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Research & Instruction Librarians
Albert S. Cook Library
LIB-3748
Position:
Towson University’s Albert S. Cook Library seeks two innovative individuals to serve as Research & Instruction Librarians. Our library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse library staff by considering applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. You can read the library’s diversity statement here: https://libraries.towson.edu/about/inclusion- diversity-equity-accessibility. Towson University places a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates will be expected to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal. This position is designed for an early career
librarian or a currently enrolled graduate student who will earn the master’s degree (MLS/MLIS) within a year of their start date. This is an opportunity for rapid professional growth and we encourage new perspectives and fresh ideas. As this is an early career opportunity, we encourage applicants with interest in the designated areas to apply, whether or not they have work experience or coursework in these areas. We also welcome applicants who will complete their
master’s in library science within 12 months of hire.
Qualifications:
This position is designed for an early career librarian or a currently enrolled graduate student who will earn the master’s degree (MLS/MLIS) within a year of their start date (The individual hired could receive up to 50% release time to complete their degree in the first year). Commitment to developing a career in academic librarianship; knowledge of issues and developments in academic libraries. Demonstrated interest or experience in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Strong commitment to supporting the academic and research needs of students, faculty and staff. Basic familiarity with current practices and technology in library instruction, technical services, and special collections. Demonstrated interest in scholarship and commitment to professional growth. Strong, positive interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to work in a team environment. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively on a variety of projects simultaneously. Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, time management and project management skills. Ability to work flexibly and creatively in an ever-evolving, dynamic environment with a diverse population.
Responsibilities:
Each Research & Instruction Librarian will serve as a liaison and subject specialization for either business and social science disciplines or STM and health-related disciplines and other disciplines as assigned. Plans and teaches information literacy in liaison area, for first year experience courses, and other disciplines. Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of the library’s information literacy program. Creates instructional materials, provides research assistance and reference services to students, faculty and members of the university community, and evaluates and selects resources for the assigned collection and related areas. Participates in design and implementation of library initiatives. Participates in library assessment initiatives. This work includes continuously looking for ways to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice into public services. The role is a 12-month, tenure-track
faculty position reporting to the Head of Library Teaching. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the library faculty. Rank is determined by qualifications at time of appointment.
Albert S. Cook Library:
Albert S. Cook Library is the campus library for Towson University, the largest university in the Baltimore area and the second largest in the University System of Maryland. Cook Library also serves the Towson University Northeastern Maryland (TUNE) campus. With 25 faculty librarians and 27 staff, Cook Library provides superior support to Towson University.
Towson University:
Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U.S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 19,000 undergraduates and more than 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has of 900 full-time faculty, and offers 65 bachelor’s 42
master’s, and 4 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter and the names and contact information of three relevant references. Further Towson University’s commitment to diversity. Transcripts will be requested of final candidates.
Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is LIB- 3748.
A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up- to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.
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Towson University is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, as detailed in “A More Inclusive TU: Advancing Equity and Diversity (2020 – 25).” TU is a national leader in inclusive excellence, the only institution in Maryland with zero achievement gap, and 68% growth in minority enrollment over the past 5 years. We encourage applications from a variety of (dis)abilities, cultural, ethnic, race, sex, gender identity/expressions, national origins, ages, veteran status, color, religious, socio-economic, sexual orientations and belief backgrounds.