“The University of Alabama seeks a forward-thinking librarian with innovative ideas for learning-centered approaches to research and instructional services. Reporting to the Head of Gorgas Information Services, this position will serve as a proactive liaison to several humanities departments in the College of Arts & Sciences. Liaison assignments include instruction, outreach and selection and will be determined based on candidate’s background. The Reference & Instruction Librarian will actively participate in teaching and learning in GIS, including participation in the Freshman Writing Program. This position also participates in outreach to non-academic units to develop events and services that promote the Libraries.
Please apply online here. A letter of application, resume, and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references should be included.
Required qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Two years experience working in an academic library.
• Experience providing reference and/or instruction services in an academic or research library environment.
• Experience in collection development in an academic or research library.
• Knowledge of trends and services in academic libraries to support undergraduate and graduate education.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in information literacy instruction and information technologies.
• Awareness of new and emerging technologies and how they can be utilized in an academic library.
• Ability to successfully initiate, track, and manage projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and the ability to interact effectively with faculty, students and staff.
Preferred qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a humanities field.
• Record of scholarship and professional involvement.
• Experience developing innovative services to enhance research and/or teaching.
• Experience developing LibGuides, tutorials, and learning objects. Functional knowledge of WordPress, CSS, HTML, and the Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Advanced technological skillsets that contribute to the teaching, learning, and research environment.
