Summary

Under the general direction of the University Librarian, the Digital Learning Librarian is responsible for developing a robust library instruction program that includes web-based content, course-specific instruction, and targeted learning objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In partnership and consultation with library staff and faculty, develops and revised library curricular materials, tutorials, and other digital learning objects for an array of disciplines and subject matter. Acts as the library liaison to distance education students and works with faculty teaching online classes to assist with library integration in the online learning environment. 
• Provides leadership, training, and support for the design and use of online library-related instructions for students, faculty, and staff employing a variety of software. Advises librarians and library staff on the selection and deployment of appropriate instructional technology tools and software. Advises librarians and library staff on the selection and deployment of appropriate instructional technology tools and software.
• Facilitates the integration and use of library instruction materials in course management systems and online environments. Ensures compliance with ADA guidelines and higher education standards. Develops and conducts assessment and usability studies of library instruction classes, material, and tutorials.
• Works with faculty on requests to design and offer course-related/course-integrated information literacy instruction to students. Works with library colleagues to design, develop, deliver and assess outreach and instructional services to faculty, students, and staff to support the discovery and effective, efficient, and ethical use of research resources and tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including collection management and liaison activities. 
• Works a regular shift at the patron services desk. 

Non-Essential Duties

• Other duties and special projects may be assigned as needed.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Experience using online course software.
• Knowledge of CampusGuides/LibGuides software and familiarity with other web-based content management systems. 
• Working knowledge of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. 
• Demonstrated ability to understand and embrace emerging library-related software programs and technologies. 
• Knowledge of general evaluation, assessment, and planning methods and strategies.
• ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to a set schedule and work independently
• Enthusiasm for electronic-based learning.
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable working in a team environment.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Eye-Hand Coordination: Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, copier, calculator and other office equipment.
• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
•  Physical Strength: Will regularly be required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

• Work in office environments, involving contact with faculty, staff, students, parents, service providers and vendors
• Work has deadlines, interruptions, and may be stressful at times.

The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this positions, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position. 

ABOUT QUEENS

Queens University of Charlotte is a student-centered, comprehensive, private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). With a foundation in the liberal arts and a commitment to excellence in education, the university serves the needs of a diverse co-educational student body of 2,200 with a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Queens offers students learning experiences through the College of Arts & Sciences, the McColl School of Business, the James L. Knight School of Communication, the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education, the Presbyterian School of Nursing and the Andrew Blair College of Health and the Hayworth School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. In all of its programs, Queens emphasizes active and collaborative learning, meaningful student-teacher relationships, a creative synthesis of the liberal arts with the world of work, and the value and necessity of lifelong learning. Additional information about Queens University of Charlotte may be found at www.queens.edu Queens University of Charlotte values campus diversity and demonstrates this in campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply.

Benefits

Queens offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including: medical (PPO options and high deductible plan) dental insurance, vision, domestic partner benefits, defined contribution retirement plan & supplemental retirement plan, vacation and paid holidays, tuition remission, Queens-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, Health Savings Account), sick leave and long-term disability leave, FMLA leave, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs. In addition, employees may choose voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance and legal assistance.

Queens is an equal opportunity employer, completely and firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identify, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs. Any applicant for employment who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Director of Human Resources 704-337-2297.

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