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This job posting was just shared with me. Great opportunity in our area of
the state.

Becky Robinson

ISLMA Executive Secretary

Assistant Librarian for Research and Instruction

The Knox College Library invites applications from service-oriented and
innovative professional librarians for a full-time staff position promoting
undergraduate learning outcomes through active liaison relationships with
selected academic programs; service on reference and instruction teams; and
coordination of assessment initiatives with the library’s professional
staff.

Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will advance the
library’s instructional and information literacy initiatives by applying
and promoting innovative teaching methods and technologies; by coordinating
outreach, orientation, and general instruction programs; and by managing
instructional publications and documents in print and digital formats.

As a member of the reference, instruction & liaison teams, will provide
both reference and research assistance to the Knox campus (including
evening and weekend rotations) and advanced reference, instruction and
liaison services to faculty and students for assigned academic
departments.  As a member of the library’s professional staff, will also
participate in planning and assessing public service initiatives and
library collections.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the active
and innovative support of undergraduate and faculty research and a
familiarity with reference services and resources.

Required: an ALA accredited MLS; experience in or professional knowledge of
library instruction and information literacy; demonstrated instruction and
presentation skills; commitment to user services, and ability to work
effectively with groups; excellent oral and written communication skills;
ability to work independently and collaboratively with library colleagues,
faculty, and other academic support staff. Preferred: knowledge of library
assessment methods and tools, working knowledge of a European or East Asian
language.

Please send cover letter, resume, Knox College Application, and the names
of three professional references to the Human Resources Department at
hr at knox.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until positions are filled.

Knox College is a nationally ranked, private, residential liberal arts
college of 1,400 undergraduate students located in Galesburg, Illinois.
Founded in 1837 by social reformers strongly opposed to slavery, Knox was
one of the first colleges in the United States open to all, regardless of
race, gender, and financial means. With a campus population of remarkable
diversity that includes students from 48 states and 51 countries,
significant representation of first-generation college students, and
substantial cultural and racial-ethnic diversity, Knox is a vibrant and
creative community.



In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in
1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of
underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of
sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic
origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation or affectional
preference, age, marital status, disability or other irrelevant factors in
admission, financial aid, employment, athletics or any of its educational
policies and programs.



Jamie Ball
Knox College
Human Resources Generalist
368 S. Prairie St. | Campus Box K-200
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7474 <(309)%20341-7474>
www.knox.edu
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