Online Learning Librarian

Posting Details

Job Title Online Learning Librarian

Department LIBRARY PUBLIC SERVICES

Position Number FP600A

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Libraries’ Education and Assessment, the Online Learning Librarian will lead the strategic direction for the Libraries’ online learning presence and integration into ODU Global. The Online Learning Librarian is responsible for the development and assessment of the Libraries’ tutorials, videos, and guides that are aligned with the university’s information literacy and research-related learning outcomes and courses. The Online Learning Librarian will collaborate with other librarians to identify or develop appropriate online learning tools for subject areas as needed. The Online Learning Librarian will conduct library instruction, and online workshops and programming designed to engage undergraduate students and will provide 1:1 research support to undergraduate students. The Online Learning Librarian will represent the ODU Libraries on university committees related to online learning.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications – knowledge, skills, and abilities

Basic skills in designing tutorials and videos using software such as Camtasia, Articulate 360, or Captivate.

Basic skills in developing online guides using Springshare products such as LibGuides.

Considerable ability to collaborate with colleagues to design and implement effective online teaching tools.

Considerable ability to provide basic research and reference support to undergraduate students.

Basic ability to teach online and in-person library instruction classes to undergraduate students.

Basic understanding of instructional design principles for creating effective online learning objects.

Basic knowledge of best practices for developing Web content

Basic knowledge of web usability and accessibility standards and practices.

Basic experience in developing online videos and tutorials, and/or other learning tools.

Basic experience with one or more higher education course management systems.

Basic experience with teaching research and information literacy skills and concepts to students in the face-to-face or online classroom.

Some project management experience.

Minimum Qualifications – Education or training

American Library Association accredited Master’s Degree in library and information science or accredited graduate degree in a related field

Minimum Qualifications – Special licenses, registration or certification

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 08/30/2024

Application Review Date 09/13/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Please include names and contact information for three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors.

Telework Friendly Yes

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Department Home Page

https://www.odu.edu/library

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Resume

Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

Curriculum Vitae