Greetings Colleagues, I trust you’re in good spirits. Locord Wilson, Jackson State University (MS), forwards the position description detailed below. Respectfully, Sandra Research and Instruction Librarian Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting<https://jsums.peopleadmin.com/bookmarks?posting_id=9248> | Print Preview<https://jsums.peopleadmin.com/postings/9248/print_preview> | Apply for this Job<https://jsums.peopleadmin.com/postings/9248/pre_apply> Position Details Posting Number S01243P Position Title Research and Instruction Librarian Department Library & Information Resources FLSA Salary Not listed. Grant Funded No Location Main Campus Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary The Division of Library and Information Resources is accepting applications for its Research and Instruction Librarian position. Minimum Required Education Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited program in library and information science. Minimum Required Experience Experience in planning and/or providing information literacy instruction or other teaching experience. Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications None. Qualifications See knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a team member. · Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills. · Knowledge of information literacy, organization trends, practices, and issues. · Demonstrated abilities in research, scholarly work, and professional services. Job Duties and Responsibilities · Provides basic and in-depth reference services and research consultation to faculty, students, and staff. · Develops and implements virtual and in class library instruction programs, workshops and tours. · Creates and maintains instructional materials (online videos and tutorials), and research guides, using appropriate learning management software, new media production tools, online and mobile learning tools. · Coordinates with Dean and Library Liaisons to actively build professional relationships with faculty, students, and staff in assigned academic programs and across the university to develop research and instructional service strategies. · Actively engage with collection building in support of research and teaching needs of faculty and students of assigned academic programs. · Design and implement assessment tools to evaluate student instructional effectiveness and gather feedback for further opportunities of improvement and impact on student learning. · Lead the library efforts in social media and digitizing efforts in collaboration with other librarians. · Collaborate and work with Jake Ayers Research Library faculty and students at the e-Center. · Coordinate relevant visual displays observing major university and national calendar observances. · Will share nights and weekends. EEO Statement Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Background Check Statement Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report. Open Date 06/07/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants -- Locord D. Wilson Locord D. Wilson, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Libraries Associate Professor, College of Education and Human Development Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi 39217 locord.d.wilson@jsums.edu<mailto:locord.d.wilson@jsums.edu> 601-979-2386 "Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better". —Sidney Sheldon JSU Quality Enhancement Plan: Re-envisioning Orientation, Advising and Retention