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Job Description

The Information Literacy and Educational Technology Specialist is a part time, 30 hour a week position.  Qualified candidates have experience with educational technology, libraries and digital learning to assist in all areas of the Duncan Center, Kent Denver’s learning commons. S/he is responsible for contributing to the day to day operation of the Duncan Center, including the information desk, the print and digital book collection, magazines, and research databases.  S/he also should enhance the Duncan Center’s culture of active learning by supporting individuals and classrooms in excellence in their academic work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duncan Center

• Maintain the Duncan Center as a learning commons that welcomes students and provides space for quiet study, collaboration, and instruction
• Provide one-on-one research help and general academic assistance to students in the Duncan Center
• Stay current on trends and research in school libraries and learning commons

Educational Technology

• Provide faculty and students with training and ongoing support for using the Learning Management System
• Collaborate with teachers on planning and implementing projects that integrate technology
• Provide assistance for individuals and groups on basic technology use
• Stay current on trends and research in education technology
• Provide training and support to Kent Denver families about students’ appropriate use of technology

Boettcher Foundation Library

• Teach students and faculty how to access, evaluate, use, share and create information
• Collaborate with teachers in planning research projects
• Develop and manage the library’s print and online collection
• Create and curate content for a new Duncan Center website
• Provide recommendations on database, book, and e-book purchasing
• Collect statistics on database usage and circulation
• Remain current in Young Adult and Adult literature in order to provide recommendations to students and teachers
• Help promote a culture of reading among students and staff

Additional Info & Requirements

• 30 hours per week will be determined along with the library team, but will take place between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am-4:30pm on Friday.  
• This position will allow for 4 weeks vacation in the summer, with 1 additional week at spring break and winter break.