Research and Instruction Librarian
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks applications for a tenure line Research and Instruction Librarian position at Penn State Abington. Reporting to the Head Librarian for Penn State Abington, this individual will provide public services that emphasize student success and support an inclusive and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will be joining a team of faculty and staff within the University Libraries that are committed to pursuing our strategic priorities, and advancing our library values of equity of access, diversity and inclusion, ethics and integrity, sustainability, empathy, and organizational excellence.

The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage applicants who want to contribute to a welcoming multicultural environment. More information on Penn State's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence can be found by visiting Information about the University Libraries' Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility efforts can be found by visiting Information about the University Libraries' employment opportunities, processes, and culture can be found at

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and Instruction

* Teach course-integrated instruction sessions in a variety of undergraduate courses

* Partner with campus faculty to help students develop core information literacy skills through instructional activities

* Collaborate with colleagues at Penn State Abington and across the University Libraries in planning, delivering, and evaluating information literacy instruction and reference services

Collections

* Coordinate collection development activities at Penn State Abington, including selection of monographs, serials, emerging technologies, and other equipment and materials that will support student success

* Analyze collections and circulation data and monitor trends in the campus curriculum to identify research materials and emerging technologies suitable for acquisition

* Select materials for acquisition and deselection in assigned subject areas; these subject areas will be assigned based on library needs and individual interests/areas of expertise

* Supervise deselection projects to remove outdated and irrelevant materials from the collection

Outreach

* Participate in campus events that seek to engage and support the diverse student body of Penn State Abington

* Work with colleagues across Penn State Abington and the University Libraries to identify and maintain partnerships that involve library spaces, services, and/or collections

Research and Service

* Serve on professional committees at the local, state, regional, national and/or international level

* As a faculty member, participate in shared governance within Penn State Abington, the University Libraries, and the University as a whole

* Participate in research and creative activities that advance the profession of librarianship, including presenting and publishing

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Qualifications:

Required

* Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or equivalent)

* Experience related to information literacy instruction, reference, and research support

* Experience with collection development

* Experience with creating a welcoming environment for people from diverse backgrounds

* Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching

* Commitment to engaging in professional development, including serving on committees and presenting and publishing research

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred

* Experience in an academic library

* Experience leading a deselection initiative

* Familiarity with library assessment practices, including evaluating collection use

Environment:

The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University's strategic goals of teaching, research, and service. The University Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North America, according to the Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 23 other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania including online programs. We serve approximately 6,400 faculty at University Park, 3,800 faculty at the Commonwealth Campuses, and approximately 90,000 students university wide. More than 120 faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive technological resources and research support services. Penn State is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the Association of American Universities, and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, Digital Preservation Network, AP Trust, SPARC, CNI, the ACRL Diversity Alliance and several other organizations.

Penn State Abington is located on a beautiful, historic, suburban campus in Abington Township, just five miles from the Philadelphia city line. Abington is the fifth largest campus in the world-renowned Penn State University system of 24 campuses, with an enrollment of approximately 2,900 students. Its diverse student body comes from every socioeconomic background, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. For the 2023/2024 academic year, 47% of incoming students at Penn State Abington were the first generation in their family to attend a higher education institution, and 56% are from a population that has historically been underrepresented in colleges and universities. The campus is deeply committed to being a community of scholars who value student success. Penn State Abington offers all four years of 25 baccalaureate degrees and a Master of Business Administration. In addition, students can enroll in most of the University's more than 275 undergraduate degrees for their first two years before seamlessly transitioning to another Penn State campus to complete their degree. Penn State Abington's primary market area is the surrounding counties of Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia, which accounts for 60% of its student enrollment. More details about the Penn State Abington campus can be found at

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a letter of interest that addresses each of the minimum qualifications for this position, as well as a resume or CV. A candidate's application materials are expected to provide clear evidence of their commitment to, and the impact of, the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout their librarianship, teaching, research, and/or service. Candidates must also provide three professional references, indicating their professional relationship to each reference. Furnished references must include a current/previous direct supervisor, a colleague, and one at the candidate's discretion. References will be contacted later in the search process.

Initial review of applications will begin on January 20th, 2025.The search committee will then conduct first-round interviews over the phone, second round interviews over Zoom, and final interviews on campus at Penn State Abington. All eligible travel costs will be covered by Penn State.

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