About Hofstra:

Position Title: Research and Learning Services Librarian (Tenure-Track)

School/Division: Library Operations

Office: Research & Learning Services

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

• Engage actively with faculty, cultivating collaborative relationships to establish regular and continuous delivery of information literacy instruction and research support to students and faculty.
• Work directly with faculty on disciplinary research, integration of information literacy skills into the curriculum, and identification of open-access instructional resources.
• Collaborate with fellow librarians and student-centered academic partners (e.g., First Year Program; The Writing Center; Center for Academic Excellence) to support student success and retention through information literacy instruction and research support.
• Provide reference services, research consultations, library instruction, and specialized programs, both in-person and online to students, faculty and staff.
• Perform collection development duties according to department policy.
• Work with the Resource Engagement and Acquisitions Librarian to monitor collections in subject areas, oversee individual title funds, and facilitate collections work.
• Conduct research and scholarly activities to meet the Hofstra University Library criteria for promotion and tenure.
• Serve on University and department committees, task forces, and teams.
• Perform professional service to the Hofstra University Library, the University, and the larger profession.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. degree required.
• Experience providing public services in academic libraries.
• Experience providing library instruction.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within teaching, learning, and engagement services and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An additional graduate degree for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
• Knowledge of scholarly communication and the academic library environment.
• Familiarity with how information is used, and research is conducted in the Sciences and Social Sciences.
• Ability to use emerging technologies effectively to deliver training.
• Experience with or training in instructional design concepts.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of WorldCat Discovery/OCLC Library Management System and related systems.

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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