The person in this position provides library liaison services to assigned departments and programs and provides leadership for library research support services. This person also delivers library instruction for the College Writing program. For assigned departments and programs, this librarian provides specialized reference services, selects information resources, creates web content, serves as a liaison to faculty, and provides library instruction for classes. The person in this position participates in Research & Learning Team meetings, activities, and projects, serves on teams and groups working on library-wide initiatives, and contributes to the library profession and/or campus.
Assigned departments/programs: Communication (including Journalism); World Languages and Cultures; History, Political Science and International Studies
Essential Job Functions:
Liaison Assignments (50%)
For assigned departments and programs: Communication (including Journalism); World Languages and Cultures; History, Political Science and International Studies:
Provide in-depth research assistance in assigned subject areas
Develop and use expertise in knowledge and use of information resources
Keep current on academic trends and changes
Monitor assigned databases and keep library users informed of changes
Promote electronic and other information resources
Provide library instruction for courses in subject areas and for Advanced Writing classes
Create and update course and research guides
Develop good working relationships with faculty to support teaching and research
Assess user needs to develop and maintain relevant, high quality services and information resources
Oversee collection management of books, periodicals, multimedia, and electronic resources
Manage acquisitions budgets
Research Support (20%)
Lead the collaborative development and implementation of updated research support initiatives that meet the needs of the campus community and align with library priorities and context
Lead continuous improvement of research support services based on usage patterns, assessment data, and campus needs
Facilitate training and discussion opportunities to support library staff members’ ongoing learning related to delivering research support
Coordinate chat service, including participation in 24/7 chat consortium
Gather and share usage statistics for the library’s research support services
General Responsibilities as a Member of the Research & Learning Team (20%)
Provide general research assistance to library users during scheduled hours, including evening shifts
Provide foundational information literacy instruction to classes in College Writing and College in the Schools
Assist students and other researchers in evaluating resources and refining topics for research
Continuously develop expertise in database and web searching
Serve as a member of the Research & Learning Team and participate in team meetings
Participate in Team events and initiatives
Work cooperatively with library staff
Keep current on and use new technologies to enhance research support services
Keep current on professional issues related to research support services
Share information on resources and research skills with colleagues
Document data on research transactions and instruction sessions
Library-Related Professional Service and Engagement (10%)
Attend library, UMD, and community meetings and events
Serve on University committees, boards, or projects
Engage in professional development
Contribute to the profession through organizational work, presenting papers at conferences, or publishing
Other Duties as Assigned
Required:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience
Excellent organizational and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience with proposing and/or implementing actions that improve equity and inclusion in your work
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and colleagues in a research environment
Experience delivering research assistance in a library or delivering academic or co-curricular student services and/or programs in a college or university
Preferred:
Experience designing and/or delivering information literacy instruction
Experience providing liaison services in an academic environment
Demonstrated knowledge of current research tools
Proficiency in a language other than English, especially Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
Degree or significant library-related experience in subject area related to liaison assignments
Internal Number: 337574
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