Digital Library Assistant Jobs in Manchester, CT

JOB SUMMARY: The Library & Academic Resource Specialist (Digital Learning & AI Literacy) provides reference and information literacy instruction services to students, faculty, and staff of the University and plays a central role in advancing undergraduate and graduate student success through instruction, outreach, and academic support focused on digital literacy and technology use, including navigating the effective and ethical use of digital and AI tools in research and academic work.

HOURS: Sunday 11:30AM-8:00PM, Monday-Thursday 5:00PM- 8:00PM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide traditional and electronic reference desk service, including the use of print and electronic resources, to students, faculty, and staff of the University.
• Design digital literacy and library instruction classes or courses for students, faculty, and staff.
• Conduct in-person and virtual class visits, workshops, and instructional sessions focused on research skills, information literacy, digital literacy, academic integrity, and responsible use of AI and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with faculty to carry out and assess the University's information literacy program and integrate library resources and services with instruction.
• Design and prepare documentation to assist library users in identifying,
  locating, evaluating, and using all types and formats of information resources.
• Develop instructional materials, such as web-based bibliographic guides, pathfinders, and tutorials.
• Participate in projects designed to increase campus-wide awareness and use of library resources and services.
• Plan and implement Sunday programming designed to increase student engagement with library services.
• Serve as a campus resource on emerging artificial intelligence tools for research and academic libraries by developing programming, consultations, and guidance for students and faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and campus AI leaders to align library guidance on emerging artificial intelligence tools with institutional initiatives, academic integrity standards, and evolving teaching practices.
• Maintain currency in reference and instruction by reading professional literature, participating in professional organizations, and attending meetings relevant to academic librarianship.
• Assist in routine library duties, including circulation and collection maintenance.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Attend and participate in required meetings.
• Conduct special research projects as needed.
• Complete any other assignments as directed by the University.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program preferred. Bachelor's Degree required.
• Demonstrated experience providing reference, instruction, and/or learning assistance in higher education and/or an academic library is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support students with digital tools, research processes, electronic information services, and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted learning.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with high quality and minimal errors.
• Demonstrated service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.