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GCCIS/Student Success Librarian
7665BR
Provost
The Wallace Center - Research and Instruction Services

Detailed Job Description
This professional librarian provides reference, research services, and instruction to students, staff, faculty and the community at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). As the liaison to the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) with its six dynamic departments/schools and top-rated programs, the librarian will build an ongoing understanding of the disciplines and relevant library resources to navigate and provide instruction in all fields of study related to computing, cybersecurity, software engineering and game design. In addition this position will have a secondary role to work with non-college student support departments such as the Academic Success Center.
The librarian is responsible for working as a member of the Research & Instruction Services department and collaborating with colleagues throughout the RIT Libraries and across campus to develop dynamic programs and instruction opportunities. The ideal candidate will be creative, curious and enthusiastic about teaching and collaboration with an interest in leading initiatives that support information, digital and visual literacy while developing programs that support student retention, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library.

Responsible for providing access to knowledge by developing and maintaining library information resources to support the RIT curriculum and student/faculty scholarship for College of Computing and Information Sciences. Responsible for instructing (and assisting) the RIT community in the use of the library collections and information discovery systems. Responsible for serving as primary contact for students enrolled in and faculty teaching at the College of Computing and Information Sciences. In addition, this position will have a secondary role working with non-college student support departments such as the Academic Success Center. Responsible for working as part of the Research & Instruction Services department and collaborating with colleagues within the department, as well as across campus. Responsible for leading ongoing initiatives that support information literacy, developing innovative and effective programs that support student retention and success in collaboration with subject librarians and supporting offices across RIT. Responsible for continually examining and pursuing ways to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library.

Responsibilities:

• Support the research needs of students enrolled in the programs listed at their point of need.
• Support the RIT community with their research needs at service points.
• Act as liaison to the programs listed to promote two-way communication about library services, policies and users' needs/concerns.
• Partner with faculty to provide curricular support and instruction sessions that support pedagogy and learning outcomes.
• Conduct critical, continuous assessment of student learning and learning outcomes.
• Provide informed selection, maintenance, and weeding of books, serials, databases and other appropriate materials based on the curricular and research needs of the colleges of the programs listed.
• Act as liaison to these programs to assure curricular based coverage.
• Partner with faculty to provide relevant, focused instruction at an increasingly-sophisticated level throughout the curriculum.
• Provides instruction services to students enrolled in the programs listed, incorporating appropriate technologies, skills, innovations, and collaborations as needed.
• Plan and conduct instruction in classroom, small-group, and non-traditional settings; promote course-specific instruction; collaborates with faculty to develop assignments and incorporate new resources into specific classes.
• Develop relevant subject and course specific guides and tutorials that assist students with their research and teach them about the scope and breadth of information resources within their discipline.
• Lead and/or coordinate workshops, programs and events that support student success by connecting students with library services, collections, programs, spaces, and expertise.
• Collaborate with library colleagues, campus student support units, and student groups to identify needs and develop sustainable and high-impact initiatives that contribute to the first year experience.
• Lead and participate in library-wide initiatives to examine current practices and strengthen policies that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Provide equity-minded vision in the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the library's collections, reference services, and information literacy instruction efforts

Department/College Description


Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree from ALA-accredited program of library or information science
• 1-2 years professional reference experience in an academic, public or special library
• 1-2 years experience in information research skill instruction
• 1-2 years familiar with information resource structures and core resources in appropriate disciplines
• 1-2 years experience with selection of curricular based materials
• Reference interview skills
• Working knowledge of major online information services
• Working knowledge of discipline specific database services
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to assess and integrate appropriate complex information technologies into the collection and instruction programs
• Competencies in information, digital, and/or data literacies
• Experience in conducting outreach and engagement efforts with students and campus partners
• Experience developing library programs, processes, or services that support student success

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 119A

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Applicant review process to begin February 27, 2023.


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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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