Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking an Instruction and Outreach Librarian who is eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

The Instruction and Faculty Outreach Librarian creates a vibrant Winona faculty outreach program. The position also enables students, faculty, and staff to become independent researchers through transformative individual and group instruction, delivered face-to-face and online. This position is based on the Winona campus and collaborates with faculty to teach students information literacy concepts, authors print and interactive web instructional materials, delivers user-centered reference, and performs circulation and back-up interlibrary loan services as needed.

The Saint Mary's University Libraries collaborate significantly across campuses, giving a motivated, innovative person the opportunity to partner and collaborate with colleagues in the Learning, Curriculum & Engagement team, serving both our undergraduate and graduate programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Creates a vibrant Winona faculty outreach program.
• Serves as the School of Business & Technology liaison for the university, online in Minneapolis and face-to-face in Winona, and participates on campus committees.
• Develops effective working relationships through committee, departmental, and School of
• Business & Technology faculty outreach for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Delivers user-centered instruction, both face-to-face and online.
• Designs, assesses, and continuously improves instructional services and curricula.
• Creates print, video, and interactive online instructional materials.
• Collaborates with faculty to integrate information literacy concepts into courses.
• Provides user-centered and efficient reference via email, chat, phone, and face-to-face or Zoom consultations.
• Consults on copyright and intellectual property issues, and creates copyright documentation.
• Identifies, evaluates, and selects electronic and print resources for the library.
• Collects data and trains staff on areas of primary responsibility (e.g., reference, instruction, etc.)
• Participates actively in library and university-wide meetings.
• Stays current on instructional and reference procedures, strategies, and technologies.

Essential Skills and Functions

• Creates, delivers, and assesses face-to-face and online information literacy instruction.
• Designs engaging web and print instructional materials.
• Uses technology to enhance learning.
• Anticipates and assesses user needs.
• Develops and maintains collections for assigned liaison areas.
• Sustains and expands partnerships with faculty and students across the university.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Works effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Produces accurate and detailed work.
• Manages multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Works independently and collaboratively in a self-directed and industrious environment.
• Uses basic computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Uses instructional software, such as LibGuides and Articulate Storyline.
• Supports, respects, and advances the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic university.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements

Required:

• Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited institution.
• Experience or education which demonstrates knowledge of information literacy instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a collaborative work environment.
• Qualities necessary for positive interaction with students, faculty and staff.
• May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience.

Preferred:

• Information literacy teaching experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience assisting users with library databases, reference, and circulation inquiries.
• Experience working in an academic library.
• Experience with web authoring.
• Experience using Alma or other library system; learning management systems (e.g. Canvas); discovery layers, such as Primo or EBSCO Discovery Service; instruction software such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and Springshare products such as LibGuides and LibWizard.

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.