POSITION AVAILABLE
INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN – PI # 3698

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
EARL K. LONG LIBRARY

SUMMARY: The Instruction Librarian is responsible for the vision and leadership of the library user education program.  This position works collaboratively with the First Year Initiative/Information Literacy Librarian, the Instruction Team, other librarians and staff, and university faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate a coordinated information literacy program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, promote, and evaluate a program for integrating library research skills into the university curriculum.
• Coordinate, organize, and present classroom-based and other group library instruction for a wide variety of user groups, in conjunction with librarians, teaching faculty, and other partners.
• Provide support and professional development for other librarians and staff involved in instruction, including providing workshops on improving teaching effectiveness, developing instruction tools, and using instruction equipment.
• Prepare print and web-based instructional materials and handouts for general-interest print and electronic resources and library services.
• Evaluate library instruction activities and compile, analyze, and report relevant statistics.
• Provide reference services as part of the scheduled desk rotation including nights and weekends.
• May participate in Collection Development activities as a bibliographer or other capacity.
• Participate in the work of internal committees and working groups as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:  ALA-accredited MLS degree; demonstrated teaching ability; ability to work well as a team leader and team member, as well as independently; strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; web design and instructional technology skills; proficiency in the use of computer applications for teaching and learning; ability to work collegially and productively with diverse groups in an urban academic setting; ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and environments.

Preferred:  Instruction/reference experience in an academic library; instructional design background; participant in ACRL Information Literacy Immersion Program. 

Salary and Rank: This is a tenure-track 12-month academic faculty position at the Assistant Librarian rank. Salary: $ 40,000, plus benefits. The University of New Orleans, a member of the Louisiana State University System, is the state’s urban research university.

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays; state or optional retirement plans available; choice of health plan options.
 
Application Process: Applications may be submitted by mail to the address below, or electronically to: nmukherj@uno.edu . Applications should include a cover letter addressing position qualifications, a complete and current vitae, and contact information (including telephone and email addresses) for three professional references.

Ms. Norma Mukherjee, Assistant to the Dean
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148

Applications accepted until position is filled.

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.