Job is Expired
Location: Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Staff Reviewed: Mon, Feb 05, 2018
Job Summary
A university is filling a position for a Virtual University Librarian.
Candidates will be responsible for the following:
- Providing research and instructional support to students, faculty, and the college community in an online environment
- Providing virtual reference services through email and live chat
- Preparing bibliographies, LibGuides, FAQs, and other instructional materials as assigned
Required Skills:
- Ability to facilitate student driven learning in the information seeking process, across a variety of subject areas, in an online environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of and navigational ability with: library databases, electronic book delivery platforms, learning management systems, library automation software, and other relevant technology used to manage and deliver library services online
- Understanding of information literacy concepts and trends
- Requires a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or from a master's level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country
- Familiarity with LibChat, LibAnswers, and LibGuides; or similar products
- Commitment to a culture of customer service excellence