Student Flourishing Librarian

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Instruction and Engagement, the Student Flourishing Librarian will work collaboratively with members of the Research, Engagement, and Scholarly Communications division to develop and promote a growing instruction and engagement program that is devoted to upholding Emory Libraries' commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to further the Libraries' commitment to the University's student flourishing initiative (~~~) .

As a member of the Instruction and Engagement team, the Student Flourishing Librarian will play a vital role in helping the libraries develop inclusive and robust instruction and engagement programming for an undergraduate audience in a range of environments, including in-person and online.

The Student Flourishing Librarian will work on a variety of instruction projects, including teaching information literacy sessions for undergraduate students, leading and developing workshops on digital, data, and information literacy topics, and engaging in assessment projects related to Emory's undergraduate population and creating content to support our growing online instruction programming.

The Student Flourishing Librarian will also collaborate on projects related to student flourishing across campus, especially through developing orientation programming, promoting reflective pedagogy and critical information literacy, and providing purpose-oriented instruction for first-year, first generation, international, and transfer students with campus partners.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Student Flourishing

1. Work collaboratively to help the Emory Libraries develop new approaches to supporting student flourishing within increasingly flexible teaching and learning environments.

2. Collaborate with library colleagues and campus partners to provide support for undergraduate student flourishing initiatives, including supporting the Emory Libraries Student Ambassador program

3. Work with partners to develop and lead assessment projects to gain insight into undergraduate student populations and undergraduate student programs at the libraries, including focus groups, whiteboard surveys, informational interviews, and other techniques.

Instruction

1. Work collaboratively to help the Emory Libraries develop innovative approaches to conducting outreach and instruction in increasingly flexible teaching and learning environments, including online environments.

2. Work collaboratively to ensure that the Emory Libraries instruction program upholds values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and a commitment to anti-racist pedagogy.

3. Work with the Head of Instruction and Engagement in designing instructional programming that promotes reflective pedagogy and purpose-oriented learning.

4. Develop, conduct, and assess information literacy instruction sessions for undergraduate students, particularly for students in introductory English 101 classes.

5. Develop, conduct, and assess workshops for undergraduate students to support co-curricular skill building in areas such as communication, research, and digital and data literacy.

6. Work with faculty and instructors to integrate critical information literacy and research skills into their course assignments.

7. Incorporate current and emerging instructional practices, methodologies, and technologies into library instruction.

8. Collaborate with colleagues to design, develop, and assess online instructional materials, including LibGuides and instructional videos, to support the libraries' instruction program.

9. Serve on task forces and committees that support library instruction and engagement and student flourishing.

Outreach and Engagement

1. Provide support to new initiatives focusing on first-year, transfer, international, first-generation, and under-resourced students to enhance their academic experience and sense of belonging at the libraries.

2. Work with the Head of Instruction and Engagement to promote and market instruction and engagement programming.

3. Collaborate with library colleagues and campus partners to provide support for undergraduate student flourishing initiatives, including new orientation programming.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment as well as maintains general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.

2. Provides reference assistance to Emory students and faculty, visiting scholars, and the public as needed and assigned.

3. Adheres to guidelines outlined in the Handbook Governing the Librarian series for Faculty-Equivalent Librarians

4. Participates in library and campus committees as appropriate for service purposes.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

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