[Michlib-l] Job Posting: Outreach, Engagement and Instruction Librarian -- Albion College

[Erin Smith]

Albion College invites applications for the *Outreach, Engagement and
Instruction Librarian* position. We are especially interested in candidates
who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity,
and belonging. The Outreach, Engagement and Instruction Librarian will work
closely with librarians, faculty, and campus partners to lead and develop
library initiatives that support student success, equity, recruitment, and
retention. They will design and implement effective and innovative library
programming to engage the campus community in a collaborative and equitable
fashion. The Outreach, Engagement and Instruction Librarian provides a
variety of library instruction services to support the College’s liberal
arts curriculum and promote information/digital literacy. Library
instruction services include general library orientation and
information/digital literacy sessions, course-specific and
assignment-specific library instruction, and course-embedded library
instruction. Working in conjunction with the Director of the Library, and
with the library staff, teaching faculty, and administration, this program
of instruction should reach all segments of the campus community. This
position is responsible for building relationships with both academic and
non-academic units across campus in order to raise awareness about the
various ways that the library can serve as an essential partner in
facilitating the success of our diverse body of undergraduate students.
Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a
diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. Albion College
is an anti-racist institution. This position will actively promote
diversity, belonging and equity through critical and compassionate
communication and strategic outreach efforts to various students, faculty
and staff (e.g., historically under-represented, first-generation,
undocumented and DACA students, LGBTQ students).

*Requirements*

   - Knowledge of College mission, services, policies and procedures
   - Knowledge of library database searching, the research process, and the
   principles of active learning and instructional pedagogy as applied to
   information literacy
   - Demonstrated understanding of information literacy concepts and trends
   - Demonstrated organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and planning
   skills
   - Excellent oral and written communication skills
   - Teaching skills including delivering face-to-face and online
   instruction
   - Program development and project management skills
   - Technology skills including word processing, spreadsheets, Google
   Workspace, library management and discovery systems (e.g., Ex Libris
   Alma/Primo), content management systems
   - Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
   - Interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with
   individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds,
   and ideologies with a commitment to equity and inclusion
   - Ability to be flexible and adaptable in an evolving work environment

*Qualifications*

   - Master’s degree in library, information science, or related field from
   an ALA-accredited graduate program
   - Experience with library management and discover systems preferred
   - Library instruction experience preferred
   - Related experience preferred


Interested candidates should submit an online application including cover
letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references
through Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/102229

*Please contact Jill Mason (jmason at albion.edu <jmason at albion.edu>),
Director of the Library, for questions about the position or search.*

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

-- 
*Erin C. Smith *
(she/her/hers)
Associate Director of the Library and Head of Technical Services
Albion College Library
602 E. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
517-629-0248
ecsmith at albion.edu
library.albion.edu
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