Albion College invites applications for the Outreach, Engagement and Instruction Librarian position. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and belonging. The Outreach, Engagement and Instruction Librarian will work closely with librarians, faculty, and campus partners to lead and develop library initiatives that support student success, equity, recruitment, and retention. They will design and implement effective and innovative library programming to engage the campus community in a collaborative and equitable fashion. The Outreach, Engagement and Instruction Librarian provides a variety of library instruction services to support the College’s liberal arts curriculum and promote information/digital literacy. Library instruction services include general library orientation and information/digital literacy sessions, course-specific and assignment-specific library instruction, and course-embedded library instruction. Working in conjunction with the Director of the Library, and with the library staff, teaching faculty, and administration, this program of instruction should reach all segments of the campus community. This position is responsible for building relationships with both academic and non-academic units across campus in order to raise awareness about the various ways that the library can serve as an essential partner in facilitating the success of our diverse body of undergraduate students. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. Albion College is an anti-racist institution. This position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity through critical and compassionate communication and strategic outreach efforts to various students, faculty and staff (e.g., historically under-represented, first-generation, undocumented and DACA students, LGBTQ students).

Requirements

Knowledge of College mission, services, policies and procedures
Knowledge of library database searching, the research process, and the principles of active learning and instructional pedagogy as applied to information literacy
Demonstrated understanding of information literacy concepts and trends
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Teaching skills including delivering face-to-face and online instruction
Program development and project management skills
Technology skills including word processing, spreadsheets, Google Workspace, library management and discovery systems (e.g., Ex Libris Alma/Primo), content management systems
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies with a commitment to equity and inclusion
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in an evolving work environment

Qualifications

Master’s degree in library, information science, or related field from an ALA-accredited graduate program
Experience with library management and discover systems preferred
Library instruction experience preferred
Related experience preferred

Interested candidates should submit an online application including cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/102229

Please contact Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu), Director of the Library, for questions about the position or search.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Erin C. Smith

(she/her/hers)

Associate Director of the Library and Head of Technical Services

Albion College Library

602 E. Cass Street

Albion, MI 49224

517-629-0248

ecsmith@albion.edu

library.albion.edu