Research and Instruction Librarian
Florida Gulf Coast University
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Fort Myers, FL, USA
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Job Summary
The Florida Gulf Coast University Library seeks to hire a(n
collaborative and service-oriented Research and Instruction
Librarian who will report to the Director of Research, Scholarship,
and Instruction. The Research and Instruction Librarian coordinates
instruction, providing expertise in the delivery and assessment of
high impact library instruction. The successful candidate builds
relationships with faculty, staff, and students to promote the
library’s information literacy initiatives and support high-impact
practices which positively influence the student learning
experience. They will advocate for student success and retention
through the promotion of library services and resources, and
participate in the positioning of the library as a strategic asset
to the teaching and learning goals of the University.
Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and
maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which
students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social
activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life
reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international
worldview.
At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that
practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate
expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students
to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently
diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic
and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender
identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural
traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives
to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just
because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our
University stronger. The University community recognizes the
importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these
ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the
institution.
We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and
inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to
apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow
and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.
Job Description
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
• Collaborate with colleagues on various departmental initiatives
including library instruction, assessment, outreach, and supporting
faculty and student research.
• Monitor trends in library technologies, identify those most
relevant to the library and incorporate them into library services
and instruction in both in-person and online learning
environments.
• Participate in collection management activities. Evaluate and
recommend information resources that support the research
activities of faculty and students.
• Create and maintain research tools that facilitate library
usage, including tutorials and research guides.
• Collaborate both within and outside the university to develop
key partnerships.
• Must value and engage in continued scholarship, and service to
the university, community, and librarianship.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an American
Library Association accredited program.
• Experience delivering in-person and online (synchronous &
asynchronous) instruction, incorporating best practices for
learning, teaching, and information literacy.
• Demonstrated understanding of the information-seeking behavior
of and the ability to provide research assistance to students in a
university setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Evidence of the professional initiative and flexibility
required for successful teamwork in an academic library
environment.
• Experience in the use of technology in distance learning &
university teaching.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and communication
skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work effectively with and provide library services
to a diverse academic community.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of constituents
with varying levels of knowledge and experience, including faculty,
librarians, and students.
• Ability to proactively collaborate with faculty to provide
information literacy instruction sessions relevant to student
research assignments.
• Ability to provide specialized assistance to faculty and staff
for research projects and curriculum development.
• Ability to plan, initiate, and implement effective programs,
projects, and services, working both independently and
collaboratively.
Special instructions to applicants:
Appointment will be made on 12-month multi- year appointment basis
available August 2023.
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and
retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send
examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so.
Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks,
slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE
RETURNED . As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to
submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become
the property of FGCU .
Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available
for public review upon request.
Required Application Materials
Unofficial Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Five (5) Professional References
Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled.
FGCU is an EOE AA /F/Vet/Disability Employer
