Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) Liaison / Student Success Librarian
Rochester Institute of Technology
Job posted to this site on January 30th at 4:43pm
Application Deadline: February 27th 2023
Full Time
Job Description
This professional librarian provides reference, research services, and instruction to students, staff, faculty and the community at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). As the liaison to the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) with its six dynamic departments/schools and top-rated programs, the librarian will build an ongoing understanding of the disciplines and relevant library resources to navigate and provide instruction in all fields of study related to computing, cybersecurity, software engineering and game design. In addition this position will have a secondary role to work with non-college student support departments such as the Academic Success Center. The librarian is responsible for working as a member of the Research & Instruction Services departmentandcollaborating with colleagues throughout the RIT Libraries and across campus to develop dynamic programs and instruction opportunities. The ideal candidate will be creative, curious and enthusiastic about teaching and collaboration with an interest in leading initiatives that support information, digital and visual literacy while developing programs that support student retention, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library.
Responsible for providing access to knowledge by developing and maintaining library information resources to support the RIT curriculum and student/faculty scholarship for College of Computing and Information Sciences. Responsible for instructing (and assisting) the RIT community in the use of the library collections and information discovery systems. Responsible for serving as primary contact for students enrolled in and faculty teaching at the College of Computing and Information Sciences. In addition, this position will have a secondary role working with non-college student support departments such as the Academic Success Center. Responsible for working as part of the Research & Instruction Services department and collaborating with colleagues within the department, as well as across campus. Responsible for leading ongoing initiatives that support information literacy, developing innovative and effective programs that support student retention and success in collaboration with subject librarians and supporting offices across RIT. Responsible for continually examining and pursuing ways to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library.
Location
RochesterCompensation
$65,000 yearly