Online Learning Librarian
- New Mexico State University
- 390300-LIBRARY REFERENCE AND RESEARCH SVCS
- 12-Month Faculty Full-Time
Position Title: Online Learning Librarian
Employee Classification: Lib Subject Specialist 12m
College/Division: Library
Department: 390300-LIBRARY REFERENCE AND RESEARCH SVCS
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $73,300
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: We support and enhance the teaching, learning, research, and outreach endeavors of NMSU.
Position includes allowance for moving expenses. For more information about working at NMSU please visit https://talent.nmsu.edu/.
Classification Summary: The position reports to the department head of NMSU Library Reference and Research Services department. Additionally, the librarian will collaborate closely with the Director of Instructional Design (DID) of the NMSU Global Campus program, supporting instructional designers, instructors, distance education students, and those enrolled in NMSU Global Campus programs.
Classification Standard Duties:
• Provide general and in-depth reference services (consultations, reference desk shifts, and virtual reference) to all online learners and specialized research consultations to faculty, graduates students, and undergraduate students in key discipline areas.
• Participate in the RRS department’s instruction program, including: Develop and teach library online instruction sessions; serve as instructor of record for one-credit and three-credit courses from time to time.
• Develop online research guides and tutorials that are geared towards distance education students.
• Support online course builders to understand the electronic resources available to instructors and students.
• Act as a liaison or library support contact to online instructional developers and respond to requests from NMSU Global Campus as appropriate.
• Identify key discipline areas and develop a robust selection of updated materials to support instructional design staff and distance education students.
• Advise the library’s collection team about the acquisition of new online collections that would benefit distance education students.
• Provide leadership and vision for NMSU Library’s outreach to distance education students and online teaching faculty.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency: MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school by the start date of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Innovative and forward-thinking team player who will create new opportunities to enhance reference services within the NMSU Global campus and for distance education students. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively, and adapt to change in a busy, complex, and changing environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking, patron confidentiality, attention to detail, and open-mindedness.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide general and in-depth reference services (consultations, reference desk shifts, and virtual reference) to all online learners and specialized research consultations to faculty, graduates students, and undergraduate students in key discipline areas.
• Participate in the RRS department’s instruction program, including: Develop and teach library online instruction sessions; serve as instructor of record for one-credit and three-credit courses from time to time.
• Develop online research guides and tutorials that are geared towards distance education students.
• Support online course builders to understand the electronic resources available to instructors and students.
• Act as a liaison or library support contact to online instructional developers and respond to requests from NMSU Global Campus as appropriate.
• Identify key discipline areas and develop a robust selection of updated materials to support instructional design staff and distance education students.
• Advise the library’s collection team about the acquisition of new online collections that would benefit distance education students.
• Provide leadership and vision for NMSU Library’s outreach to distance education students and online teaching faculty.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in an online learning environment.
• Knowledge of current trends in the area of online library services.
• Experience explaining various library resources to diverse populations.
• Experience providing library instruction.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Department Contact: Leticia Phetteplace, 575-646-1808, leti@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May include evenings and weekends.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary: We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Main Campus: Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
