This position will develop and deliver library services to the students and faculty in the Darden College of Education. The Education Librarian will also gather information about library needs, assist with collection development, alert the faculty to library services and policies, provide communication between faculty and the Libraries, provide instruction and research assistance for students and faculty and in general serve as the liaison person for the Darden College of Education departments, programs and research centers. This position will also be responsible for participating in library planning and development and contributing to the library profession.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Experience in teaching, training and/or presentation
• Experience in identifying and meeting research needs of library users
• Academic background or work experience in the field of education
• Analytical skills including independent problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing service-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and project and time management skills
• Ability to cultivate relationships with faculty in assigned disciplines
• Knowledge of the information and research needs of assigned disciplines and an understanding of current trends and issues in scholarly publishing
• Ability to develop access to appropriate information resources, including building local collections, for the Darden College of Education
• Initiative

Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
ALA -accredited MLS or MLIS degree or international equivalent

Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
N/A

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience or coursework in education
• Experience developing and managing education-related collections in all formats
• Experience with issues and technical challenges related to the life cycle of research and data
• Successful track record of collaboration around scholarly issues
• Experience in an academic or research library

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
08/07/2017

Application Review Date
08/31/2017

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Screening of applicants will begin on August 30, 2017, and continue until position is filled. A complete application will contain a cover letter addressing position requirements, unofficial transcripts, resume and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references. Submit applications by clicking on https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/

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, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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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