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Reference Instruction Librarian
Job no : 494727
Work type : Faculty Full-Time
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Categories : Library Services
College : SOWELA
Department : Academic Affairs
Sub department : Library Services
Type of Appointment : Unclassified - Faculty 12 month
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Duties and Responsibilities :
- Provide high quality, proactive reference assistance; aid students with LoLA and Canvas.
- Provide circulation assistance.
- Design and teach information literacy classes based on student learning outcomes; record all instruction data and prepare annual statistics.
- Provide outreach to students and faculty; promote library services and resources.
- Create and oversee library webpage content such as subject guides, and record, edit, and distribute electronic tutorials using tools such as Camtasia and VidGrid.
- Develop library programming; organize events for National Library Week, etc.
- Serve as liaison to the Student Government Association.
- Serve on library, college, and LOUIS committees.
- Participate in professional development activities and stay current on reference and library instruction issues.
- Participate in the Library's IE Plan.
- Communicate promptly and effectively with library staff.
- Lead or assist with special projects as needed, e.g. the SOWELA Digital Archives, SOWELA Student Book Club, etc.
Required Education : ALA-accredited master's degree in library science or equivalent degree in library and information science.
Required Experience : One year of experience working in a library setting.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Effective oral and written communication skills.
Familiarity with information literacy standards.
Skilled in customer-service.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and administer projects.
Willingness to work one evening each week, as needed.
Required Licenses or Certifications :
Preferred Education :
Preferred Experience : Teaching experience in an academic library.
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Benefits : As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity / equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised : 13 Nov 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close :
