by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
This full-time faculty-status position requires an MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution. Candidates with experience working with Ex Libris' Alma/Primo and Springshare products will be preferred. Application review begins immediately.
Text courtesy of Amanda Walch, Director of Libraries, University of Jamestown.
Overview
The University of Jamestown is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Research and Instruction Librarian who will develop, coordinate, and deliver information literacy instruction, lead the libraries’ research help and outreach efforts, and support the university community's academic and research needs. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and flexible individual who enjoys building relationships with students, faculty, and staff. This full-time, 12-month role holds faculty status (Instructor or Assistant Professor), reports to the Director of Libraries, and is located in Jamestown, ND. One evening a week (6pm-10pm, during the school year only) and occasional travel to the University of Jamestown’s Fargo, ND, site will be required.
Essential Duties
- Participates in the UJ Libraries’ information literacy instruction program
- Provides research help and reference services to the UJ community, especially students and faculty
- Creates and maintains online guides, tutorials, and other instructional materials.
- Supports the libraries’ outreach and engagement efforts
To Apply
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial) of graduate degree or proof of enrollment in a graduate program demonstrating satisfactory progress, and contact information for three references to Julie Smith, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant, at julie.smith@uj.edu. Application review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. To see the full job post, visit the University of Jamestown's jobs website and scroll to the listing under the "Faculty" heading.
