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(1) Instruction/Reference Librarian
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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
1-Instruction/Reference Librarian
The American University in Cairo Library seeks a qualified librarian to join its instruction program which includes a required no-credit course for freshmen. This is a full-time Faculty position at Instructor rank, with the possibility for merit-based promotion to Senior Instructor.
Under the direction of the Head of Instruction Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in and developing content for the required full semester course LALT 101, developing and teaching subject specific classes, assisting with assessment and evaluation for the instructions program, some staff training, serving at the Help Desk (including some evenings hours) and serving as a library liaison for collection development. For more information see our website at http://www.aucegypt.edu/.
Requirements
The candidate must have an 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 other languages, and experience in a multicultural environment are highly desirable but not mandatory.
Additional Information:
Position is open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately.
Note: Please remember that your account login enables you to respond to any additional questions from AUC, if required.
How to Apply
For full consideration, candidates must also complete the Personnel Information Form provided at http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=16118.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job DescriptionJob Title: Instruction/Reference Librarian
Department: Main Library
Area: 040
Reports To: Head of Instruction Services
Supervises: Library support staff, student workers
Work Contacts: University faculty, administrators, staff; Library
faculty and staff, Reference staff, Collection
Management staff, students and visitors.
Specifications: Primary responsibility includes teaching in and developing content for the required full semester Freshman Information Literacy course, LALT 101: Develop and teach subject specific classes, assist with assessment and evaluation for the instruction program: Staff training; Collection Development; Help Desk hours (including some evenings)
Responsibilities:
Specific duties include:
- Teach and develop content for the required, no-credit, semester-long, Freshman Information Literacy course, LALT 101.
- Teach and develop content for subject specific classes.
- Generally instruct patrons in person, in-class and virtually, in the use of the library’s catalog, electronic resources, and in the use of paper and digital reference and research tools.
- Assist with program assessment.
- Assist with in-house training and workshops.
- Perform limited reference desk service sufficient to maintain knowledge of public needs (2-4 hr/wk).
- Perform specific collection development responsibilities as assigned.
Assumes other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Required
- ALA accredited MLS
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
- Ability to meet core competencies in instruction librarianship and reference service, including use and provision of electronic and Web 2.0 resources
- Knowledge of professional issues in library services
- Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently
Preferred
- Experience in a multicultural environment
- Experience with course management and related software
- Second Masters degree
- Working knowledge of Arabic and/or languages