, departments, and academic areas to effectively market and deliver library services and resources. Initiates new programs or services.

• Communicate with academic departments regarding library resources, services, or research needs.

• Manage the library collections in assigned subject areas by selecting appropriate library materials.

• Monitor academic department meetings, activities, and communication for opportunities to provide library services.

• Participate in new faculty, staff, and student orientations and other department/college activities.

5% Professional Development and Service

• Participate in professional development and continuing education endeavors for professional and personal growth.

• Engage in service opportunities for the library profession, university, or local community.

• Record interactions for library statistical purposes.

• Participate in the development and the performance of the libraries' programs, policies, procedures, projects, teams and committees including other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions

Office environment; normal work schedule is 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends required.

Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 04/16/2024 First Consideration Date: 05/13/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes