About the Department

The Emerging Technologies Librarian is responsible for providing research services, information literacy instruction, and outreach to support and advocate for the research needs of Lamar University / Lamar Institute of Technology constituents. Additionally, the librarian will emerge in meaningful scholarship and service within and beyond the university. 

Position Duties

• • Participates in the planning and delivery of team-based research services 
  • Provides research services in person and virtually (e.g., email, phone, chat)
  • Conducts research consultations in person and virtually (e.g., Teams) 
  • Creates and maintains library guides in SpringShare LibGuides
  • Contributes to assessment & reporting initiatives (e.g., RefStats, Departmental Annual Reports) 
    

• • Participates in the planning and delivery of team-based instruction services
  • Conducts one-shot instructional sessions and library orientations for for-credit courses and to support specific partners (e.g., Office of Undergraduate Research, McNair Scholars, Honors College) in person and virtually (e.g., Teams, Blackboard)
  • Develops effective instructional materials (e.g., lesson plans, online tutorials, videos)
  • Collaborates with faculty to integrate information literacy and emerging technologies across the curriculum 
  • Teaches sections of library’s credit bearing courses, including LIBR 1101 and LIBR 1301, as needed
    

• • Participates in and promotes workshops, events, and other programming relevant to Lamar University individually and collaboratively, particularly regarding emerging technologies and scholarly communication 
  • Consistently participates in collaborative partnerships and relationships in the library, university, and surrounding community to promote library services, and serve as a liaison to academic departments or programs, particularly regarding emerging technologies and scholarly communication
    

• • Engage in scholarship and research appropriate for a tenured/tenure-track faculty librarian, including but not limited to scholarly publications, conference presentations, and professional service to the academic community, all in line with updated tenure and promotion guidelines.
  • Maintain awareness of the latest trends in librarianship and information science through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant professional organizations.
    

• • Serve on university and library committees as appointed by the Dean or other officials.
  • Lead or participate in outreach efforts to promote and enhance library resources and services within the academic community to faculty and students.
  • Engage in professional service, contributing to the library and academic profession. 
    

Minimum Qualifications

• • Master’s degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
  • Library instruction, reference experience, or other instruction experience in a variety of formats in an academic library
  • Working knowledge of areas relevant to librarianship, including but not limited to research strategies & skills and library resources 
  • Familiarity and skill in the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams 
  • Experience collaborating with faculty, university students, staff, and/or community members to achieve goals 
  •  Passions for supporting student and faculty success with demonstrated experience
    

• • Experience with SpringShare products, including LibGuides, LibChat, and LibWizard, or similar software solutions 
  • Experience with online learning management systems, such as Blackboard, Moodle, or Canvas 
  • Knowledge and Experience with innovative, emerging technologies, including but not limited to AI and associated information literacies (e.g., AI literacy, digital literacy) 
  • Knowledge and Experience with scholarly communication, including but not limited to copyright (e.g., fair use, open access) and navigating the academic publication process (e.g., peer review, evaluating journals, institutional repositories).
  • Additional Graduate Degree in a second academic discipline 
    

Other Qualifications

• • Ability to answer questions and provide research support in a variety of environments
  • Ability to provide instruction and create effective instructional materials in a variety of environments and formats
  • Ability to establish and maintain productive collaborative relationships with staff, faculty, and staff 
  • Record of achievement in maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills
  • Ability to respond effectively to changing strategic vision and workflow management
  • Ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with a variety of colleagues 
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity and skill with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
  • Experience with SpringShare products, including LibGuides, LibChat, LibWizard, and LibCal, or similar software solutions
  • Ability to create and publish scholarly works 
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of information resources in all formats, with an emphasis on digital resources, emerging technologies, and associated information literacies (e.g., AI literacy, digital literacy) 
  • Knowledge and experience with scholarly communication, including copyright (e.g., fair use, open access) and navigating the academic publication process (e.g., peer review, evaluating journals, institutional repositories). 
    

• • Indoor office conditions 
  • Extensive computers use 
  • Occasional weekend or evening work may be required