Pacific Lutheran University is
seeking an Instruction and Reference Librarian to participate in our
information literacy program, work collaboratively on digital library
initiatives and improvements and collection development, and provide stellar
reference service. Librarians at Pacific Lutheran University hold faculty
rank and are expected to participate in university governance and service, as
well as pursue an active research agenda.
The successful candidate will have
the option of either tenure track or clinical faculty status, contingent on
the candidate’s qualifications and interests. The librarian is expected to
work as a peer with faculty, and to develop collegial relationships with
faculty and others via research assistance and committee work.
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- Provide general and specialized
reference service in traditional and digital environments, including chat
reference;
- Participate in an information literacy program under the leadership and guidance of the instruction coordinator; - Actively develop the library collection in several subject areas, in collaboration with librarian colleagues and departmental faculty liaisons; - Collaborate with other librarians in strategic planning for and implementation of digital collections and services, including but not limited to online journals, e-books, online reference tools, and data sources; - Take a leadership role on collaborative library projects as needed. |
We are looking for a candidate
with interest in and enthusiasm for innovative library instruction and services
in an academic setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate most, if
not all, of the following skills and abilities: a dynamic and engaging
teaching style, with demonstrable pedagogical skill and an interest in
innovative teaching methods; enthusiasm for teaching and experience with
information literacy instruction; an outgoing, creative and entrepreneurial
spirit; ability to work both collegially in a library setting and
independently in various departments and other locations on campus; demonstrated
knowledge and experience with electronic and Web-based research resources,
course management systems (e.g., Sakai), and content management systems;
ability to present, publish, or otherwise contribute to the library
profession; ability to become an active participant in campus life.
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- ALA-accredited MLIS or
equivalent master’s level degree in library and information science.
Candidates currently enrolled in a master’s program are eligible to apply,
but degree must be in hand by July 1, 2013.
- Instruction and reference experience in an academic library. Teaching experience in other academic settings would be considered as a substitute for this requirement. - Broad familiarity with research methods in major disciplines. - Demonstrated experience or interest in online instructional design, and/or familiarity with design tools such as Camtasia, Jing, Youtube, Adobe Captivate, Illuminate. - Commitment to professional development and service. |
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- Experience teaching in a
course-integrated library instruction program, and/or credit-bearing
term-length information literacy courses.
- Experience with digital library technologies, features, and services including online catalogs, serials portals, link resolvers, content management systems, course management systems, proxy servers, and/or social media channels. - Subject expertise in one or more of the following areas: business, economics, and/or political science. |
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Please submit your application
including a letter of application, resume/vita, a 1/2 page statement on “the
future of library instruction in hybrid college/university settings,” and a
list of three references online at https://employment.plu.edu/postings/2187
For questions or more information,
please contact Genevieve Williams at williagr@plu.edu.
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Pacific Lutheran University (PLU)
is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of about 3,500 students,
including international students from two dozen countries. Located in a
uniquely scenic region on the Pacific Rim, the university’s campus is 40
miles south of Seattle in suburban Tacoma, Washington. PLU’s academic program
is an integration of the liberal arts and professional programs, and the
university’s mission is to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry,
service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive
relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The
university is committed to exploring, affirming and enriching dignity and
diversity in the campus community and endorses the goals of equal opportunity
and affirmative action. PLU actively seeks applications from women and
persons of color.
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