Education Librarian, Assistant Professor - Montgomery, United States - Alabama State University

Description

Alabama State University, Academic Affairs, Levi Watkins Library and Learning Center, invites applications for the position of Education Librarian, Assistant Professor. This position provides for the vision, leadership, publicity, and overall management of professional reference services to the College of Education through approved goals and objectives. This position reports to the Associate Coordinator of Research, Instruction, & Engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as a liaison to departments in the College of Education (COE)
Manages and maintains collections housed in the Curriculum Materials Center (CMC)
Prepares assessment, compliance, and accreditation reports as required by the administration of the Library, the COE, and the University
Supervises student workers as appropriate
Maintains accurate, up-to-date acquisitions and user statistics for the COE and the CMC
Handles general and in-depth reference questions at the Information Desk and via virtual reference
Guides faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of library services and resources by using an array of resources in electronic and print formatsPromotes faculty and student understanding of contemporary scholarly communication issues and practices
Provides ongoing evaluation of information resources for the continuous improvement of collections and services
Conducts information literacy sessions and workshops
Prepares promotional publications on library resources and services to market library resources and services in the area of education
Reviews selection aids to select appropriate resources to keep the collection current and relevant
Maintains education-related serials, reference, and circulating book collections.
Participates in inventories of materials and other general library operations
Collects and analyzes data from surveys to enhance collection development and user services
Collaborates with the Associate Coordinator of Research, Instruction, and Engagement in the creation and maintenance of LibGuides for education-related courses
Maintains a departmental procedural manual
Reads and maintains awareness of current developments and trends in the field of Alabama education, leadership, policy, and law
Attends various professional meetings and conferences
Serves on various library teams, and participates and carries out assignments for committees and departmental meetings.
Works at the Information Desk as scheduled to provide and maintain awareness of evolving user needs.
Attends University functions such as annual faculty meetings, commencement, and convocations.
As a tenure-track library faculty member, engages in scholarly activities, and provides services to the University, the community, and the profession in accordance with the job description, the Library, and the University's standards for annual performance review, promotion, and tenure.
Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor in support of the Library's mission.

Minimum Qualifications
An ALA-accredited MLS with a second master's in education or an associated academic discipline, 5 years of supervisory experience, experience with Voyager, WorldCat Discovery, stream services, and library instruction.

It is to be noted that for the purpose of continuous improvement of faculty qualifications as faulty members complete advanced degrees, certifications, licenses, etc., the faculty member will send official documentation, within 45 days of hire, to the Office of Human Resources, and the credentialing file in Academic Affairs.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Supplemental Information
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.