Job Summary
The Humanities Librarian will contribute to the development and delivery of library instruction services, research and information services, and individual research assistance, with special focus on undergraduate students and faculty in the School of Arts and Humanities.
Job Responsibilities
The Humanities Librarian provides innovative and responsive research support to students and faculty in undergraduate humanities majors and collaborates with faculty to deliver an effective information literacy instruction strategy in the School of Arts and Humanities. Additionally, the Humanities Librarian shares responsibility for development and delivery of Research Center services and participates in the development and delivery of departmental service at a professional level, ensuring effective implementation of innovative library technology, online tools, and digital services for various audiences.
Educational/Experiential Requirements
- ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science, or a degree in a humanities discipline, is required (both preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years reference and instructional experience, or related experience, in an academic or public library is preferred
- Experience with online learning environments
- Experience delivering effective presentations or classroom instruction to groups
- Strong organizational, written/oral communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong service orientation
- Excellent classroom teaching skills
- Knowledge and experience in the use of research strategies and teaching methodologies
- Familiarity with humanities research tools, research methods, and information resources
- Familiarity with digital library resources and web-based library applications
- Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and demonstrated success working with teams
- Must be able to speak to a group of students or faculty for an entire class period
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
Job Application Instructions
All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran (jcochran@cedarville.edu, 937-766-7886), Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position specific inquiries should be directed to Joshua Michael (jmichael@cedarville.edu), Dean of Library Services. More information and the application are available at the university website: https://us242.dayforcehcm.com/