[Libs-Or] CORRECTED: Job Posting: Interim Reference and Instruction Librarian – Government Information & Social Sciences - Short-Term Position (Portland, OR)

[Stephanie Doig]

POSITION: Interim Reference and Instruction Librarian – Government
Information & Social Sciences

END DATE: Funded through June 30, 2023

LOCATION: Portland State University Library, Portland, OR

POSTED: 6/10/2022, open until finalists identified



Position Summary



The Reference and Instruction Librarian – Government Information & Social
Sciences consults and collaborates with scholars; participates in a dynamic
instructional program, including classroom and online instruction; provides
reference and information services for the University’s students and
faculty as well as members of the community; and selects information
resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse
institution. This position has the primary responsibility of the creation
and maintenance of research guides and web pages related to local, state,
federal, and international government information in all formats; and
relevant reference and instruction. The Reference and Instruction Librarian
– Government Information & Social Sciences will also engage with other
members of the state and national Federal Depository Library Program
community through participation in conferences, discussion lists, or
web-based events. This position also serves as the liaison to academic
units in the social sciences, such as Public Administration, International
and Global Studies, and Economics, depending on the needs of the Library.
Some evening and weekend instruction and/or reference duty is required.



Portland State University non-tenure track faculty members contribute to
faculty governance activities within the Library and the University and
engage in research activities and professional service, as assigned.



This full-time, temporary, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position
reports to the Research & Instruction Services Manager.







PLEASE NOTE: This position is funded through June 30, 2023. This position
will be terminated at that time.



Duties:

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   Supports the instructional and research needs of liaison areas,
   including research consultations for students and faculty.
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   Collaborates with teaching faculty to develop discipline-appropriate
   instruction in liaison areas. Shares in the development and delivery of
   course-related instruction in the general education program.
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   Assesses the information needs and availability of information resources
   for liaison areas; selects books and other information resources as
   appropriate.
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   Participates in the Library’s information literacy and general
   instruction program via online platforms (synchronous and asynchronous) and
   face-to-face (if appropriate under the University’s COVID safety
   guidelines).
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   Provides reference and information services for the University’s
   students and faculty as well as members of the general public through the
   Library’s reference delivery service and through various information and
   communications technologies, and will include regular evening and possibly
   some weekend hours.
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   Develops learning objects, tutorials, subject guides, and course guides.
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   Maintains awareness of scholarly communication and copyright issues in
   general and within the assigned disciplines and contributes to advocacy
   efforts.
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   Keeps colleagues informed of current issues and developments in the
   field related to the subject areas of responsibility.
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   Engage in scholarship and research activities, as assigned.
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   Contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the
   University, as assigned.
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   Engage in professional service, as assigned.
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   Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the University and the
   Library.
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   Other duties as assigned.



Key Cultural Competencies

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   Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates
   differences.
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   Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the
   context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and
   cultural backgrounds.
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   Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in
   diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change
   for continual improvement
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   Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited
   Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.



Required Qualifications

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   ALA-accredited MLS.



Preferred Qualifications

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   Experience working in an academic, special, or public library
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   Experience providing research support services to faculty or other
   researchers
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   Experience developing online learning objects such as tutorials, videos
   using multimedia software and platforms
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   Demonstrated familiarity with information literacy concepts
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   Demonstrated familiarity with government information and/or social
   sciences librarianship or degree in one of the assigned liaison areas



Compensation

The salary for this position will be $4,732.00/month. The starting salary
may be negotiable above this, however it will be dependent upon the
knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the
budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. PSU’s excellent
benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous
retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee,
spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities



To Apply:

To apply, please create an account and apply through the Portland State
University career portal: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/38682



Posting will remain open until finalists are identified.



For those requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a
disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for
a position with Portland State University, please call 503-725-4926 or
email askhrc at pdx.edu.



Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.
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