Job Summary
The Reference-Instruction Librarian develops and implements the library’s instruction program, provides reference and outreach assistance, and assists with managing the library’s student workers staffing and scheduling. This is a full-time, twelve-month position with faculty status and rank.
Job Responsibilities
- Plans, devises, and implements the library’s instruction program for Montreat College.
- Teaches course-specific information literacy skills and research strategies to students both in-person and through asynchronous means including email, chat, and recorded video.
- Plans, creates, and manages instructional web-based content, including videos, tutorials, and online research guides.
- Develops and implements a program to assess the library instruction program, prepares reports, and recommends adaptations based on the outcome of these assessments.
- Serves on committees, attends faculty meetings, and performs other responsibilities as a faculty member.
- Assists in managing student workers, including assisting with recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, and oversight, and service desk operations.
- Assists with opening and closing procedures.
- Assists with the Interlibrary Loan program in partnership with the Circulation Desk Assistant.
Educational/Experiential Requirements
- Masters in Library and Information Science.
- Affirm the Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Life Covenant of Montreat College, found at https://www.montreat.edu/about/mission/
- Demonstrate support for Christian liberal arts education and exhibit the ability to integrate faith in daily work.
- Deliver excellent teaching with a high level of pedagogical acumen, including developing instructional curricula in line with professional best practices.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, collegial team-based setting and to also operate as an independent, self-directed professional able to establish goals and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to learn the OCLC WMS integrated library system.
- 2024 MLIS graduates are encouraged to apply – Expected start date: 8/1/2024.
Job Application Instructions
Please click this link to send the required application materials to John Doncevic, Director of the L. Nelson Bell Library. (https://apply.montreat.edu/jobs/?supervisor=john-doncevic&position=Reference%20Instruction%20Librarian).