Learning Support Librarian at McMaster University

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Job Title
		
Learning Support Librarian
	
Job ID
		
4060
	
Location
		
Open Date
	
Central Campus
			
2015/07/06
	
Job Type
		
Contractualy Limited =12
	
Close Date
	
2015/07/19
	
Employee Group
		
MACUniversity Academ Lib Assoc
	
Department
	
Library Services & Facilities
	
Salary Grade/Band
	
Level 1
	
Salary Range
		
$48456.00 - $78655.00 (annual)
	
Contract Duration
	
12.2 Months
	
Hours per Week
	
35 


 	
Job Description
	

McMaster University Library seeks an innovative, self-directed, technologically agile and student-centred librarian to support its teaching and learning initiatives.  The individual will help design, deliver and promote a wide variety of information literacy programs, services and resources to enhance student academic success. She/he will work across a wide variety of disciplines. 

The Learning Support Librarian will report to the Associate University Librarian (Library Services) and will work in close collaboration with the Learning Support Coordinator and other colleagues involved in the teaching and learning programs. 

Specific Responsibilities:

    Collaborate with the Learning Support Coordinator to create and deliver information literacy sessions and workshops to enhance student academic success.  The program consists of a variety of face-to-face, online and blended sessions.
    Assist with the development and integration of multimedia library content into new online courses.  Assist with embedding of content into D2L (course management system).
    Incorporate sound pedagogical practices (including active learning) into all learning programs, services or resources.
    Create innovative instructional materials to support faculty and student learning needs.
    Seek out opportunities to apply and promote new and emerging technologies in teaching and learning.
    Assist with the assessment of learning programs, services and resources.
    Monitor the Wong e-Classroom for technology and other issues.
    Deliver research consultations as required.

 

Qualifications:

    Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent
    0 - 2 years experience with or strong aptitude for teaching
    Excellent verbal communication skills
    Excellent customer service skills; strong service orientation
    Deep understanding of and experience using a variety of online resources
    Strong knowledge of current & emerging technologies within a teaching & learning environment
    Flexibility and initiative
    Ability to work independently and collegially

 

Hours of Work:

This is a 12-month contractually limited position working full-time 35 hours per week.

 

Anticipated Start Date:

August 24, 2015

 

Additional Details:

It is anticipated that this appointment will be made at the Librarian Level I rank with an annual salary range of $48,456 - $78655.

This position is included in the McMaster University Academic Librarians’ Association bargaining unit.