From: ibln@googlegroups.com [ibln@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott, Connie E [CEScott@indianatech.edu]
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Subject: [IBLN] FW: [BCALA] University of West Georgia Instructional Services Librarian Position
From BCALA: Job opportunity
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From: The Black Caucus of the American Library Association [mailto:BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] On Behalf Of Gerald Holmes
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:40 PM
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Subject: [BCALA] University of West Georgia Instructional Services Librarian Position
please excuse duplicate postings:
Instructional Services Librarian
Do you get energized by working with students and helping them connect
ideas? Would you like to work in a newly renovated building designed
to foster professional creativity, collaborative teaching, and student
learning? Are you open to new ideas and challenges?
The University of West Georgia seeks to add to our Instructional
Services team by hiring an Instructional Services Librarian.
A major component of our information literacy program is our
credit-bearing course; approximately 30 sections of this course are
taught each year with documented positive results for student success
(see http://crl.acrl.org/content/early/2012/12/19/crl12-424.full.pdf+html
). In addition to the credit-bearing course, librarians teach
information literacy classes by instructor request and in scheduled
topical workshops. Courses and workshops are offered face-to-face and
online. Librarians serve as liaisons to academic departments and
provide reference services (face-to-face and via chat). Reference and
instruction activities may include some evening and weekend hours. All
librarian appointments are tenure-track faculty positions. As
faculty, librarians serve on university committees, support the
greater good of the institution and pursue professional development
opportunities. Instructional Services librarians are expected to have
a strong interest in advancing the field of library instruction.
Each Instructional Services librarian has an area of focus to
contribute to the short and long-range goals of the department. Due
to the dynamic nature of librarianship and the ever-evolving needs of
our patrons, these areas of focus change as Instructional Services
continuously monitors campus needs and curriculum trends. Therefore,
the successful candidate will have diverse interests and talents as
well as a desire to grow professionally in new directions.
Instructional Services is building a positive culture of assessment.
Each librarian is responsible for outlining an assessment strategy for
his or her area of focus. These strategies will be revised and
implemented in a supportive learning environment as the team learns
together how to best assess our services.
Ingram Library recently finished a major building renovation. The
library has three instructional spaces for one-shots and the
credit-bearing course. The Instructional Services office suite is
designed to facilitate collaboration among Instructional Services
librarians. These new spaces provide opportunities for librarians to
experiment with emerging pedagogies. The successful candidate will be
open to new ideas, willing to take risks and have the ability and
courage to fail gracefully and change course when necessary.
Required Qualifications
ALA accredited Masters in Library Science in-hand by the start date
Comfortable teaching and presenting information in front of a group
Strong desire to experiment with new instructional pedagogy
and delivery methods
Ability to work cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds
Strong communication skills
Adept at learning new technologies and using them effectively
Quick-thinking and flexible
Demonstrated ability to work creatively and collaboratively
with others while also pursuing and completing individual projects
Record of establishing and maintaining effective work relationships
Intellectual curiosity
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years professional academic library experience
Teaching experience
Experience with course management systems
Familiarity with assessment methods and standards
Comfortable teaching and presenting information in an online
environment
Subject expertise in a field that is currently taught at UWG
Demonstrated success with applying for and securing grants
Academic background in business or familiarity with business resources
Experience teaching technology usage
Project management experience
Sense of humor
Location
The University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, GA, a
community approximately one hour west of Atlanta and about 20 miles
east of the Alabama state line. As employees of the University System
of Georgia, UWG librarians enjoy free tuition for most degrees
(through doctoral level) at all University System of Georgia schools.
Librarians earn 14 hours of annual leave per month, 8 hours of sick
time per month, and twelve assigned paid holidays per year. See
http://www.westga.edu/hrpay for other benefits information.
Start Date
Position is available July 1, 2013. Salary mid $40,000s
To apply please submit CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts and
contact information for 3 references to Anne C. Barnhart, Head of
Instructional Services (barnhart@westga.edu). Application deadline is
February 22, 2013.
The University of West Georgia is an Affirmative Action/ Equal
Opportunity Institution. Official transcripts are requirements for
employment by the University of West Georgia. Please be advised that
should you be recommended for a position, University System of Georgia
Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check
as a prior condition of employment.
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Anne C. Barnhart
Head of Instructional Services
Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 30117
678-839-6364
Faculty - Request a library instruction session:
http://www.westga.edu/library/faculty/instruction
Students - It's your grade - Get help from a professional - GoPRO!:
http://www.westga.edu/library/gopro
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