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Job Title: Research & Instruction Librarian
Department: University Library
Reports to: Associate Director of Academic Engagement
Location: Los Angeles
Compensation: $28.56 - $30.76 per hour DOE
Desired Start Date: 07-26-2023
About the Library
The University Library at The Chicago School is a unique entity that was first established in 1981 in Chicago. The University Library now serves students from main locations in Chicago, Dallas, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Our Los Angeles location also has an extension to Anaheim. The University Library also serves students in all 50 states across the country and also many students internationally. Spanning the continental United States, the University Library functions as a digital-first entity, with physical manifestations on the campuses. We offer over 300 databases, 300,000 eBooks, and 20,000 print materials. The Chicago School University Library is unique in that it houses a Psychological Assessment Collection, which is unique in both its scope and overall size.
Position Summary
The Chicago School University Library is accepting applications for an engaged and innovative individual to join our team in providing general and specialized services in support of teaching, research, scholarship, and creativity. The Librarian will build strong relationships with the faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and with colleagues across the institution; encourage and facilitate the use of library and information resources; provide instruction, reference, and research consultations; both in person and online; and foster a supportive environment that encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and creativity. This is a hybrid position with 3 days on campus and 2 days remote. Also, travel to our Anaheim campus maybe required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Research Support & Services
Instruction and Outreach
Collection Development & Maintenance
Operations
Professional Development
Service to University
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Preferred Skills & Qualifications
It is not required that candidates meet preferred qualifications to be considered for this position.
Required Documents
Please submit the following as a single pdf document (applications with missing components will not be considered).
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $$28.56 - $30.76 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/
The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.
Job Title: Research & Instruction Librarian
Department: University Library
Reports to: Associate Director of Academic Engagement
Location: Los Angeles
Compensation: $28.56 - $30.76 per hour DOE
Desired Start Date: 07-26-2023
About the Library
The University Library at The Chicago School is a unique entity that was first established in 1981 in Chicago. The University Library now serves students from main locations in Chicago, Dallas, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Our Los Angeles location also has an extension to Anaheim. The University Library also serves students in all 50 states across the country and also many students internationally. Spanning the continental United States, the University Library functions as a digital-first entity, with physical manifestations on the campuses. We offer over 300 databases, 300,000 eBooks, and 20,000 print materials. The Chicago School University Library is unique in that it houses a Psychological Assessment Collection, which is unique in both its scope and overall size.
Position Summary
The Chicago School University Library is accepting applications for an engaged and innovative individual to join our team in providing general and specialized services in support of teaching, research, scholarship, and creativity. The Librarian will build strong relationships with the faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and with colleagues across the institution; encourage and facilitate the use of library and information resources; provide instruction, reference, and research consultations; both in person and online; and foster a supportive environment that encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and creativity. This is a hybrid position with 3 days on campus and 2 days remote. Also, travel to our Anaheim campus maybe required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Research Support & Services
- Provides research support to students and faculty in-person and online.
- Participates in the planning and delivery of team-based virtual research services (i.e., chat, text, email, and telephone).
- Maintains awareness of a wide variety of research tools, methodologies, and resources appropriate for student and faculty scholarship.
- Actively engages in opportunities to integrate library tools, expertise, and resources into courses, instructor development sessions, and co-curricular programming.
Instruction and Outreach
- Plans, coordinates, and delivers in-person and online library instruction that is inclusive and incorporates best practices in information literacy teaching and assessment.
- Develop and maintain point-of-need and course-integrated guides, tutorials, and other learning objects.
- Designs and delivers library programming and outreach, including the library's social media presence.
Collection Development & Maintenance
- Collaborates with library team regarding collection priorities, needs, and access.
- Assists with selecting and deselecting materials for the library's physical and digital collections.Resume
- Maintains familiarity with publishing and research trends.
Operations
- As part of the library team, assists with the development/revision of procedures, policies, mission statement, goals, and data collection.
- Occasionally assists with supervision and training of student employees, and campus library operations.
Professional Development
- Contributes to and learns from the profession through local, state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and publications.
- Identifies and integrates best practices in service, teaching and learning, and scholarly activity.
Service to University
- Attend meetings, participate in special projects, and serve on committees relating to the library, the University, and consortia.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- ALA-Accredited (or international equivalent) graduate degree in Library and Information Science.
- Familiarity with a variety of information resources (across disciplines and formats).
- Ability to work independently, flexibly, and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably in multiple modalities.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to provide instruction in a variety of settings and modalities (on-ground, online, group and individual).
- Knowledge of information literacy instructional practices, including familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace.
Additional Preferred Skills & Qualifications
It is not required that candidates meet preferred qualifications to be considered for this position.
- Knowledge of current research and information sources in social sciences and health disciplines.
- Knowledge of contributing factors to student persistence, success, and retention in undergraduate and graduate education.
- Knowledge of current learning theory and pedagogy in higher education.
- Experience with Springhare products (Libguides, LibAnswers, LibWizard, LibCal).
- Experience with Alma and PrimoVE.
- Evidence of, or potential for professional and scholarly activity.
- 1 or more years of related experience.
Required Documents
Please submit the following as a single pdf document (applications with missing components will not be considered).
- Cover Letter
- Resume (or Curricula Vitae)
- 3 Professional References
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $$28.56 - $30.76 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/
The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.
