Student Success Librarian

Augusta University Libraries

Rank:  Instructor

Anticipated start date:   

Overall

Reporting to the Director of Reese Library, the Student Success Librarian is charged with enhancing the information literacy program for undergraduate core courses, and reporting Student Learning Outcomes’ assessment information related to the program. A key aspect of this position is expanding the program and communicating its effectiveness to stakeholders. The Student Success Librarian works collaboratively with other library staff, liaison librarians, Directors, and the Dean to develop and implement the Augusta University Libraries’ outreach, marketing, and community engagement priorities. 

 

Job Duties:

• Develop and expand first- and second-year student engagement initiatives, including scheduling, teaching, and assessing information literacy programs for those students (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, COMM 1110, etc.).
• Develop and evaluate tools to measure library faculty and staff’s impact on student learning objectives.
• Report data on library instruction, reference, and research activities to appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide reference/research assistance both in-person and virtually.
• Coordinate and participate in libraries’ outreach activities.
• Coordinate monthly/programmatic libraries’ displays.
• Actively participate in community outreach programs.  
• Lead libraries marketing initiatives.  
• Identify, develop, and enhance collection areas of strength to support current and future teaching and research needs.
• Seek innovative methods to engage with students, faculty, and the CSRA community.

Required KSA:

• MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution.  
• Ability to collect and report on statistical data.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to foster and develop collaborations with partners within and outside of the library organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Dedication to the principles of diversity, equity, an inclusion as part of a university culture that fosters equitable access to opportunity

Preferred KSA:

• Record of providing library instruction to individuals and groups.
• Record of creating library exhibits and providing programming for assessment.
• Experience working effectively with diverse user groups.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in library science from ALA accredited program.

OR

Receipt of degree from an accredited college or university by June 30, 2023. 

This is a three-year limited-term position with the possibility of permanent status dependent upon the successful implementation of student success initiatives.

Application instructions can be found here.