Part Time Librarian Read General Education (Online)

This part-time professional role provides effective delivery of research that facilitates course materials selections across all course development. The role also coordinates and performs content improvements for course-integrated library guides and library tutorials for our General Education programs, as well as serving as a key partner with the Office of Undergraduate Studies. This position is highly faculty and staff client-focused. This position reports to the Supervisor – Curriculum & Instruction Team and works cooperatively with other library staff to support library services.

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare lists of potential library or online readings that support course development competencies, in response to faculty subject matter expert and course design staff requests.
• Manage help requests from readings research queue.
• Perform research in the online library collections and the open web, preparing lists of course-appropriate resources.
• Develop proficiency in navigating online library research tools, library collections and open online educational resource websites.
• Demonstrate initiative in promoting and maintaining client focused services and culture.

• Coordinate and conduct content improvements and maintenance for Library Research Guides and video tutorials, supporting Capella’s General Education and Undergraduate Studies offerings (typically 50% of duties).
• Define and coordinate content improvement initiatives with supervisor.
• Review course requirements and learning outcomes, identifying the most strategic content improvements that enhance academic performance.
• Design and write learning content that enhances General Education Library Research Guides.
• Incorporate surveys and assessments that collect learner feedback on guide quality.
• Advertise content improvements to General Education stakeholders via outreach.

• Participate in team training and personal development opportunities as time allows.
• Participate in goal setting and planning processes.
• Remain current on technologies or trends that enhance teaching and learning as time allows.
• Create annual goals and incorporate performance feedback.
• Attend scheduled, weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisor.

• Strong commitment to accurate and responsive client services.
• Strong multidisciplinary knowledge of library research and online searching.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member with diverse faculty, staff and learners in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability using computer applications, such as Microsoft Office. SnagIT, LibGuides or screencasting software experience preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative, responsivity and strong organizational and analytical skills. Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience with online learning and adult learners preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to locate, understand, and interpret bibliographic citations and copyright use statements.

• This is a remote position.

• 2+ years of academic or specialized librarian experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in the delivery of academic or specialized library services.

• Broadband or high-speed internet connection required.
• Must be able to spend significant time working at a computer and on the phone using a headset.
• Knowledge of information literacy concepts and skill development.
• Significant knowledge of online databases, library and information technologies.
• Energetic and motivated, with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Work location: Remote or virtual (work from home).
• Note: Job responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs.
• Hours: Must be able to work 20 hours a week, mostly within typical business hours.