Librarian

Frederick, Maryland
401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21701, USA

Under the general direction of the Head of Research and Instruction, the Research and Instruction Librarian collaborates with colleagues and other library staff to provide research skills instruction and services to all College constituencies. The librarian in this position will gauge the needs of a diverse student population, provide effective research assistance and instruction in a variety of modalities, and assess the library's impact on student success;

will sustain and expand partnerships across the campus community; will participate in strategic planning, collection development, and outreach activities. This position will be filled for FY2027 with a hire date of July 1, 2026 or later.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides innovative, user-centered research assistance and instruction services to students and faculty in the library, via telephone, and online.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and the Research & Instruction team to design and deliver engaging research and information literacy instruction, both in person and online; introduces/orients students, faculty, and staff to various library resources; works to integrate information literacy and research skills into the curriculum.
• Creates, shares, and assesses Lib Guides, instruction videos, interactive research modules, and other digital learning materials to support student learning.
• Develops and presents workshops, tutorials, and orientations to a variety of campus constituencies
• Represents the library at external workshops and conferences.
• Collaborates with library staff to address organizational training and transformation related to cultural competence and diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.
• Works with colleagues to train, supervise, and assess student workers.

Includes the following.

• Works with outreach team to design, market, implement, and assess inclusive, culturally sustaining educational programming and outreach initiatives that reach students, faculty, and staff.
• Communicates with library staff and disciplinary faculty to evaluate and select print and electronic resources for acquisition.
• Performs ongoing evaluation of database subscriptions and individual electronic journals to identify and implement changes in content, navigation, and access.
• Fosters effective collaborative relationships with faculty and staff to increase awareness of library resources, promote critical engagement with information, and encourage open scholarly communication.
• Participates in college and library committees.
• Contributes to the maintenance of the library website, social media, and campus newsletters.

Includes the following.

• Participates with other members of the Research and Instruction team in consensus decision-making; collaborates with the team in the planning and design of library user surveys.
• Participates with other members of the team to create annual goals, strategies, and assessments for the department.

  Hours are typically Monday – Friday 9AM to 5PM with some evening work until 8PM required.

  Qualifications

  We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

  To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  Education and/or Experience

  Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in library and information science (MLS/MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent degree if earned outside the U.S./Canada). Candidates who are near completion of the degree may be considered.
  • 1-2 years of work experience in a library setting related to research help or instruction. This may include graduate assistantships, internships, or part-time academic library…