Historical Collections and Instruction Librarian
Iowa Wesleyan University Expired |
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Mount Pleasant, Iowa, USA |
Iowa Wesleyan University is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Historical Collections and Instruction Librarian. This is a full-time, exempt, staff, on-tenure track position to serve as an administrator of the Iowa Wesleyan Historical Collections, including the Newsom Archives and Chadwick Library Special Collections; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and administration to utilize archival materials in coursework, displays, presentations, or other means of promoting items within the collection; maintain and manage digital collections made available via the library’s website; serve as campus historian and liaison to all divisions; provide information literacy instruction and fulfill other duties as assigned; work specified hours providing service at the library’s information desk including some evenings and weekends; maintain and document annual professional development and scholarly activities appropriate for this position.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop relationships with faculty to promote the use of Historical Collections ephemera in coursework
- Offer Historical Collections programming, including class presentations, community speaking engagements, and various other forms of outreach, to the Iowa Wesleyan and Mount Pleasant communities
- Troubleshoot access and technical issues with archive equipment, including BookEye Scanner and microfilm/microfiche readers
- Deliver one-shot and integrated information literacy sessions
- Track and report on Historical Collections usage data for university annual reports as well as annual reporting to IPEDS, ACRL and consortia
- Work with the Office of Advancement & Alumni to create promotional materials using archival ephemera
- Answer archival questions and requests from interested parties, both internal and external
- Submit papers for publication on the history of Iowa Wesleyan, Mount Pleasant, the State of Iowa, or the greater Midwest region
- Maintain awareness of trends and on-going developments in areas related to the entire life cycle of e-resources
- Ability to create and maintain detailed, accurate documentation for electronic resources and communicates this with the library team
- American Library Association-accredited master’s degree in Library Science
- History degree, or equivalent
- Familiarity with library specific information systems and technologies, such as integrated library systems, and content management systems
- Commitment and demonstrated ability to cooperate in a team environment and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with all campus personnel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong service orientation
- Demonstrated commitment to public service, diversity, and inclusion
- Ability to work evening and weekends on a rotating schedule.