Fwd: Open Position: Research and Instruction Librarian, Penn State Abington

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Applications are now open for Research and Instruction Librarian, Penn State Abington. This is a tenure-track position.

The position description and requirements are below. For the full job posting, please visit: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Abington/Research-and-Instruction-Librarian_REQ_0000062807-1

Initial review of applications will begin on January 20th, 2025. Applications must include a letter of interest that addresses each of the minimum qualifications for this position, a resume or CV, and three professional references, indicating their professional relationship to each reference. Furnished references must include a current/previous direct supervisor, a colleague, and one at the candidate’s discretion.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks applications for a tenure line Research and Instruction Librarian position at Penn State Abington. Reporting to the Head Librarian for Penn State Abington, this individual will provide public services that emphasize student success and support an inclusive and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will be joining a team of faculty and staff within the University Libraries that are committed to pursuing our strategic priorities, and advancing our library values of equity of access, diversity and inclusion, ethics and integrity, sustainability, empathy, and organizational excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and Instruction

• Teach course-integrated instruction sessions in a variety of undergraduate courses
• Partner with campus faculty to help students develop core information literacy skills through instructional activities
• Collaborate with colleagues at Penn State Abington and across the University Libraries in planning, delivering, and evaluating information literacy instruction and reference services

Collections

• Coordinate collection development activities at Penn State Abington, including selection of monographs, serials, emerging technologies, and other equipment and materials that will support student success 
• Analyze collections and circulation data and monitor trends in the campus curriculum to identify research materials and emerging technologies suitable for acquisition
• Select materials for acquisition and deselection in assigned subject areas; these subject areas will be assigned based on library needs and individual interests/areas of expertise
• Supervise deselection projects to remove outdated and irrelevant materials from the collection 

Outreach

• Participate in campus events that seek to engage and support the diverse student body of Penn State Abington
• Work with colleagues across Penn State Abington and the University Libraries to identify and maintain partnerships that involve library spaces, services, and/or collections 

Research and Service

• Serve on professional committees at the local, state, regional, national and/or international level
• As a faculty member, participate in shared governance within Penn State Abington, the University Libraries, and the University as a whole
• Participate in research and creative activities that advance the profession of librarianship, including presenting and publishing

Qualifications:

Required

• Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or equivalent)
• Experience related to information literacy instruction, reference, and research support
• Experience with collection development
• Experience with creating a welcoming environment for people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching
• Commitment to engaging in professional development, including serving on committees and presenting and publishing research
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred

• Experience in an academic library
• Experience leading a deselection initiative
• Familiarity with library assessment practices, including evaluating collection use

Kind regards, 

Emily Mross

Search Chair

Emily Mross, Business Librarian and Library Outreach Coordinator | Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Ms. 

Madlyn L. Hanes Library, Penn State Harrisburg

Penn State University Libraries

Library 205A | ‪(717) 388-0430 | EL...@psu.edu

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