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On Aug 17, 2022, at 11:21 AM, Stephanie Doig via Libs-Or <libs-or@omls.oregon.gov> wrote:<br>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>POSITION: Interim Reference and Instruction Librarian – Social Sciences</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>END DATE: Funded through June 30, 2023</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>LOCATION: Portland State University Library, Portland, OR</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>POSTED: August 16, 2022, open until finalists identified</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>Position Summary</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">The Interim Reference and Instruction Librarian – Social Sciences provides reference and information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as members of the general public; participates
in a dynamic instructional program, including classroom and online instruction; consults and collaborates with scholars; and coordinates information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. This position will serve
as an interim liaison to academic units such as Political Science and Criminology & Criminal Justice.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">This position will have regular evening and possibly some weekend shifts at the reference desk. Also, this position may teach occasional evening library instruction sessions, depending on the needs of the library
and academic departments.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">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.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">This full-time, temporary, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position reports to the Research & Instruction Services Manager. This position will also work closely with the Manager of Reference Services.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">This position covers liaison duties for a library faculty member on another assignment. It is scheduled to end June 30, 2023, but it may be eligible for an additional one year extension.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> • Supports the instructional and research needs of liaison areas, including research consultations for students and faculty.<br>
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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.<br>
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• Assesses the information needs and availability of information resources for liaison areas; selects books and other information resources as appropriate.<br>
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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).<br>
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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.<br>
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• Develops learning objects, tutorials, subject guides, and course guides.<br>
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• Maintains awareness of scholarly communication and copyright issues in general and within the assigned disciplines and contributes to advocacy efforts.<br>
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• Keeps colleagues informed of current issues and developments in the field related to the subject areas of responsibility.<br>
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• Engages in scholarship and research activities, as assigned.<br>
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• Contributes to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, as assigned.<br>
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• Engages in professional service, as assigned.<br>
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• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the University and the Library.<br>
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• Other duties as assigned.<br>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>Key Cultural Competencies</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> • Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.<br>
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• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.<br>
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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<br>
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• Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.<br>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> • Experience working in an academic, special, or public library, particularly in person or online reference experience<br>
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• Experience providing research support services to faculty or other researchers<br>
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• Experience teaching and/or demonstrated familiarity with information literacy concepts<br>
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• Experience developing online learning objects such as research guides and video tutorials<br>
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• Demonstrated familiarity with social sciences or a degree in one of the assigned liaison areas<br>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>Compensation</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation,
taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. </font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">The starting annual salary for this position will be $4,732.00/month but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="#0F3CC1"><u>An excellent benefits package</u></font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> 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 University System schools. Please visit our</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="#0F3CC1"><u> total compensation calculator
</u></font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">to see the full value of our benefits package. </font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">To apply, please create an account and apply through the Portland State University career portal:
</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="#0F3CC1"><u><a href="https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/39352">https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/39352</a></u></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">Posting will remain open until finalists are identified.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">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
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.</font></div>
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