Title: Instruction and Outreach Librarian

State Role Title: Library Specialist III

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute (VMI) seeks a passionate, creative, and user-focused professional to join Preston Library as an Instruction and Outreach librarian. The successful candidate will: oversee all aspects of research and instruction services including policies and procedures; advocate for innovative library instruction; and assess programs to help the library understand and respond to cadet and faculty research and information needs. The librarian will work closely with faculty, instructors, and administrators to cultivate and promote Preston Library through outreach programming. This position will also be an advocate for the continuous improvement of the user’s experience (UX) of the library’s virtual services.
This position is a full-time, uniformed (non-active duty), non-tenure-track, Administrative/Professional Faculty Librarian position that reports to the Library Director. This librarian will participate night and weekend duty as required.

Responsibilities:
• Design and deliver user-focused instruction sessions.
• Maintain online research tools and create research aids that facilitate library usage (e.g., research guides).
• Coordinate outreach with partners on Post to promote library services; create and maintain a visible presence on Post, representing Library initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in reference/research services, library instruction, and incorporate these trends into the work of the library.
• Plan-, organize- and market- library events and programs.
• Coordinate the marketing of library services through a variety of channels, including social media, print, and email.
• Advocate for the continuous improvement in UX design of library resources and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association-accredited graduate program or related graduate degree.
• Academic library experience related to public services including research, teaching, UX, or outreach.
• Demonstrated commitment to user-centered services for students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with colleagues and peers.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with library instruction and assessment
• Evidence of experience in the delivery of instruction, research services, and programming to faculty and students
• Experience with Springshare platform and its services.
• UX sensitivity and advocacy
• Outreach experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience. As a state institution, VMI offers an attractive benefits package, including health and retirement options. details are available online in the Administrative/Professional Faculty Handbook.

In addition to the online application please include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
Review of online applications will begin immediately, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported four-year undergraduate military college offering leading academic programs in the liberal arts, engineering, and the sciences. It is located in the southern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington, Virginia (pop. 7,000), is also home to Washington & Lee University and offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere in a pleasant, rural setting.

Contact Information

Name: Pongracz Sennyey

Phone: 540-464-7322

Email: hroffice@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.