Job Summary
Jerry Falwell Library Faculty librarians are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that faculty model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University as well as support personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Librarians at the Jerry Falwell Library are full-time benefited, 12-month administrative faculty members who engage in technical, instructional, and scholarly support of faculty, staff, and students. Areas of service may vary depending on changing needs, but all positions are committed to working collaboratively and independently in team-based environments.
About Liberty University and Jerry Falwell Library:
Join our team of professional librarians at Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell Library! We have a full-time, faculty position available: Research & Instruction Librarian. New graduates are welcome to apply for our open staff positions. Our beautiful campus sprawls over 7,000 acres in Lynchburg, VA, near the famous Blue Ridge Mountains and James River, which offer miles of scenic trails and beautiful parks for outdoor enthusiasts. In downtown Lynchburg, walking tours highlight iconic landmarks and monuments that reveal Central Virginia’s rich history. A vibrant arts community and diverse collection of restaurants and markets complement the culture of the historic city. The 170,000 square-foot library opened in 2014 with the latest technological advances, including a two-story robotic book retrieval system and a fully equipped technology commons. Featuring Jeffersonian-style architecture, the building was recognized with Library Journal’s Landmark Libraries 2016 Honorable Mention Award for innovative design and spaces. It offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a small lake, and the academic lawn. A main focal point in the Esbenshade Atrium is a media wall that is 22 feet wide by 12.5 feet high. It features news and weather as well as university social media and events. Casual seating areas, reading rooms, a spacious café, multiple balconies, and three levels of quiet add to the relaxed, scholarly atmosphere. Our popular group study rooms with writable walls provide opportunities for students to collaborate while the Active Learning Classroom and telepresence technologies support interactive and virtual learning. The library supports over 15,000 residential students, more than 2,700 faculty, and a thriving online learning community. Liberty was founded in 1971 by Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. with a vision of training Champions for Christ. As an R3 doctoral university with over 700 unique programs of study on the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels, you have an exciting opportunity to join us in creating a culture of student research and success. In this position, you must be able to work with and provide customer service to diverse populations in compliance with our Non-discrimination Statement (http://www.liberty.edu/
Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides specialized undergraduate research support, instruction, and collection development.
- Contributes to and supports the JFL’s ongoing initiatives to integrate public services, collections, and instruction in the dynamic environment of networked-based information delivery.
- Collaborates with faculty and campus departments to develop approaches to information literacy supporting student retention and student success.
- Serves as a liaison librarian to academic department(s) as assigned which entails providing specialized library instruction and research assistance to students and faculty and supporting collection development for the assigned area(s).
- Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
- Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
- Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
Educational/Experiential Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree/experience
- Demonstrated ability to adopt emerging practices and utilize instructional technologies
- Enthusiasm for collaboration with faculty and students in a variety of contexts
- Well-developed communication and teaching skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Second master’s degree
- Professional library experience
Job Application Instructions
Apply at https://liberty.wd5.