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traditional in-library encounters and creative outreach methods (such as residence hall visits, social networking forums, and in-library/online exhibit development), this librarian will promote the resources and the services of the library, working towards developing research proficiencies in the undergraduate student population

initiate and coordinate services focused on engaging and supporting lower-division undergraduates and other students new to campus

Instructional Services department is housed within the Moffitt Library and supports undergraduate education by providing course-integrated and course-related instruction, drop-in sessions, courseware-based instruction, online tutorials and guides, and individual consultations. The instruction is learner-centered and encourages all students to be self-sufficient, lifelong, and technology-proficient learners, who understand how to retrieve, critically evaluate, manage, and use information

promote, publicize and implement programs, services, and events for incoming first-year students and transfer students and will engage those populations to become more active and engaged users of the library. This person will also coordinate visits and orientations to the Moffitt Library from off-campus and community groups. The incumbent will develop and coordinate library marketing and outreach materials such as displays, exhibits and blog postings, as well as use social networking conduits, liaison relationships, and cultivated relationships with student groups to promote library services to the target community.

the incumbent will design, develop, promote, and assess the effectiveness of curricular materials, tutorials and other digital learning objects for an array of disciplines. This position will also contribute to training and support of other Library colleagues who are developing online instruction. The incumbent will collaborate with the E-Learning Librarian to encourage the incorporation of Library-developed instructional tools into the campus learning management system.

The Undergraduate Instruction and Outreach Librarian will be expected to provide leadership and vision as the Library investigates and experiments with emerging technologies that could strengthen online instruction efforts. This person will individually and with others explore, develop, test, and promote new independent learning tools.

Experience or significant coursework in providing reference service, including a broad knowledge of both print and online information sources preferably related to humanities and social sciences in an academic library.

provides vision for the development of services and advocacy for the integration of new media technologies and delivery methods into courses.

provide vision for the creation of new learning spaces and services in support of student learning

Promote the use of new digital media among teaching faculty; collaborate with faculty on the integration of media resources and services into courses

Collaborate with other SMART Learning Commons partners to support, extend and enhance services

Plan, create, and evaluate media-enhanced information literacy materials

Undergraduate Student Programs Librarian is appointed one of two liaisons to the University College

identifies and meets the needs of students learning advanced research skills and is responsible for integrating those skills into Tiers 2 and 3 of the University College Core Curriculum

partners with library liaisons in RIS and academic departments to integrate advanced research skills into the undergraduate curriculum across disciplines

appointed liaison to the Honors College and develops instructional programs in support of the curriculum as well as the Summer Undergraduate Honors Research Program and the Summer Freshman Research Institute

an active member of the library’s education and outreach programs

The Undergraduate Student Programs Librarian also participates in the provision of reference services, including some evenings and weekends

Experience working with undergraduate students in an academic research library setting. 

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and a preference for group work.  Evidence of project management skills and the ability to plan and implement programs.  Excellent presentation and public speaking skills..  Academic reference and instruction experience in a research library. Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities under pressure. Strong service orientation. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

VCU completed a new strategic plan to guide the University’s development though 2020 (http://www.vcu.edu/vcu2020/). The plan embraces an acceleration in the growth of VCU’s library system and includes a new Master Site Plan that envisions additions to both library facilities operated by the VCU Libraries.

annual budget exceeding $14 million

member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, SPARC, CNI, BioMed Central, and the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), a statewide networking consortium for shared access to electronic and print resources.

he VCU Libraries uses ALEPH 500, SFX, MetaLib, CONTENTdm, and DSpace as the foundation of its system architecture to enhance access to its collections and services.

University College opened its doors in the fall of 2006 and is a central home for university-wide programs and resources that help to advance students’ undergraduate experience.  Through academic advising, tutoring, writing assistance, group study sessions, orientation programs and courses introducing students to the demands of a university education, the UC provides opportunities for VCU students to achieve greater levels of academic success. 

Composed of 1,300 of VCU’s most creative, talented and committed students representing virtually every major on campus, the Honors College is an intellectually diverse community that provides a solid foundation for an advanced level of academic success and sets the stage for lifelong learning.

coordinate and evaluate the services and activities of the multimedia labs and technology enhanced classrooms (ILC, MRC, and TEC). 

Research Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service Innovation works closely with Collection Development librarians and other staff to identify and deploy plugs-ins, software, and new technologies (such as streaming audio and video) to enhance the delivery of information to users. The incumbent also advises and collaborates with Collection Development and Reference staff to effectively utilize Web 2.0 technologies and social networking software to market library resources and to facilitate scholarly sharing.

Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment