Job: Digital Services Librarian

General Information
Position:
Digital Services Librarian

Number position available:
1

Compensation:
$46,000.00 - $48,000.00 Annually

Job Category:
Technical Services

ALA:
Position REQUIRES a Master's degree from an ALA accredited program.

Description:

We are seeking a detailed-oriented, organized, and motivated individual to join our Libraries team as a Digital Services Librarian. The Digital Services Librarian serves a key role in fulfilling the Libraries’ goal of utilizing technology and pedagogy in support of sustainable and dynamic instructional services.

This position will support teaching and learning in areas focused on:

  • Instructional Technology & Pedagogy
  • Campus-based and Online Classroom Technologies
  • Digital Learning Objects

The successful candidate is responsible for demonstrating LSSC core values:

  • Learning
  • People
  • Student Success
  • Forward Thinking
  • Commitment to Excellence
  • Accessibility
  • Diversity
  • Partnerships
  • Sound Management Practices

Learn more about our Core Values at www.lssc.edu/about. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Actively participate in the development, implementation, and assessment of the library’s online education infrastructure.
  2. Assist in the creation of guidelines for best practice and consistency in learning object creation.
  3. Participate in the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of the instructional portions of the library website, LibGuides, and other web-based platforms.
  4. Provide direct instruction to students, staff, and faculty via research consultations, library instruction, workshops, and/or credit-bearing courses.
  5. Collaborate with colleagues to develop, implement, and apply innovative multimedia and e-learning tools, resources, technologies, and services for integration with library-related instructional needs.
            6. Maintain an ongoing current awareness of national trends related to emerging and evolving instructional technologies in higher education; evaluate those trends for applicability to instruction at LSSC; and lead in their implementation.
            7. Support the instructional technology needs of the library learning spaces.
            8. Represent the library on campus committees focused on learning and instruction to further the instructional technology mission and reach of the library.

            9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Library Services.


Education:
Qualifications

Education Required:  Master’s Degree in the library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution. Two (2) years relevant experience preferred.

Experience Required: Demonstrated ability to analyze, implement and adapt to evolving technologies-familiarity with course Management Systems.

Experience Preferred: Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning and accessibility principles in the design of online instruction. Experience with new and emerging technologies in teaching and online information literacy. Experience working with students in an online capacity. Experience with project management and problem-solving. Experience training in the use of new technologies. Canvas is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Previous experience working in an instruction and/or public services role in an educational environment


Multilingual:
N/A

Job open date:
11-05-2021

Application deadline:
Open Until Filled

Apply at:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lsscedu/jobs/3288513/digital-services-librarian

Additional information
Library Type:
  • Academic Libraries

Job Type:
Full-time

Job Location

Physical address where the job position is located.

Job Place:
Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus

Job Location:
Central Florida

Address:
9501 U.S. Hwy 441

City:
Leesburg

Zip:
34788

County:
Sumter


Institution Information
Institution Name :
Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg Campus

Address:
9501 U.S. Hwy 441

City:
Leesburg

State:
FL

Zip:
34788

Contact Information / How to apply
Contact Name:
Kathleen Sacco, Dean of Library and Learning Center

Contact Email:
saccok@lssc.edu

Contact Phone:
352-365-3541

Contact Fax:

How to apply

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lsscedu/jobs/3288513/digital-services-librarian


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