Job#10849 - Research and Engagement Services Humanities Librarian
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Research and Engagement Services Librarian is responsible for managing a balanced portfolio of four key activities in support of the programs of the Arts and Sciences including, History, Modern Languages and Literatures, and other disciplines in the Humanities: (1) collection management, (2) instruction, (3) research support, and (4) client engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. General duties: Provide expertise in instruction and research support and apply best practices; apply advanced techniques and technologies, and good judgment in the field; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Possess a significant level of expertise within library science; contributions are recognized at the library and university; maintain knowledge about library emerging issues and trends and the role of the library; understands and articulates organizational positioning and strategic alignment. Knowledgeable and experienced with technologies and standards used in digital humanities work such as platforms (e.g., Scalar, Omeka, and/or other resources). Project management skills and experience in overseeing technology-based projects (25%)
2. Collection management: Coordinate, evaluate, and select digital and print resources. Develop and implement collection policies and resource selection, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of resources that are consistent with university programs and the librarys' strategic goals, and oversight and management of annual budget allocations. (15%)
3. Instruction: Develop and deliver information fluency models and output measures, research skills or other relevant areas partnering with faculty to provide a high-quality instructional experience using a variety of techniques and formats. (15%)
4. Research support: Provide consultation and guidance for faculty and students at each step of the research cycle as appropriate to discover, create, and manage print and digital information resources effectively. Keep abreast of developments in relevant research and scholarly communication and develop formal and informal methods of engagement that highlight the library’s role in promoting and furthering research. (15%)
5. Client engagement: Meet regularly with faculty to learn about their research and teaching needs and deliver support as needed. Regularly promote library resources and services, develop strategies and materials to promote curricular and academic goals, and conduct and analyze user research through surveys, focus groups, etc. to ascertain the level of community satisfaction with library services. Educate, engage, and market to faculty and students traditional and emerging
forms of scholarship and forge new collaborations and relationships that extend the libraries’ capacity to support the university’s interdisciplinary initiatives. (15%)
6. Contribute to the library through committee service and professional publications or presentations to professional organizations at the local, regional, or national level. (8%)
7. Contribute to the maintenance of a work culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging. (6%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned (1%).
CONTACTS
Department: Regular contact with the Research and Engagement Services Team Leader to ensure excellent service. Moderate contact with staff on all levels of the organization to support the provision of library services. Occasional contact with managers and staff of other units in the library as required by
projects.
University: Frequent consultation with faculty, including assigned liaison faculty, faculty committees and other department administrators to determine teaching and research informational requirements to make appropriate information management decisions, instruction, and reference consultation. Work regularly with faculty to develop, review, and improve information management policies and procedures. Consult occasionally with other campus librarians to coordinate information management decisions for the provision of library services. Consult with staff throughout the university to develop and implement programs for the delivery of services to students and faculty.
External: Participate in local, regional, and national organizations to maintain a network of informational professionals. Infrequent to occasional collaboration with colleagues in OhioLINK and other academic libraries. Infrequent to occasional contact with vendors to support print and electronic resource selections in assigned subject areas.
Students: Frequent daily communication with students to provide assistance and information resources to support their education and research needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may supervise nonexempt staff, student employees, and temporary full or part-time workers.
QUALIFICATIONS
The initial rank of the research and engagement librarian will be based upon the qualifications of the individual about that person’s professional knowledge, abilities and skills; contributions to the profession through service and scholarly endeavors; and professional qualities consistent with university and library values.
Education and Experience: Master's degree in Library Science or relevant area and 1 to 3 years of experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Ability to make decisions in area of expertise; can collaborate and partner effectively; moderately expert in instruction and research support and able to apply best practices; can use advanced techniques and technology to innovate; ability to perform or administer slightly complex or specialized duties; communicate effectively.
2. Evidence of professional contributions publishing, creative contributions, presentations and/or professional service at the state, regional, national, or international level); keeps abreast of the role and application of trends for libraries in higher education.
3. Ability to work in and contribute to an environment of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging
4. Require knowledge of structure, organization, creation, management, dissemination, use, and curation of all forms of scholarship and information resources.
5. Ability to evaluate critically and to assess existing and new information services and technologies.
6. Understanding of, and the ability to respond effectively to, changes in teaching, learning, and research.
7. Effective scholarly communication, instruction, research, and discovery skills.
8. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
9. Ability to work in and contribute to an environment of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging.
10. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office/library environment.