SLIS Employment Listing
Distance Learning Librarian
Date posted: Oct. 23, 2009
State: Oregon
Job description:
General Description: Develops and coordinates the Library’s distance learning services and programs; coordinates initiatives and training for Library faculty and staff to support distance services in their respective areas; supports course-integrated online information literacy instruction in a collaborative environment; develops policies and procedures for providing access to materials to distributed learning students and faculty; participates in the library’s dynamic reference and instruction programs; and collaborates on the selection of information resources to support the distance education needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Fixed-term faculty contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This entry-level, full-time, 12-month fixed-term faculty position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services.
Specific Responsibilities
• Develop and coordinate the Library’s distance instruction, services, and programs in collaboration with the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services • In collaboration with the Information Literacy Coordinator and Subject Librarians, develop and support course-integrated online information literacy instruction.
• Coordinate the development of online learning objects and guides, including tutorials, with a focus on transferrable information literacy skills.
• Work with the Manager of Public Access Services to develop policies and procedures for providing access to materials to distributed learning students and faculty.
• Work with the Office of Information Technology and the Library’s Resources Services & Technology division to integrate Library content into the University’s virtual learning environment (BlackBoard®).
• Serve as liaison to the School of Extended Studies in serving their online programs.
• Establish short and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the University.
• Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature.
• Provide reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the general public through work at the reference desk and through various information and communications technologies. Includes work during some evening and weekend hours.
• Participate in the Library’s information literacy efforts and general instruction program • Maintain awareness of scholarly communications and copyright issues in general and contribute to advocacy efforts.
• Participate in continual program planning and assessment activities, including the collection of relevant data on inputs, outputs, and outcomes.
• Contribute to the work of relevant committees and workgroups in the Library and the University.
• Contribute to the work of professional associations, locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally.
• Pursue active publication and research agenda and meet expectations for faculty service and scholarship in accordance with the Library and University’s fixed-term faculty review guidelines.
• Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University’s Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/policies/ProfessionalStandards.htm).
• Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library administration.
• Occasionally direct the work of part-time student employees, volunteers, or interns.
• Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the University and the Library.
• Adhere to the current Reference and User Services Association’s (RUSA) Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• ALA-accredited MLS.
• Experience developing online learning objects and guides, web applications, digital media, and with post-production editing.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and expressed commitment to the principles and standards of information literacy.
• Work experience in current pedagogy of online information literacy instruction.
• Instructional technology training and experience.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and provide transcripts
Preferred Qualifications
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish and cultural competency in serving Latin American populations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the relationships among web applications, network topology, database design, and data security • Experience with virtual learning environments, such as Blackboard.
• Flexibility and ability to work positively in a fast-paced, changing environment while collaborating with diverse colleagues, faculty, students, and the general public.
• Knowledge of database technologies and applications development with one or more programming languages (e.g. PHP, C, Java, Perl).
Compensation
The starting annual salary rate for this position will be dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools.
To Apply
Send cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha@pdx.edu.
Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or.pdf documents).
If you do not have email, please send application materials to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, Portland State University, Library, PO Box 1151, Portland, OR 97207.
Applications not containing all requested documents will not be considered. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists.
Deadlines: Review of applications begins November, 2009. Open until finalists identified.
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Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
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