Distance and Instruction Librarian

Columbia Southern University

Job Description

Job Title: Distance and Instruction Librarian

Department: Library

Reports to: Dean of Library

FLSA: Exempt

Hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

(extended hours when requested)

Location: Remote

Last Updated: May 20, 2024

Compensation: From $42,000 depending on experience

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Dean of the Library, this role is responsible for planning and administering library services. These duties are performed either independently or collaboratively with other librarians. An essential aspect of this position is fostering and strengthening relationships with students, faculty, and specific service departments.

Essential Job Tasks Additional Duties May Be Assigned.

• Acts as the library liaison to a specific college or program area(s) within the University.
• Delivers live instruction (e.g., webinars, orientation sessions, presentations) on library resources through online platforms.
• Creates, manages, and distributes library materials, including research guides, video tutorials, task learning guides, and materials for live presentations.
• Provides reference services to remote learners via chat, phone, email, and screen-share for comprehensive research.
• Manages usage data (surveys, references, LibGuides, and tutorials) for end-of-year reports.
• Maintains professional growth and development by participating in professional organizations, reading literature, and attending workshops.
• Contributes to the effectiveness and success of the library by undertaking a range of tasks and projects.
• Completes work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the university.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain a constructive working environment.
  
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Copyright - Knowledge of copyright principles as they relate to online instructional design.
  
  
  

Skills

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  
  
  

Abilities

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science required.
  
  
  

Equipment Used

• Office equipment including computers, telephones, and printers.
• Software including Microsoft Office, Blackboard, and internal database software.
• Software including Camtasia, LibGuides, and LibraryH3lp platform.
• Reliable and secure internet is required for this position.
  
  
  

Work Environment

The position is remote and should have an established office with secure and reliable internet. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.