Global Librarian

• 502598

• Savannah, Georgia, United States

• Library

• Academics

• Full-time

• Staff

As a member of the library services team based in historic Savannah, Ga., you will directly support the academic and creative needs of talented students. To carry out the library’s mission — supporting art and design education by extending the boundaries of library resources and services tailored to the unique needs of the SCAD community — you’ll provide research services and innovative library instruction to groups and individuals studying at SCAD Lacoste and enrolled via SCADnow.

As a global librarian, you will:

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to connect student needs to relevant literacy, research resources, and skills through synchronous and asynchronous instruction
• Coordinate virtual instruction bookings
• Provide research and reference assistance in-person and virtually to students, faculty, staff, and alumni, with a focus on customer service and thorough communication
• Plan and implement out-of-class programs that promote library resources and services
• Coordinate technology, recording, and resource maintenance for workshops and events

To support library services, you’ll:

• Collaborate with a collections strategy librarian to gather and evaluate feedback on current and potential library electronic resources
• Research and identify eBook acquisitions
• Develop, maintain, and lead initiatives for asynchronous resources, including tutorials, LibGuides, and teaching materials
• Participate in library projects and perform other duties as assigned

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative skills to exchange ideas and feedback in all service areas
• A self-starting attitude
• An ability to work independently
• A dedication to current and emerging practices in teaching, learning, and use of instructional technology

Candidates should have:

• Current knowledge in libraries to address general and subject-specific information resources and effective search strategies
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge about emerging technologies that support reference, research, and instructional services
• An ability to proactively identifies opportunities to advance department, library, and SCAD goals

Minimum qualifications:

• An ALA-accredited MLS degree
• At least two years of experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a discipline taught at SCAD
• Prior experience working collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff in an academic library environment

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Commitment to inclusion

SCAD is committed to fostering a community of respect that is welcoming to all. The innovative spirit at SCAD enriches inclusion by empowering everyone to comfortably be one's authentic self. We are solutions-driven, collaboratively identifying and solving challenges to sustain a positively oriented environment. We understand when all perspectives are elevated, the university community is strengthened.

Equal employment opportunity disclosure

SCAD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), race, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, religion, veteran status, or status in any group protected by applicable laws.

Prohibition against sexual misconduct

SCAD prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at scad.edu/sexualmisconduct.

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Questions?
Contact [email protected].