Posting Summary:
The Research and Instruction Librarian will deliver top, front-facing patron services to strengthen existing offerings and meet the needs of the Teachers College community in support of teaching, learning and research.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Gottesman Libraries aspire to excellence in advancing and sharing transformative knowledge to develop informed and engaged thinkers and leaders in the educational, psychological, and health professions. We envision the library, beyond walls, as heart and soul for the exchange of thoughts and ideas that inform a smarter, healthier, and more equitable world enlightened by history, leadership, and innovation.

They will play a key role in building an instructional collection of resources in multiple formats, reflective of the College’s academic programs and new departmental organization, to encourage greater usage of the library’s collections; research literacy; and communication central to needs in library instruction. Primary responsibilities include designing and conducting instructional sessions and providing high quality reference and research assistance. The Research and Instruction Librarian will also monitor trends in emerging technologies and work with staff to implement those that support library services and instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Library/Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction with a demonstrated ability to teach
Knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies
Knowledge of a wide range of information resources and tools to support research assistance to patrons
Strong commitment to public service and teamwork with the ability to work successfully with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with multimodal platforms for content creation
Experience with instruction and reference services in an academic library setting
Experience using Social Media for marketing and promotion of library services
1-2 years library instruction experience

Submit specified application materials to hr@tc.columbia.edu.