Job Description

Summary of Position

Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Instruction and Outreach Librarian is responsible for managing and delivering instructional services and outreach programs to enhance the learning and research experiences of Augsburg students. This position fosters collaboration with faculty, students, and staff across the University and contributes to the development of library instruction and research services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instructional Services:
• Develop, deliver, and assess library instruction sessions to support information literacy and research skill development for students.
• Create and maintain asynchronous instructional materials, including tutorials, research guides, and online learning objects.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues to integrate library resources and information literacy into the curriculum and instructional design.

Reference and Research Services:

• Provide in-depth reference services and research consultations to individuals and groups.
• Create and maintain research guides and other online resources to support academic programs and research initiatives.
• As part of a team, staff an on-call research assistance schedule to provide on-demand support for faculty, students, and staff in person and online during set hours that may include evenings or weekends.

Outreach and Engagement:

• Serve as the primary liaison to assigned academic departments, developing strong relationships with faculty, students, and staff colleagues in other departments.
• Plan, implement, and/or support campus wide outreach programs and events to promote library services and resources to the Augsburg community.
• Participate in campus events and activities to engage with the university community.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain timely and accurate statistics on instruction sessions, research consultations, and library events.
• Participate in collection management projects, including weeding and resource evaluation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.
• Engage in professional development activities on and off campus to stay current with trends and best practices in instruction, outreach, and library services.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is an office or classroom setting. Sedentary work for long periods of time.
• Regular computer and phone use.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution at the date of hire.
• Demonstrated experience with or interest in providing research support in a library setting.
• Demonstrated experience with or interest in information literacy instruction and assessment in a library setting.
• Demonstrated experience with or interest in library programming in a library setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in developing asynchronous instructional materials.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, especially in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience serving users from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and/or academic backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to working with a diverse community of learners.
• Ability to make decisions independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse working environment.
• Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
• Ability to lead/teach, work in a team environment, and work interdentally with little or no supervision.
• Ability to reason/analyze, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate patience and understanding.
• Ability to show initiative, multi-task and organize workflow, manage one or more projects, and handle frequent interruptions.
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing environment.

Additional Information

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position please include the following in your application:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)

Compensation & Benefits at Augsburg

• The compensation range is $55,000 to $60,000 annually, DOQ.

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
• Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Equal Opportunity

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.