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University of Houston-Clear Lake is hiring an Emerging Technologies Librarians. Please apply if interested. Posting will be open until filled.
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Emerging Technologies Librarian
Description
The Emerging Technologies Librarian is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and training users on technology and equipment; developing training materials; coordinating outreach activities; providing group/individual consultations; and working in collaboration with technologists and content experts to develop and host tutorials, workshops, and instruction sessions. Serves as the library resource for planning, development, troubleshooting, and coordination of digital tools, software and other library technology. Staffs, trains, and supervises student workers for area's hours of operation. Serves a member of the instruction and research team to disseminate instruction and research consultation service.
Duties:
- Sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots technology used in the library including Active Learning Classroom, XR Lab, and other technology spaces.
- Conducts individual, group, and/or classroom training sessions on technologies, digital applications, and tools.
- Collaborates with Subject Librarians to deliver innovation-focused instruction sessions aligning with the curriculum. Joins the Faculty Liaison team and engages in Collection Development activities.
- Develops and maintains training modules and support materials such as creating LibGuides and user guides for library technologies and developing web content in areas of responsibilities.
- Stays informed of trends and best practices in innovative library technologies and recommends innovative technologies for adoption.
- Builds strong working relationships and develops collaborative partnerships with innovators, content creators, and experts within the library, across campus, and the community and performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's degree in Library or Information Science.
- Emerging technologies or related experience.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in research libraries and higher education.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and services with and for faculty, students, and other university departments.
- Knowledge to develop and maintain training modules, support materials and web content in areas of responsibilities.
- Ability to master new technologies quickly and thoroughly and to design and deliver face-to-face and online instruction, including technical training, workshops, and classroom sessions.
- Ability to design, maintain, troubleshoot, and train others in nontraditional and emerging technologies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and work both independently and collaboratively in a complex and diverse environment.
- Commitment to continuous personal and professional improvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Desired:
Academic Library experience.
Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Notes to Applicant:
Full-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume and a cover letter. Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Schedule: Full-time
Organization: C0056 Library
Job Posting: Oct 18, 2022, 11:33:40 AM
The policy of University of Houston-Clear Lake is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran's status, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy), except where such a distinction is required by law. Additionally, UHCL prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment and educational programs on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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Dr. Yumi Shin
Assistant Director Of Research And Instruction
University Of Houston Clear Lake
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