Social Sciences Librarian
Company: Lesley University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Location: Cambridge, MAArea of Interest: LibraryPosition Type:
Full-time The OpportunityLesley seeks a creative and collaborative
Social Sciences Librarian who will serve as the subject librarian
and teach information literacy, provide research assistance, and
develop print and electronic resources in the disciplines of the
social sciences, including Expressive Therapies, Counseling &
Psychology, Mindfulness, and Creative Writing. As part of the
library team, the Social Sciences Librarian participates in general
library instruction, research assistance, assessment activities and
other university initiatives as assigned. Essential
FunctionsResearch & InstructionOffers research support to Lesley
students, faculty, and staff both in-person and virtually, through
library desk coverage and virtual chat coverage, as part of a
rotating schedule among librarians.Meet with students one-on-one
for research consultations, during pre-scheduled reference
shifts.Visit Lesley classes, both in-person and virtually, to teach
students information/data literacy lessons and advanced research
methods and research skills, in addition to meeting with Graduate
School faculty and administrators to design and embed lessons into
the curriculum.Collaborate with library colleagues to design online
digital resources and services that may include filming and editing
video tutorials, designing and editing engaging research guide web
pages, and participation in library-wide instructional design of
online learning tools.Attend curriculum committee meetings in one
of Lesley University's 4 schools and work with School
administration to identify the most crucial courses for an embedded
librarian lessonOutreach & Collection DevelopmentServe as the
liaison to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSASS),
performing outreach and trainings for faculty and advertising
library services and new resources.Collect, evaluate, and refresh
print and digital resources that support the Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences (GSASS) curriculum.Public Services & University
ServiceResponsible for desk coverage and/or virtual reference
shifts as part of a rotating schedule that may include occasional
night/weekend shifts.Participate in library staff meetings and
committees and represent the library on University committees as
assigned.Expressing InterestA letter of interest, CV/resume, and a
statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to
diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional
activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable
environment where people -- regardless of race, physical ability,
age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other
protected personal identities -- can participate equally and fully
as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric
of our institution.Why LesleyLocated in the heart of Cambridge,
Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its
graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education,
the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly
creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is
integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni
are empowered to improve and enrich communities. We offer a
competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life,
and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer
significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition
programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their
knowledge and skills. Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of
strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity,
equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic
excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus
culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for
all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and
fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each
individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within
and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the
rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the
University has made a significant commitment to addressing and
enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an
institution.Qualities and CapabilitiesThe successful candidate must
have:MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent,
by start date.Demonstrated subject knowledge of counseling
psychology or expressive arts therapies and disciplinary research
methods.Experience providing research and instruction
services.Engaging classroom presence and oral communication skills,
evidenced by flexibility to teach in multiple modalities,
leveraging academic technologies, and successful experience
teaching outcomes-based lessons.Proven ability to initiate and
implement projectsCompetency with a variety of computer
applications including word processing, spreadsheet and
presentation software, and content management systems such as
LibGuides. Familiarity with Integrated Library Systems such as
Voyager. Experience with specific platforms is less important than
a demonstrated willingness to explore, evaluate and use emerging
technologies.Preferred:Degree in a social sciences
disciplineExperience supporting graduate student
researchersKnowledge of Endeavor Voyager and BlackboardExperience
working with consortia and/or as part of a multi-branch
libraryStrong data literacy skills and demonstrated experience
interpreting data PM22Date First ActiveOct 14, 2022PI200986881
Keywords: Lesley University, Cambridge , Social Sciences Librarian, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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