Vacant Library and Learning Technologies Positions

Current Openings (2)

(1) Head, Instruction Services

(2) Reference/ Instruction Librarian

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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO

Libraries and Learning Technologies

1- Head, Instruction Services

The American University in Cairo seeks an experienced librarian to direct its dynamic instructional program which includes a required no-credit course for freshmen.

Founded in 1919, AUC's campus is located in Cairo, Egypt, and its degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information see our website at http://www.aucegypt.edu/.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Public Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration of the required no-credit course for freshmen; chairing an on-going Task Force exploring alternative delivery methods for the required freshmen course: developing and implementing subject specific sessions for faculty, staff, students and visitors; assessing and evaluating the IS program; expanding the library’s outreach to faculty, staff and students; working with library faculty to promote the use of library materials and programs; some reference and collection development responsibilities.

Requirements

The candidate must have an include ALA accredited MLS, excellent oral and written English, demonstrated experience in instruction (one-on-one and classroom) in an academic library environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in course management. The ability to work effectively in a team and independently is also necessary.

A second Masters degree, working knowledge of Arabic and other languages, and experience in a multicultural environment are highly desirable but not mandatory.

Rank

Senior Librarian – Faculty Status.

How to Apply

For full consideration, candidates must also complete the Personnel Information Form provided at http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=12484.Review of applications begins immediately.
Full description and requirements of the position are at http://library.aucegypt.edu/about/employment.htm

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Description

Job Title:                  Head of Instructional Services

Department:             Main Library

Area:                        040

Reports To:              Director of Public Services

Supervises:              Instruction/Reference librarians,Library support staff, student workers; coordinates the instruction activities of library faculty and staff.

Work Contacts:        University Faculty, University Administrators such as, but not limited to, Registrar, Writing Program Coordinators, Freshman Advising Personnel, University Staff; Library Faculty and Staff, Reference Staff, Collection Management Staff; Graduate, Undergraduate and Continuing Education Students And Visitors.

Specificatons:         This position provides leadership for the library’s instructional services; coordinates with the Director of Public Services, the Head of Research & Information Services, and librarian colleagues assigned to teach Information Literacy sessions, to include but not limited to, the required full semester freshman information literacy course, LALT101; faculty, graduate and undergraduate student orientations, workshops, seminars, and classes. Assists and coordinates with colleagues to assess and evaluate the instruction program at AUC, monitoring the library instruction lab, and developing outreach and publicity for instruction program(s).  Reports on the activities of the instruction team and its students as also required.  General administration duties necessary for the efficient management and tracking of educational/training sessions. Some staff training may be included.  Serves on the reference desk, which may include occasional night and weekend shifts. 

Responsibilites:

Specific duties include:

• Provide leadership for the library’s instructional services
• Supervise the required, no-credit, semester-long, freshman information literacy course, LALT 101 or its equivalent
• Teach one or more sections of the required, no-credit, semester-long, freshman information literacy course, LALT 101 or its equivalent
• Teach information literacy topics in subject specific classes
• Assist with program assessment to include developing and coordinating instructional content and instructional methods in conjunction with the Instruction Team
• Assist with in-house training and workshops for graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff
• Coordinate and collaborate with the InstructionTeam in developing new information literacy policies, proposals and initiatives in junction with Library administration
• Coordinate, maintain and report program statistics and assessments
• Serve on the reference desk (occasional night & weekend shift)
• Perform specific collection development responsibilities as assigned.
• Assumes other responsibilities as requested by Director of Public Services.

Qualifications:
Required
           

• ALA accredited MLS
• Minimum of 2-5 years of progressively responsible professional library experience
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
• Experience in teaching or with giving presentations
• Experience in delivering high quality reference services
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

 
Preferred

• Experience in a multicultural environment
• Experience with course management (Blackboard) and related software
• Second Masters degree
• Working knowledge of Arabic and/or other languages

 

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Under the direction of the Head of Research and Information Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of library services and resources that facilitate research and learning at the university. Specifically, he/she will participate as a member of the Reference Team in the provision of print and electronic reference services for AUC Library patrons through the Learning Commons and other service points. Other major areas of responsibility include collection development, instruction and outreach in a targeted discipline (Engineering, Management / Business / Economics, or Statistical Resources preferred) as a library liaison and teaching in the Information Literacy program.

ALA accredited MLS, excellent oral and written skills in English, skilled in current information retrieval technologies, demonstrated skills and experience in delivering high quality reference service using both traditional print and digital resources, broad subject expertise appropriate to a liberal arts educational institution, demonstrated skill and experience in instruction (one-on-one and classroom) in an academic library environment, ability to work effectively independently and in a team, ability to sustain a strong service oriented attitude, providing a positive and constructive experience for all library users, and a minimum of 3 years academic library experience.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Library subject area experience or academic background in one of the following areas: Engineering, Management / Economics / Business, Statistical Resources. A second Masters degree, Arabic proficiency and other languages as well as experience in a multicultural environment desirable but not mandatory. Position # LIB-X

How to Apply

For full consideration, candidates must also complete the Personnel Information Form provided at http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=12484.Review of applications begins immediately.

Full description and requirements of the position are at http://library.aucegypt.edu/about/employment.htm

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Description

JOB TITLE:               Reference / Instruction Librarian

DEPARTMENT:         Main Library

AREA:                      040

REPORTS TO:          Head of Research and Information Services (RIS)

SUPERVISES:           Library support staff, students

WORK CONTACTS:  University faculty, staff, and administrators; Library faculty and staff

SPECIFICATION:     Under the direction of the Head of RIS, the reference/instruction librarian is responsible for the development and delivery of library services and resources that facilitate research and learning at the university.  The librarian will participate as a member of the Reference Team in the provision of print and electronic reference services for AUC Library patrons through the Learning Commons and other service points.  Other major areas of responsibility include collection development, instruction, and outreach in targeted disciplines as a library liaison and teaching LALT 101, the freshmen information literacy course.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reference services. Interacts with faculty, students, and visitors to identify information needs and assist with research efforts; Assists library users by answering specific information requests, providing consultations, and guiding users in the effective use of a broad range of information sources;  Provides leadership in the selection and use of electronic and print reference materials;  Trains faculty and library colleagues on use of resources and services; Develops library resources guides (LibGuides) and instructional tools to support research and learning

• Collection Development. Under guidance of the Head of Collection Development, interacts with designated academic departments and participates in the selection of print and electronic resources in assigned subject areas.

• Instruction.  Under the direction of the Head of Information Literacy, provides classroom instruction on a variety of levels.

• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS
• Excellent oral and written skills in English
• Minimum of 3 years of professional academic experience
• Demonstrated skill and experience in delivering high quality reference service
• Demonstrated skill and experience in instruction (one-on-one and classroom) in a academic library environment
• High level of computer literacy and skill in current information retrieval technologies
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
• Ability to sustain a strong service oriented attitude, providing a positive and constructive experience for all library users

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Library subject area experience or academic background in one of the following areas:
• Engineering
• Management / Economics / Business
• Statistical resources

DESIRABLE:

• Second Masters degree
• Working knowledge of Arabic and other languages
• Experience in a multicultural educational institution

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