Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Boston Architectural College (Boston)
The Boston Architectural College Library (BAC) seeks an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and creative instruction and outreach librarian who is well-versed in the evolution of instruction and information literacy practices. This full-time position oversees, coordinates, plans, and provides instruction and outreach to the BAC community. To accomplish this, a successful candidate will establish fruitful working relationships with faculty, education department directors, and students; they will be familiar with information literacy core competencies and emerging best-practices regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into course curriculum. As part of library outreach, this position will curate exhibits and social media posts, and find opportunities to expand library programming.
This position reports to the Library Director.
We seek candidates who are collaborative, motivated, familiar with best practices, and eager to innovate.
Responsibilities
Works with faculty and education department
directors to integrate information competencies into the
curriculum
Works with faculty and
education department directors to integrate appropriate
artificial intelligence (AI) into student learning and
instruct in the ethical use of AI in coursework and
research.
Coordinates and schedules
library instruction and information literacy activities
Serves as the contact person for general
inquiries for library instruction
Advocates for and promotes information literacy, including
AI literacy, to the BAC community
Assesses, evaluates and maintains statistics regarding the
instruction and information literacy program
Investigates and utilizes, where relevant, new
pedagogical approaches to instruction and information
literacy
Creates teaching materials such
as research guides (LibGuides) and online tutorials
Expands knowledge of curriculum by attending
faculty, staff, and institution presentations
Explores and recommends new curriculum and general
collection resources to Library staff, in particular the
Collection Development manager
Provides
reference service at the Library’s Reference Desk
Oversees the Library’s social media and
on-site displays
Manages class reserves.
Contacts faculty, retrieves materials, prepares on-line
reserve lists, and updates these throughout the
semester
Manages and promotes the use of
library materials by distance students
Performs additional tasks as determined by the Library
Director
Qualifications
Standard BAC Expectations
The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Team and interpersonal skills: Building and maintaining positive relationships with other team members including faculty, support staff, and senior staff.
Service orientation: A service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, students, faculty, and other employees are treated in such a way that they feel well served by a professional representative of the BAC.
Confidentiality and discretion: The ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of student, faculty, employee, and college records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged or confidential information.
Qualifications Required
MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited
library school
Experience with teaching
in a classroom or hybrid environment
Demonstrated ability to create online tutorials and research
guides
Excellent communication
skills
Demonstrated skills in research
and analysis
Experience with automated
library systems and discovery platforms
Organizational skills and the ability to work both in a team
setting and independently
Interpersonal,
written, and verbal skills.
Preferred
Educational background in the arts.
2+ years professional experience in an
academic or research library.
Additional Requirements
May be called upon to work a single evening
shift a week, if needed.
Must be able to
speak clearly and understand spoken communication.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$52,000.00 - $54,000.00 / year
Closing Date
How to Apply
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Posted
2026-05-08