Librarian, Research and Instruction (Ref Level I)
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Role summary
Provides general and virtual information, research, and reference services. Plans, teaches, and assesses information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty and department head. Develops web- and print-based materials. Serves as liaison to academic departments. Locates and creates digital content to support academic instruction. Explores, evaluates, and encourages deployment of emergent technologies into library programs and services. Job titles may include Reference Librarian, Liaison Librarian, First Year Experience Librarian, Student Success Librarian, Instructional Design Librarian, Government Documents Librarian. Generally has 0‐1 years of experience in the field. Degree requirement: ALA Accredited Masters.
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