LSU Libraries
Agriculture/ Information Literacy Librarian
Assistant Librarian
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Summary of Duties
40% Provides library instruction, including participation in the Libraries’ credit course; assists with the development, implementation, promotion, assessment, and incorporation of information literacy principles into instruction and the curriculum; participates in the Reference department’s Instruction Committee activities such as examining and improving existing Library instruction methods; identifying new and emerging campus-wide information literacy needs and requirements.
30% Serves as a selector and faculty liaison for the College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, and Agricultural Experiment Station; provides instruction and outreach services; reviews approval programs and maintains collection development policy statements; participates in liaison group activities.
10% Provides general and specialized Reference and information services at the reference desk (may work nights and weekends in rotation); develops library instructional materials, including discipline-specific Web pages and other Internet-based materials.
15% Works to meet promotion and tenure requirements.
05% other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's or equivalent degree in Library Science, Library Information Science, or a closely related area from an ALA-accredited program; ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to provide library instruction and reference services; demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and apply knowledge to the design and delivery of instruction; strong interest and enthusiasm in the principles of information literacy; potential to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.
Preferred:
Undergraduate or equivalent degree in an area related to Agriculture or the life sciences; knowledge of traditional and electronic reference resources; experience in reference work and/or bibliographic instruction in an academic library; experience with course management software; experience in creating interactive tutorials.
Application:
Apply on line for this position at: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52802
Salary and Benefits:
$38,000 per fiscal year minimum, dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month appointment with excellent benefits. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
