Instruction Librarian for Special Collections
University of Virginia
Charlottesville

The University of Virginia Library and the Harrison-Small Research Center
seeks someone passionate about teaching with primary sources to fill the role
of Instruction Librarian for Special Collections.

  
Reporting to the Director of Operations for the Harrison-Small Research
Center, the successful candidate will manage the special collections
instruction program by coordinating and delivering a broad range of
instructional presentations using the library's holdings of rare books,
manuscripts, and cultural artifacts to enrich the teaching and learning
experiences of faculty, undergraduates and graduate students according to
their curricular needs. The Instruction Librarian will seek out opportunities
to collaborate with teaching faculty to embed library services and resources
into the classroom and the curriculum. Working in collaboration with the
Teaching and Learning team, the Instruction Librarian will stay abreast of and
implements best practices and innovations in library instruction.

  
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to inspire interest and
cultivate knowledge of primary resources among diverse audiences and to engage
faculty members in various disciplines and to collaborate with a broad range
of constituents both inside and outside the University. The candidate will
have knowledge of history of books and manuscripts, their means of production
and distribution, and their social and cultural impact.

  
A Master's degree in Library Science or other academic discipline and at least
two years of rare books or manuscripts library experience is required.



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