Career Development Librarian

Reports to: Director of Library Services
Position Type: Full-time, 12 months, Exempt, Primarily On-Site
Compensation: $90,000

Position Overview

The Career Development Librarian works collaboratively across departments to provide students with foundational skills for academic success, student retention, and career success. These efforts include the development of digital learning objects, workshops, and individual appointments with students. The position will also select books and other materials in support of student skills and career development. The Career Development Librarian will help shape the direction of this position and ensure a foundation is laid for long-term continued work in these areas.

The Career Development Librarian is funded by a 5-year Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant facilitated by The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor. The position is currently funded for 1 year, and subsequent employment is dependent on continued federal funding for the remaining 4 years of the grant.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers special workshops for all Menlo College students and student workers to strengthen foundational skills including:*
  • Information literacy: Concepts represented in the ACRL Framework
  • AI literacy: Ability to use and evaluate AI tools, and to think critically about their output
  • Digital literacy: Basic skills such as online privacy, file types, keyboard shortcuts, cloud vs. local storage, formatting documents, etc.
  • Critical thinking skills: Problem solving and independent thinking
  • Financial literacy: Basic skills such as how to budget, do taxes, etc.
  • Career exploration: Finding resources to evaluate companies, assess job markets, and research possible career paths

*Some workshops may be created in collaboration with other departments, guest speakers, or other collaborators, as well as drawn from reputable online teaching resources. Candidate is not expected to be an expert in all areas listed.

• Supports student research skills and other skills listed above through a variety of formats, including:
  • 1:1 appointments (both remote and in person)
  • Front desk help at the library
  • Research help through Chat, email, phone, and other channels
• Works closely with the Student Success Librarian to support and expand the library’s Information Literacy Program, which may include providing course-integrated instruction sessions
• Collaborates with Internships and Career Services, Academic Support, Academic Affairs, faculty members, and other departments across campus to ensure synergy and high quality student support
• Creates engaging digital learning objects and other content for the library website
• Creates templates, lesson plans, and other documentation to promote long-term sustainability of created content
• Selects library books and other materials to support essential skill and knowledge development for academic and career success
• Assesses student outcomes and library services as related to efforts funded by the SIP grant
• Stays up to date with relevant trends in higher education, library and information science, and the job market for graduating students
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

• Typical work schedule may be either Monday through Friday or Sunday through Thursday, depending on candidate’s availability
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
• Teaching experience required, including the ability to apply the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Framework for Information Literacy in instructional design
• Experience developing digital learning objects, such as videos, learning modules, surveys, and research guides
• An understanding of foundational AI principles and skills and the ability to engage in continuous learning to support the evolving needs of students.
• Reference experience and ability to use, select, and assess resources in the social sciences and business
• Experience with and continuing interest in library and instructional technologies (e.g., Springshare LibApps, WMS Library Management System, Canvas LMS) and use of digital media in education (e.g. screencasting, social media, user experience design)
• Strong customer service skills, and experience working with diverse populations
• Knowledge or experience in supporting student career development, retention, and success
• Knowledge of general principles of library organization and management

About Bowman Library

Bowman Library provides collections and services to inspire, engage, and advance

teaching, learning, and research at Menlo College. Currently, instructional support includes course-integrated research sessions, individual consultations, and an asynchronous information literacy module required of all undergraduate students. Located in the heart of the campus, the library is beloved by students and faculty and fosters a positive learning environment. A learning commons, reservable study rooms, comfortable seating areas, study carrels, and student-run late night hours all contribute to a sense of community and place for students throughout their Menlo College experience.