Job Description
UO Libraries seeks an innovative problem-solver and digital designer to join our collaborative network of instructors, librarians, researchers, and journalists on campus. If this is you, keep reading!
As the Journalism, Communications, & Digital Literacy Librarian, you will serve as the liaison to the School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC), delivering services that support all aspects of the school’s research and instructional programs, including Portland campus programs, research centers, and online programs. In this role, you will provide course-integrated library instruction, and design learning tools and experiences to support assignments and activities in information and digital literacy. You will also provide specialized research support to faculty, researchers, students, and staff on SOJC-related projects, as well as select, assess, and maintain digital and physical collections relevant to SOJC’s teaching and research areas.
The Journalism, Communications, & Digital Literacy Librarian also provides digital literacy support, instruction, and services for the UO Libraries. In this position, you will work closely with UO Libraries units including Digital Scholarship Services and Data Services to develop and implement teaching and research initiatives related to consuming, creating, and communicating with digital information. You will collaborate with UO faculty and staff to develop and deliver media assignments and components in new and existing courses and provides instructional materials and sessions related to digital literacy concepts including media use and reuse and communicating through digital design.
This position reports to the Director of Research & Instructional Services (RIS) and, as a member of the RIS department, you will be responsible for research consultations, instructional services, and providing front-line research support in-person and virtually. Collaboration is important to us, and you will have opportunities to work with library employees on developing new methods of delivering reference, research, and instruction services.
This position is based at the Eugene campus in the Knight Library. Travel to the UO Portland campus is estimated to be 10 percent of total work time.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The Community
About the University of Oregon Libraries:
The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus and branches at UO Portland and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offer many flexible, service- and technology-rich environments for our users’ research and learning needs. The UO Libraries is committed to supporting and enhancing the diversity of the university community, to providing a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought and expression is valued and respected, and to disrupting systemic inequalities. With a focus on equity in service, we strive to create a powerful learning community, a welcoming space where faculty, students, and patrons of all ages and cultural and ethnic backgrounds can access the information necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our mission is to actively support the student learning experience, enable the creation and stewardship of knowledge, and contribute to advancements in teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. We value intellectual freedom, user-centered service, evidence-based approaches, transparency, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and integrity.
The University of Oregon Libraries is the only Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member in Oregon. The library is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Council on Library and Information Resources, Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.
About Research, Instruction, and Access Services:
Research, Instruction, and Access Services (RIAS) is responsible for an array of services and programs to meet the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University of Oregon community. RIAS encompasses six major areas: Research and Instructional Services, Data Services, Undergraduate Engagement, E-learning and OER, Access Services, and five of the Branch Libraries (Design Library, the Portland Library and Learning Commons, Price Science Commons & Research Library (PSC), the Mathematics Library, and the Loyd and Dorothy Rippey Library at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology). The mission of Research, Instruction, and Access Services is to enhance student success and support and extend faculty research and teaching by facilitating access to information resources, building collections, implementing innovative engagement activities, providing information and data literacy programming online and face-to-face, in addition to promoting affordable course materials by offering initiatives and programs to support the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER).
About the School of Journalism and Communications:
The University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication is one of the oldest and most innovative journalism programs in the nation. Program specialties include news and storytelling for underrepresented populations; public affairs and accountability journalism; science/environmental communication; sports communication; audio storytelling; and virtual reality communication.
For full description and to apply, please visit Current Opportunities | UO HR Website (uoregon.edu)
HR Info
Please visit UO Job board to apply.
To ensure consideration for the position, please include with your online application:
1) A cover letter stating your interest and qualifications for the position, and
2) Current resume, which includes dates of employment.