Learning & Research Librarian

Learning And Research LibrarianReporting to the Head of Learning and Research Services (LRS), the Learning and Research Librarian advances academic excellence at UWG. This role provides in-class instruction, identifies and promotes relevant library resources for teaching and learning, responsively supports faculty and student research needs, and helps conduct library programming and assessment activities. A central responsibility for this role is sustained engagement with an assigned academic area.Academic Area Librarian - Provide comprehensive research support to faculty, students, and staff in assigned academic area, currently the College of Education. Create, deliver, and assess effective information literacy instruction that focuses on the critical thinking and research skills in their academic area through a variety of formats, including course-integrated instruction, stand-alone workshops, and asynchronous tutorials and guides. Promote the discovery, use, and integration of library resources and services by students, faculty, and researchers in their academic area through targeted outreach and partnerships with the department. Collaborate with faculty in academic area to integrate library resources into the curriculum to advance the university's expansion of no-cost/low-cost course materials. Departmental Activities - Actively participate in LRS team meetings and initiatives through listening, sharing ideas, and providing substantive contributions to advance the team's purpose. Collaborate with LRS department colleagues to design, implement, and assess innovative programs and instruction that strengthens student learning, deepens library offering to support scholarly research, and increases the number of courses that use zero-cost course materials. May provide operational, programmatic, and/or research support for Special Collections, an important part of the LRS department. LRS team members on occasion contribute to instructional sessions, exhibits, programs, and research support for Special Collections. Library-Wide Activities - Increase general student information literacy and critical thinking skills by teaching workshops, instructional sessions, and programs. Provide reference and research support to faculty, students, and staff on campus and at satellite locations, online, and in-person. Help plan, execute, and assess campus-wide collaborative programming to advance or celebrate faculty academic excellence and scholarship. May serve as an embedded librarian in credit courses that help meet the priorities of the library. May work occasional evenings or weekends. General - Serve on library, university, and system-wide committees, working groups, and task forces. Contribute to the library's student engagement and research support activities. Maintain awareness of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic library settings, trends in information literacy instruction and emerging methods of providing library support to specific academic areas. Enhance professional expertise through workshops, conferences, continuing education, and additional degrees and certifications. Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications Educational Requirements Master's degree in library and information science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience Degree, subject expertise, or professional experience in the academic discipline of education, instructional design, online learning, or related fields. Two (2) years of academic library work experience, through employment, internships, or volunteer activities. Teaching experience or demonstrated experience in the development of instructional tools or other learning opportunities. Excellent time management and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to respond to changing needs and priorities, showing initiative and flexibility.$65,000 - $72,500.00 annually. Paid on a monthly basis.The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. 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