Instruction and Outreach Librarian

The Boston Architectural College Library (BAC) seeks an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and creative instruction and outreach librarian who is well-versed in the evolution of instruction and information literacy practices. This full-time position oversees, coordinates, plans, and provides instruction and outreach to the BAC community. To accomplish this, a successful candidate will establish fruitful working relationships with faculty, education department directors, and students; they will be familiar with information literacy core competencies and emerging best-practices regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into course curriculum. As part of library outreach, this position will curate exhibits and social media posts, and find opportunities to expand library programming.

This position reports to the Library Director.

We seek candidates who are collaborative, motivated, familiar with best practices, and eager to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Works with faculty and education department directors to integrate information competencies into the curriculum
• Works with faculty and education department directors to integrate appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) into student learning and instruct in the ethical use of AI in coursework and research.
• Coordinates and schedules library instruction and information literacy activities
• Serves as the contact person for general inquiries for library instruction
• Advocates for and promotes information literacy, including AI literacy, to the BAC community
• Assesses, evaluates and maintains statistics regarding the instruction and information literacy program
• Investigates and utilizes, where relevant, new pedagogical approaches to instruction and information literacy
• Creates teaching materials such as research guides (LibGuides) and online tutorials
• Expands knowledge of curriculum by attending faculty, staff, and institution presentations
• Explores and recommends new curriculum and general collection resources to Library staff, in particular the Collection Development manager
• Provides reference service at the Library’s Reference Desk
• Oversees the Library’s social media and on-site displays
• Manages class reserves. Contacts faculty, retrieves materials, prepares on-line reserve lists, and updates these throughout the semester
• Manages and promotes the use of library materials by distance students
• Performs additional tasks as determined by the Library Director

Qualifications
Standard BAC Expectations

The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Team and interpersonal skills: Building and maintaining positive relationships with other team members including faculty, support staff, and senior staff.

Service orientation: A service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, students, faculty, and other employees are treated in such a way that they feel well served by a professional representative of the BAC.

Confidentiality and discretion: The ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of student, faculty, employee, and college records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged or confidential information.

Qualifications Required

    MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited library school
    Experience with teaching in a classroom or hybrid environment
    Demonstrated ability to create online tutorials and research guides
    Excellent communication skills
    Demonstrated skills in research and analysis
    Experience with automated library systems and discovery platforms
    Organizational skills and the ability to work both in a team setting and independently
    Interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.

 
Preferred

    Educational background in the arts.
    2+ years professional experience in an academic or research library.

 
Additional Requirements

    May be called upon to work a single evening shift a week, if needed.
    Must be able to speak clearly and understand spoken communication.