[Web4lib] Position Announcement: Distance Learning Librarian

[Joshua Petrusa]

Distance Learning Librarian - Norwich University (Northfield, VT)

 

The Kreitzberg Library at Norwich University seeks an energetic,
tech-savvy and service-oriented librarian to join the library team in
developing and providing services to our distance learning population.
Norwich University enrolls 1300 online students in 10 master's degree
programs.

 

Position Description: The Distance Learning Librarian develops
procedures and implements programs for library distance education
services. Develops and maintains web-based instructional materials for
distance education. Serves as a liaison to campus units involved with
distance education. Provides support to distance learners and faculty
teaching distance education courses. Coordinates activities of library
staff in their work associated with distance education. Collaborates
with faculty, library staff and departments to develop collections and
services to support distance education programs. Participates as a
member of team providing reference and instruction in a broad range of
subject areas. Some evening/weekend hours required. Reports to the Head
of Instructional Initiatives.

 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

*             ALA-accredited master's degree in library and/or
information science

*             Knowledge of current and emerging trends in instructional
technologies

*             Ability to speak and write knowledgeably and effectively

*             Strong customer service orientation

*             Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders and
in team environments

*             Excellent organizational and time management skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

*             Demonstrated ability to design web pages using HTML and
CSS

*             Demonstrated experience in learning and applying new
technologies

*             Experience with online course management systems

*             Experience developing online tutorials

*             Experience providing reference assistance and instruction

 

Salary: Minimum salary of $40,000, commensurate with qualifications and

experience. This is a faculty rank, non-tenure track appointment
commensurate with academic achievements. Compensation includes a
benefits package of medical, dental, group life and long term disability
insurance, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, a
retirement annuity plan, tuition scholarships for eligible employees and
their family members, and generous professional development support.

 

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 1and will continue
until the position is filled.

 

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for
three references to jobs at norwich.edu

 

Environment: Norwich University enrolls a civilian and military student
body of 3,300 FTEs in undergraduate, professional and graduate programs.
Most of the graduate programs are offered exclusively in an online
environment. The library is a beautifully designed, sixteen year old
facility with six floors. It contains more than 175,000 volumes and
receives nearly 33,000 periodical titles in print or electronic formats.
The library is part of a statewide library network and participates in
several consortia.

Northfield, a New England village with population of 5,800, was founded
in 1781 and is ten miles south of Montpelier, the Vermont state capital.
It is 150 miles north of Boston and 100 miles south of Montreal.

 

More Information on Norwich University:

 

Institutional Profile

http://www.norwich.edu/

 

Kreitzberg Library

http://www.norwich.edu/academics/library/

 

School of Graduate Studies

http://www.graduate.norwich.edu/

 

Official Vermont Tourism Site

http://www.1-800-vermont.com/