School Librarian (Part time)

Compensation Range: Annual Salary: $50,790.00 - $68,570.00 Position Summary With strategic guidance, this position serves as a student-focused, dynamic Reference & Instruction Librarian. The librarian will provide reference and instruction services for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, including high-level reference assistance to students completing dissertation work. The Librarian will create and maintain synchronous and asynchronous library instruction, assist with collection development, manage subject resources, and provide outreach to the NU community. Provides high-quality reference and instructional services to students, alums, faculty, and staff through various channels, including chat, text, phone, email, video conference, and other relevant modalities.

Contributes to assessment efforts, which includes data collection and analysis, as well as co-curricular assessment of student learning

Develops and maintains library instruction targeted to students through multiple modalities, both synchronous and asynchronous

Provides instruction for graduate and undergraduate programs, conducts general instruction for general education courses, workshops, and facilitates webinars and event series as needed, including coverage for other liaisons. Actively participates in Library instruction initiatives.

Collaborates with the entire library team to do collection development, assessment, and maintenance

Serves as the primary Library contact and information resource for assigned programs. Represents the Library at school committees and meetings, supports faculty initiatives, and provides training for faculty and staff on library initiatives, resources, and services.

Provides research support for faculty and staff by designing, advertising, and assessing faculty research support tools and initiatives.

Selects and de-selects digital materials in assigned subject areas.

Participates in Library and University committees and other operational groups as appropriate. Maintains active membership and involvement in local, state, regional, and/or national professional associations and societies. Stays current on disciplinary research and academic library services and resources through reading, involvement in professional organizations, conference attendance, and research.

Participates in library team initiatives such as guide reviews, outreach, tutorials, events, and webinars as directed. Serves as a leader as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Library Sciences, or its equivalent, from an ALA-accredited institution is required
• 3-5 years or more of professional librarian experience required, or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Second master's degree in a field outside of library science as evidence of scholarly training and understanding of disciplinary scholarship, desirable; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience providing distance and/or online library services preferred

Knowledge of academic library subscription databases, systems, and technology, particularly Springshare Suites.

Familiarity with library standards, guidelines, and best practices supported by national library organizations, such as ALA, ACRL, ARL, and DOLS.

Experience in designing and developing information literacy-based library instruction, including the assessment of skills and learning outcomes.

Knowledge of instructional design theories, trends, and technologies, along with experience using synchronous and asynchronous delivery systems for library instruction.

Strong familiarity with user-facing library technology and interfaces within the adult learner environment, demonstrating a student-centered approach with a diverse student population.

Location: Remote, USA Travel: Occasional travel possible: may include quarterly college/school meetings, commencement, and conferences, and other student support opportunities. #LI-Remote Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies. Base pay is one component of National University's total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the "whole you" with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For Part-time benefits, please click here. National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals. National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.