Education Librarian

JOB SUMMARY

The Education Librarian is a full-time, year-round (12-month), tenure-track faculty position in the Education Library, serving the College of Education (COE) and related disciplines at the University of Florida. Working with the Director of the Education Library, this position contributes to the development, coordination, and provision of library programs and services, including a wide range of public, technical, and collection management functions. The Education Librarian will provide reference services both in-person and via phone, email, videoconference, and online chat. The Education Librarian will deliver research instruction and develop instructional resources primarily targeted to students and faculty in the COE. The Education Librarian will serve as liaison to assigned departments and programs within the COE, and communicate with faculty, develop collections, and offer innovative services to support their needs.

The Smathers Libraries are committed to fostering a thoughtful and engaging culture that encourages innovation and creativity. We support this commitment by offering fulfilling work experiences that promote collaboration, professional growth, and shared learning. To achieve excellence in service and scholarship, the Libraries seek candidates who demonstrate curiosity, dedication, and a collaborative spirit in working with the campus community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Director of the Education Library to define goals; establish objectives and priorities; and develop, implement and evaluate plans, policies, and procedures that support the Library’s collections, services and programs.

• Manages the Education Library in the absence of the Education Library Director.

• Provides reference and instructional services.

• Develops instructional materials, in various formats, to enhance effective understanding and use of collections and services.

• Serves as liaison to the COE School of Human Development & Organizational Studies in Education (HDOSE) and the COE School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies (SESPECS). https://education.ufl.edu/about/schools/

• Provides management for collections supporting assigned departments and programs. Manages budgets, selects materials in appropriate formats, collaborates with other subject specialists in related disciplines, and provides analysis and reports as required.

• Serves as liaison to the Marston Science Library Makerspace in order to facilitate cooperative programming and training, and awareness of campus resources.

• Serves as a departmental resource for evidence synthesis methods (systematic review, scoping review, meta-analysis, etc.)

• Advises on the ethical use of AI in research, teaching, and publishing within education and related fields.

• In accordance with tenure and promotion criteria, contributes to the Library, University, and the profession through substantive involvement in such activities as committee work, research, publishing, and participation in professional and scholarly organizations.

• Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited (or foreign equivalent) program, or other relevant advanced degree in subject specialty.

• Familiarity with the scholarly literature of education or school psychology/counseling.

• Experience in teaching, training, or other forms of instruction.

• Flexible and innovative approach to challenges and opportunities.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators, and the general public.

• Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a complex, rapidly changing academic environment.

• Strong potential to meet the requirements for tenure and promotion outlined in the Libraries’ Faculty by-laws.

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest in, and qualifications for this position.

• Your current resume or CV.

• A list of three references including their contact information (telephone number and email address).

• A written statement regarding your teaching/instruction philosophy in a library setting. We ask candidates to limit their reply to 250 words.