[Coil-l] Reference & Instruction Librarian - OSU Institute of Technology

[Duncan, Jenny]

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is currently taking applications for a Reference & Instruction Librarian:


Responsibilities



Provide general information, research and reference services in a variety of ways (i.e., texting, online chat, email, face-to-face, etc.).  Assist library users in finding information.  Conduct reference interviews to determine and meet information needs.  Investigate and implement any needed changes to reference policies/procedures and services.  Create and/or update LibGuides for subject areas in various formats.  Share responsibility for collection development of reference and other print and electronic materials and databases.  Assist with developing and maintaining the library's web page.  Create online library tutorials for use by library patrons.  Conduct evaluation methods to measure effectiveness of reference services.



Plans, teaches and assesses information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty and/or Division Chair.  Coordinate, plan and implement an effective and efficient library instruction/information literacy program for OSUIT students.  Provide library instruction through individual assistance, orientations, and classroom instruction.  Utilize Web 2.0 tools to instruct, communicate and demonstrate library research tools.  Maintain records and usage statistics for the library instruction/information literacy program and electronic databases.  Conduct evaluation methods to measure effectiveness of instruction.



Collaborate with OSUIT staff to provide professional development opportunities for OSUIT employees on plagiarism, copyright and other library related topics.



Qualifications



Required:  Master's degree in library/information science or a related field.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong commitment to public service.
Initiative and flexibility to respond to a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and yet focus on a single task at a given time.



Preferred:  Experience in instruction.

One year reference experience in an academic library.

Knowledge and use of social media.

Knowledge of reference tools and the processes of research and information retrieval.



General Information


The University:  Located 40 miles south of Tulsa, near the center of the eastern half of Oklahoma, OSU Institute of Technology is a public, state-supported technical institution committed to increasing the potential and productivity of the people it serves.



APPLICATION INFORMATION



Visit https://jobs.okstate.edu to apply.  (Click on Okmulgee under "View Listings by Campus")



Jenny Duncan, Library Director
OSU Institute of Technology
1801 E. 4th Street
Okmulgee, OK  74447
Ph. 918.293.5488
Fax  918.293.4628
jenny.duncan at okstate.edu<blocked::mailto:jenny.duncan at okstate.edu>
http://www.osuit.edu
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