Senior Online Reference and Instructional Librarian (Onsite Faculty) - Thurgood Marshall Library

Posting Number: F205

Position Title: Senior Online Reference & Instructional Librarian (On-site Position)

Rank : Librarian I E30177

Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual Faculty: Long Term

Open Date: 12/04/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

The Online Reference and Instructional Librarian provides Instruction and research assistance to both online and on-campus students, faculty, and staff by creating online tutorials, self-guided library instruction modules, holding one-on-one research meetings, and purchasing materials. Works independently under the direct supervision/collaboration of the Dean of the Library. An important part of the position is supporting the mission of the University and the Library in advancing academic excellence and student success goals for the distance learning community.

• Provides and promotes library support services to all online students, staff, and faculty.
• Develops and maintains library online presence, online technologies, and instructional materials for online education.

• Assists patrons with reference questions, research sessions, and with using and accessing Library tools and information resources.
• Provides research project consultations with on-campus and online faculty and students.
• Coordinates and conducts online and face-to-face instructional programs/sessions to promote and ensure library assessment, collection development, and other library services.

• Oversees all aspects of Online Technical Services, including acquisitions, serials, cataloging, and collection development.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to develop collections and resources to support on-campus and online learning programs.
• Coordinates the development of electronic resources, including electronic databases, e-journals, e-books, and emerging technologies.
• Prepares monthly summary, statistical and evaluative reports, of all activities.
• Serves as a library liaison to the online programs of the university, providing recommendations for purchases and resources.
• Participates as an active member of the Bowie State University faculty.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff returning to USM institutions. This protocol is subject to change.
Bowie State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time off for sick leave and collegial sick leave; supplemental retirement accounts.

• Minimum three years of professional experience in an academic or research library.
• Minimum two years of experience directly assisting public, academic, or research library users.
• Strong commitment to information literacy, customer service, and support of the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Experience preferred as an embedded librarian, instructional designer, or help desk technician in learning management systems.
• Experience preferred in developing online tutorials.
• Proven team player in a highly collaborative environment.
• Advanced proficiency in subject classification of materials in all formats and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and thoroughness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Proven initiative and self-direction.

ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science

• Knowledge of online databases, electronic resources, and integrated library systems (ILS) as applied to the academic library setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various academic constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct residential and online university students in the use of library resources, both electronic and print.