The Information Commons Librarian provides library leadership for the planning, management, andoversight of the Butler University Information Commons (IC) program. The IC program is a student staffed, research and technology support service provided in partnership with the Center for AcademicTechnology. This position provides the vision for initiatives that support the development of studentinformation literacy competencies through peer interaction and plays a key role in integrating libraryservices into Butler University's developing e-learning curricula. Additionally, the position overseeshiring, training, and management of IC student employees employed by Butler Libraries and acts aslibrary liaison to one or more academic departments. The position reports to Butler Libraries'Associate Dean of Public Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: * working in partnership with the Center for Academic Technology to develop, direct, and assessshared Information Commons projects and initiatives that support the University curriculumand address evolving end-user needs; * collaborating with liaison librarians, faculty, and staff to create online learning tools andresources (e.g., online tutorials, web-casting instruction) that support the development ofinformation literacy competencies; * hiring, training, and managing the Information Commons Assistants/Associates (approximatelytwenty students) who are employed by Butler Libraries; * serving as a liaison to an academic department, responsible for course-based informationliteracy instruction, collection development, and promoting faculty awareness of new deliverymodes and issues in scholarly communication; * providing leadership in the adoption of emerging instructional technologies and trends in onlinelearning relevant to Butler's academic mission Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Understand the broad universe of information and information-seeking processes to structurelibrary services for users * Understand and apply principles of learning and instructional design into information literacyactivities and library instruction * Use communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively in a collaborative workenvironment * Understand and apply best practices in effective supervision * Use marketing and outreach skills to promote library resources and services as appropriate * Apply project management skills to plan, implement, and assess initiatives that align with thelibrary's mission * Integrate use of relevant current technologies and tools into everyday practice anddemonstrate their value to others * Work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, and staff Minimum Qualifications: * Master's of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution and ability to meetminimum qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor as stated in20.30.30.B.2.a of the Butler University Faculty Handbook. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution, second graduatedegree in instructional design or related area, and ability to meet minimumqualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.a of the Butler University Faculty Handbook. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6748/