[Libs-Or] Reed College Humanities Librarian Position

[Caleah James]

https://jobs.reed.edu/positions/2024/humanities-librarian.html

Reed College seeks a dynamic and service-oriented librarian to provide
expertise in research methods, resources, and instruction for the
Humanities disciplines. In this position, you will support and collaborate
with students and faculty engaged in research, inquiry, and coursework
throughout the curriculum. The Humanities librarian coordinates information
literacy sessions for Humanities disciplines, including the college’s
foundational first-year Humanities 110 course. This position is one of 6
liaison librarians in the Research Services department, a team of highly
collaborative colleagues focused on outreach and instruction.

 Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including
comprehensive and cost-free medical and dental insurance for you, and a 60%
discount on medical and dental insurance for your dependents, 403(b)
retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service),
educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid
vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other
campus amenities. This is a full-time role with typical work hours of 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m, with a one hour unpaid lunch.This is not a remote
position. Starting salary range for this position is $68,000 - $72,000 per
year. Offers are based on experience and are determined through an internal
pay assessment. This is an exempt position on grade 7.

* Who You Are*

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   You are knowledgeable about humanities research methods.


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   You look forward to teaching and have experience in instructional
   design, lesson planning, and assessment practices.
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   You enjoy promoting the library to students and understand that
   instruction, outreach, and creating relationships with campus partners are
   crucial to student success.
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   You are committed to user-centered library services and excited to work
   with an active community of undergraduate scholars to impart critical
   lifelong learning skills.


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   You have experience or interest in research and resources for the study
   of  languages.


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   You advocate for diversity with a commitment in fostering an accessible,
   equitable, and inclusive educational environment and workplace.
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   You cultivate productive relationships and enjoy working in a
   collaborative environment.
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   You are able to work productively, independently, flexibly, and
   collaboratively.

*What You’ll Do*

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   Serve as primary liaison to assigned humanities subject areas and
   actively develop relationships with faculty, students, and staff in those
   departments.
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   Develop and deliver instruction to assigned departments; teach research
   tools and skills relevant to humanities disciplines.
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   Coordinate and delegate information literacy sessions for the
   foundational first-year course, Humanities 110 and promote sessions to
   faculty.
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   Consult with students, providing in-depth research support from
   introductory humanities courses to the required senior thesis.
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   Collaboratively develop and participate in library outreach that
   increases student engagement with the library and coordinate outreach
   efforts to first year students.
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   Measure instructional outcomes, promote integration of library
   instruction into the curriculum, and assess programming in support of
   student success.
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   Develop and manage electronic and print collections to support the
   research and teaching needs of the community.
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   Develop and maintain subject-based online research guides and support
   citation management best practices.
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   Engage with a dynamic community using both traditional research methods
   and emerging modes of scholarship and pedagogies.

*Qualifications*

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   ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or relevant advanced degree and minimum of 2
   years of directly related library experience.
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   Experience teaching information literacy principles and practices.


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*Caleah James (She, Her) *
*Performing Arts Librarian, *
*English liaison *
*PAB 328,  517-7820*
*Hours of availability :*
*Mon-Fri 9am-5pm*
*You can book me! <https://jamescparc.youcanbook.me/>*
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