Instruction and Digital Initiatives Librarian Position

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Richard Bradberry
Tue, May 8, 2012 3:36 PM

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2012-029 INSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL INITIATIVES LIBRARIAN
Job # 2012-029 (042788)Job TypeAdministrativeDepartmentEarl S.
Richardson Library Class Code9003Bargaining UnitNoFLSA StatusExemptJob
Status
Full-TimeHiring SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePay
Range
N/APosting
Date
May 1, 2012Closing DateOpen Until Filled

Department*: Earl S. Richardson Library*

*Duties: * Provides exemplary instruction and leads the Librarian Team for
all digital initiatives; implements a number of digital projects related to
Reference Service Delivery, user experience, and outreach initiatives;
creates, implements, and interweaves innovative digital applications and
links their success with University and Library overall goals; teaches a
prescribed number of library instruction sessions; provides on campus and
virtual "online assistive tools;" provides in-person and online chat
reference; implements new library technologies and leading digital tools;
conducts surveys, blogs, online sites, and technical journeys to determine
digital tool needs; works with the Reference/Information Literacy Team in
developing key library initiatives; works collaboratively with Library IT
development infrastructure for dissemination of new library technologies;
interacts with students and faculty; provides general library instructions;
works with Library Information Technology to develop infrastructure for new
library technologies; assists patrons with reference queries; provides
monthly Emerging Digital Technologies (EDT) talks; develops Cyber Shed and
shed hours for patrons; performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree, ALA-accredited; two years
experience with current digital library technologies, standards, and
practices.

Requirements: Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective
digital projects and services; ability to meet project objectives in a
timely manner; ability to provide instruction; ability to implement digital
projects, ability to organize, handle multiple tasks, and produce detailed
work; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly
changing environment; ability to communicate effectively; ability to
interact with diverse technological backgrounds.

To Apply: Send letter of interest indicating Job # 2012-029, a resume, a
Morgan State University Application for Employment, and three names of
references with telephone numbers to: Morgan State University, Office of
Human Resources, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21251 or
e-mail your information to jobs@morgan.edu. EEO/AA

NOTE: THE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTACT ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW.

http://www.morgan.edu/Administration/Finance_and_Management/Office_of_Human_Resources/Jobs__Morgan/AdministrativeStaff_Positions/2012-029.html

*Please Post* *2012-029 INSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL INITIATIVES LIBRARIAN* *Job #* 2012-029 (042788)*Job Type*Administrative*Department*Earl S. Richardson Library *Class Code*9003*Bargaining Unit*No*FLSA Status*Exempt*Job Status* Full-Time*Hiring Salary*Commensurate with Experience*Pay Range*N/A*Posting Date* May 1, 2012*Closing Date*Open Until Filled *Department**: Earl S. Richardson Library* *Duties: * Provides exemplary instruction and leads the Librarian Team for all digital initiatives; implements a number of digital projects related to Reference Service Delivery, user experience, and outreach initiatives; creates, implements, and interweaves innovative digital applications and links their success with University and Library overall goals; teaches a prescribed number of library instruction sessions; provides on campus and virtual "online assistive tools;" provides in-person and online chat reference; implements new library technologies and leading digital tools; conducts surveys, blogs, online sites, and technical journeys to determine digital tool needs; works with the Reference/Information Literacy Team in developing key library initiatives; works collaboratively with Library IT development infrastructure for dissemination of new library technologies; interacts with students and faculty; provides general library instructions; works with Library Information Technology to develop infrastructure for new library technologies; assists patrons with reference queries; provides monthly Emerging Digital Technologies (EDT) talks; develops Cyber Shed and shed hours for patrons; performs other duties as required. *Minimum Qualifications*: Masters Degree, ALA-accredited; two years experience with current digital library technologies, standards, and practices. *Requirements*: Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective digital projects and services; ability to meet project objectives in a timely manner; ability to provide instruction; ability to implement digital projects, ability to organize, handle multiple tasks, and produce detailed work; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment; ability to communicate effectively; ability to interact with diverse technological backgrounds. *To Apply*: Send letter of interest indicating Job # 2012-029, a resume, a Morgan State University Application for Employment, and three names of references with telephone numbers to: Morgan State University, Office of Human Resources, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21251 or e-mail your information to jobs@morgan.edu. EEO/AA NOTE: THE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTACT ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW. http://www.morgan.edu/Administration/Finance_and_Management/Office_of_Human_Resources/Jobs__Morgan/AdministrativeStaff_Positions/2012-029.html