Job Description
The Van Wylen Library at Hope College is seeking an visiting appointment for an enthusiastic, service and team-oriented Research and Instruction Librarian for the 2023-24 academic year (11 month non-tenure track faculty appointment July/Aug, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Research and instructional services at Van Wylen Library aim to teach and assist users in the successful retrieval of information for their curricular and research needs while at Hope, and to prepare them to be effective, life-long critical users of information in its many forms and contexts.
This person will work with a team of three other teaching librarians under the supervision of the Head of Research & Instruction. Responsibilities include: provide in-person and remote (email, video conferencing, etc.) research help to patrons, teach library/information literacy sessions (primarily in First Year Seminar and Expository Writing classes), collection development and liaison responsibilities including instruction for select academic departments, and help train student assistants at the Research Help Desk.
Additional Info & Requirements
Candidates will have either have obtained an MLS/MLIS degree or be on track to complete by July 1, 2023 and have completed coursework (or other experiences) related to academic library research/reference and instruction; self-reliance as well as the willingness to consult and collaborate with colleagues; strong public service commitment and excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff and library users in a team environment; technology skills including experience with online databases and other digital information tools; willingness to work on call one evening per week on-call and 3-4 Sunday evenings on call each semester.
Hope College affirms the dignity of all persons as made in the image of God. Hope College is committed to being a welcoming, vibrant and caring academic community where academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge are strengthened by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and grounded in the historic Christian faith, where the full humanity of all may flourish in an environment in which there is room for different perspectives that bring people together. We seek to identify and recruit persons of outstanding ability and character who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and scholarship, and who have a mature understanding of and commitment to the Christian faith.
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.