12/2024 – Tonya Fawcett
Faculty Services Librarian – Cumberland School of Law, Samford University – Homewood, AL
Job Summary
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for a position as Faculty Services Librarian in the Lucille S. Beeson Law Library.
Archivist – Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods – Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
Job Summary
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, archivist/assistant professor to begin as early as January 2025. This search is open to applicants with credentials for appointment as assistant professor tenure-track (PhD or relevant terminal degree) as well as those interested in appointment as a Lecturer (MS). The dedicated and detail-oriented Archivist will manage, organize, and preserve our historical records. The ideal candidate will have a passion for history, strong organizational skills, and experience in archival practices. The Archivist will be responsible for maintaining our archives, facilitating access to materials, and supporting the organization’s research and educational initiatives. The faculty contract will consist of full-time administrative duties in lieu of teaching hours. Some adjunct teaching opportunities could be available.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is committed to higher education in the tradition of the liberal arts and places special emphasis on preparing students for leadership roles in a diverse and global society. The College offers campus-based undergraduate degree programs and distance undergraduate and graduate programs. SMWC is located on a beautiful campus near Terre Haute, Indiana. Additional information on the college and all academic programs may be found at smwc.edu.
Research Librarian – Crandall University – Moncton, NB CAN
Job Summary
The Research Librarian guides students and faculty through the research process so they can use the resources and services of the George A. Rawlyk Library to maximal advantage in their scholarly endeavours. This position manages Crandall’s research and data management (RDM) workflow as well as the instructional and outreach activities of the library. The position is responsible for engaging in library activities outside the walls of the library’s physical space, both on and off campus, and both in person and online. These activities include teaching students how to do library research, creating online research aids, and generating excitement about what the library has to offer. The position also helps inform the University Librarian’s administrative decisions by gathering statistics and writing reports relating to the library collection, library technologies, library usage, and Crandall-related research outputs.
The God Who Sees Us
Being a librarian often feels like being invisible. It’s rare that people know exactly what it is we do. Many people believe librarians are two-dimensional beings that exist to shush people or who get to camp behind a reference desk and read whatever they want all day. Sometimes librarianship can feel like a thankless job. No one sees the long hours spent on cataloging, book display creation, or acquisitions. No one sees the stress of patron-librarian interactions or the frustration of trying to keep library programs afloat. We often feel unseen in our struggles and in our work.
Research and Instruction Librarian – George Fox University – Newberg, OR
Job Summary
As a member of the librarian team, the Research and Instruction Librarian partners with teaching faculty to understand their research and information needs, offers research services to students and faculty, and delivers instructional sessions.
11/2024 – John Leonetti
Research & Scholarly Communication Librarian – Oral Roberts University – Tulsa, OK
Job Summary
- Plays a key role in advancing scholarly communication by staying informed about emerging technologies and AI developments.
- Develops resources and training materials to help researchers navigate the evolving scholarly communication landscape, ensuring the library remains a hub for innovation and academic success.
- Focuses on supporting research and instruction by teaching classes, developing instructional materials, and providing expert guidance to students and faculty, including preparing and delivering instructional videos and online tutorials to enhance information literacy and research skills.
- Stays current with new technologies to integrate them into instructional practices.
- Provides reference services to assist users with research inquiries, ensuring access to essential academic resources.
- Manages the library’s electronic resources, including databases and e-books.
- Acts as a liaison to assigned departments.
Reference & Instruction Librarian – William Carey University – Hattiesburg, MS
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Dean of Libraries and Learning Resources, the Reference and Instruction Librarian plans, coordinates, and delivers formal library instruction across all academic disciplines; provides impromptu reference services for University students, faculty, and staff; and assists with collection development for both print and electronic resources.
Hope in the Midst of Uninvited Challenges
Sometimes our hopes and expectations are dashed; things we would not have chosen happen to us or our loved ones. Sometimes these things are consequences of our own doings. Other times, these uninvited, difficult things, such as changes to or in our jobs, issues with colleagues or patrons, problems in work or family relationships, unanticipated changes in our institutions, or unexpected health issues, seem to just happen.