Lone Star College-North Harris

Digital Resource Professional, Library Services 40117

Position Summary:

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Digital Resource Professional's role encompasses the general area of learning facilitation by providing research assistance, information and digital literacy instruction, and reference services in a variety of modalities (in person, phone, chat, email, asynchronous and synchronous online, via the learning management system). Through ongoing professional development builds and maintains skills and subject expertise in the identification, evaluation, selection and specialized instruction of digital resources. Develops, coaches, and monitors part-time reference staff.

Job Functions:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops and implements innovative programming to support the learning needs of the students and faculty, including establishing and maintaining a synchronous/asynchronous online presence
2. Evaluates, recommends, introduces and maintains innovative technology to assist with student learning and success
3. Plans, designs and teaches research instruction incorporating information and digital literacy learning objectives
4. Provides class, group and individual research assistance for special assignments and research papers in a variety of formats: individual consultations, group/class instruction, embedded as a resource in face to face, hybrid and online courses
5. Instructs and assists students, faculty and community members in locating, evaluating and accessing the wide selection of digital resources in the library
6. Liaison with academic departments and individual faculty to provide support for student research
7. Liaison with academic departments and faculty to maintain and development a current and relevant digital collection that supports student learning and specific programs or courses
8. Design and maintain online research tutorials and guides
9. Coaches and develops others
10. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Salary:

Hiring salary range is $63,014 - $78,770

Required:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, and at least 5 years recent related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with curriculum, instruction, learning styles and teaching methodology
• Experience in a higher education setting, preferably community college

How to Apply:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY!

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

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About Lone Star College

Lone Star College System, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, is nationally recognized, globally connected and locally focused. Known for its innovative and visionary thinking, Lone Star College System is the fastest-growing community college in the nation and a major contributor to the local and regional economy. LSCS offers associate degrees and certification in many areas of study at a fraction of the cost of a four-year university like UT. Through its progressive partnerships with many four-year universities, LSCS also offers seamless opportunities to obtain bachelor's and master's degrees at one of its two University Centers. Throughout its 40 year history, Lone Star College has been steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Currently leading the charge to improve completion rates, LSCS is one of the only colleges in the nation to establish a formal Office of Completion and is the managing partner of Texas Completes, the statewide initiative that brings together five Texas college systems to advance deep student success reform.

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