This full time position will implement a campus-wide information literacy
program that consists of assessment, evaluation and information partnerships
with faculty on campus. Specifically, the Information
Literacy and Assessment Librarian will review, design, coordinate, and
evaluate a campus-wide information literacy program; develop and administer
program assessments; train instructors to teach students how to identify their
information needs, locate and gather resources for effective academic use; and
serve as a liaison to assigned departments for collection development and
library instruction.

  
  
  
Qualifications:

  
- Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school  
  
- a minimum of two years related experience and/or training  
  
- knowledge of library systems and accepted reference practices  
  
- experience and familiarity with searching library databases  
  
- familiarity with accepted methods of assessment testing for information literacy in all formats  
  
- knowledge of and the ability to interpret the ACRL Standards for Information Literacy to develop a viable program.  
  
- knowledge of integrated library system, such as Sirsi, and online instruction and web based tutorial programs, such as Camtasia, LibGuides, and Blackboard  
  
- computer proficiency and experience with the Internet, email and basic computer software programs in a Window environment, including word processing, presentation, database and spreadsheets  
  
  
  
Preferred qualifications:

  
- experience in using technology in an educational or library setting  
  
- experience developing and delivering information literacy instruction in health sciences  
  
- experience with html/web authoring and editing programs  
  
- experience in an academic library setting  
  
- experience using a Sirsi system  
  
  
  
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

  
  
This position also requires the demonstrated ability to use online
instruction, web-based instructional tools, and other Web 2.0 resources; the
ability to create library instruction materials that assist in teaching
information literacy principles; and the ability to design online instruction,
web based tutorials and content modules for delivery through various
means. The ability to work rotating evenings and weekends
is required.

  
  
Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity
and values the educational benefit this brings to campus.
Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to
this goal.



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