Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian

Career Opportunities with Finger Lakes Community College

The Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian is responsible for overall coordination and development of Bibliographic Instruction and Reference Services; coordination of the library assessment program and fostering a culture of assessment in the Charles J. Meder Library; working collaboratively to implement and enhance services which benefit the library users.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library program required.

At least three years of reference experience including at least one year of library instruction or classroom teaching experience. Demonstrated competence using electronic resources, including electronic and web-accessible databases;
Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs; A practical knowledge of library emerging technologies and instructional design;
Flexibility in adapting to changing organizational priorities and technological environments;
Strong customer focus with a passion for the profession;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, community residents, librarians, and support staff are essential.

Minimum of one year’s assessment experience;
Experience in cataloging and technical processing;
Experience working in a community college setting;
Experience working in a team environment.

Develop, coordinate and administer library instruction program consistent with the goals of the Library's information literacy program.

Ensure that instructor librarians are aware of the desired learning out-comes and goals and objectives of the overall library instruction program.

Collaborate with library and academic faculty to develop appropriate methods of delivering research assistance and learning activities.

Serve as a resource for other library staff regarding library and educational pedagogy.

Coordinate reference services, including scheduling and supervision of 7-9 part time librarians.

Assist students, faculty, staff and other library patrons with reference and research needs.

Establish and maintain training manual for reference librarians.

Create weekly reference desk schedules.

Regular reference desk duty is required.

Develop, coordinate and administer effective faculty, student and staff assessment projects and use the data collected to guide personal teaching and professional development.

Provide data from assessment projects to library colleagues, as requested.

Coordinate Library Assessment Surveys, such as Lib Qual, to insure the library maintains its high level of library services.

Compile and submit IPEDS statistics and other consortium statistical reports.

Act as library liaison to Service Area and Faculty Assessment (department/committee).

Act as library liaison to the Humanities department and/or other assigned department by consulting with faculty members to provide bibliographic instruction, collection development and other services that support their curriculum.

Work with faculty to coordinate library instruction with course content

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