Research and Teaching Services Librarian

Ball State University Libraries seeks two energetic and creative librarians to join our Research and Teaching Services team. Research and Teaching librarians provide information and digital literacy instruction, in-depth research consultations, and serve as liaisons to academic departments. If you are enthusiastic about supporting research and student success, you might be a great fit for this team! Early career librarians encouraged to apply.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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Provide professional library expertise to the campus and local community with an emphasis on research, teaching and information services; facilitate library engagement through liaison program; provide specialized support, including library instruction, for students and faculty; provide individualized research consultation; participate in collection development for print and electronic materials; work collaboratively with colleagues and faculty to foster and advance information literacy using ACRL best practices; support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.

MLS/ MLIS/ MIS degree from an ALA accredited program at time of employment.

Experience with and strong commitment to building relationships to further the library mission through liaison activities, reference and library instruction; experience with electronic information services and library systems and their applications for reference and instruction.

Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications and modern cloud-based communication platforms; effective in-person and written communication skills across a wide range of modes; assignment may require working some evenings and/or weekends.

Additional advanced degrees

Experience providing subject-specific library instruction in an academic library setting.

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Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

The minimum for this position is $50,000.

Serve as Librarian Liaison to faculty and students in selected academic departments to establish cooperative efforts and one-on-one communication; promote library services, collections and expertise to the University community, and make referrals to other library units.

Develop and promote course-related information literacy programs and library research training for the University Community; review curriculum and work with teaching faculty to advance learning outcomes.

Develop, coordinate, and implement workshops and other instructional opportunities for the University community; create and produce effective informational and instructional materials and techniques; develop new instruction applications of technology including integrations with campus learning systems and platforms.

Create, develop, provide and evaluate reference service using print and electronic sources to University and community library users in Bracken Library, and through remote access and referral to other library collections and service units.

Evaluate and make recommendations concerning the selection and implementation of new technologies to enhance reference services and instruction.

Actively participate in activities such as: develop and create print and online research guides; provide individual appointments for library research via in-person and electronic means; perform reference collection development for print and electronic materials; participate in instructional design; participate in library outreach activities.

Actively participate in and positively contribute to the activities of the Libraries, university, and profession through such opportunities as related professional organizations, presentations, committee service, publication, etc.; keep abreast of professional literature and scholarly developments in areas of specialization and pursue opportunities for relevant professional development.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.