Digital Literacy Librarian

Description

Summary:

Recognizing the increasingly critical role that AI, technology, e-resources, and digital collections play in the future of academic scholarship, the Digital Literacy Librarian will design, implement, and lead a comprehensive information, digital, and media literacy curriculum. Working collaboratively with faculty and campus partners, the position will integrate digital citizenship values and information literacy skills across the academic disciplines. This role will lead the design of instruction and outreach to students and faculty, which will inspire and lead the community in exploring the potential of AI in education, while actively guiding faculty and students in navigating its ethical, safe, and responsible use (See our AI Vision Statement: https://(Sie können sich bewerben oder uns per E-Mail kontaktieren in dem Sie die untenstehende Online-Bewerbungsbox verwenden)

Key responsibilities include co-designing lesson plans and assignments with faculty, teaching general and discipline-specific classes, conducting faculty outreach, developing program assessments, and providing campus-wide leadership for the Digital Literacy program.

This position will have service desk and student supervision duties, including one evening per week until 9:50 p.m. and some weekend shifts. As part of the librarian team, this position will also contribute to the strategic planning for library programs, collections, and space. The ideal candidate will have some experience with digital projects and/or experience with digital content management systems.

This is a 10-month position, and it follows the academic calendar.

• Develop, coordinate, and implement the library’s information and media literacy instruction program, which includes group, individual, and online components, such as Lib Guides. Design and conduct the library instruction and orientation sessions for classes. Instruct individual library users on the use of print and electronic resources.
• Partner with administrators, departmental faculty, and course team leaders to ensure that digital literacy skills (media literacy, AI, digital citizenship) are embedded systematically throughout the school. More broadly, establish collaborative and supportive partnerships with faculty, students, and staff in support of faculty and student engagement with the academic services and resources of the library.
• In accordance with our AI Vision Statement, lead and collaborate with campus technology leaders, Dean of Academics, Dean of Faculty, Director of Student AI Projects, ITS, faculty, and others, on promoting the ethical use of AI, digital citizenship and the application of library resources and technology in the classroom. Stay current with emerging technologies and act as the library liaison to various student and faculty initiatives in the areas of AI and technology.
• Support the ethical and effective use of media, technology, and AI tools across the research lifecycle, including discovery, analysis, writing, data visualization, and digital creation. Provide guidance on responsible use, including transparency, attribution, bias, copyright, and academic integrity.
• Work with the Stephan Archives staff to leverage and highlight the growing archival digital collections.
• Work closely with the Community Engagement Librarian and team to market and brand library resources, services, and programs, specifically to increase awareness of electronic resources and digital collections.
• Assist faculty in developing information resources for coursework using Lib Guides, Google Education, and Canvas, the school’s learning management system. Create research guides, instruction resources, digital materials, videos/tutorials, and make those resources available to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist in other…