Hourly - Library Assistant for Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences (AFLS)
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Research and Instruction for Agriculture, Food and Life Science
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Summary of Job Duties:
The role of the Hourly Library Assistant for Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences (AFLS) is an engaging job that gives you the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the educational experiences of students at the University of Arkansas while furthering your professional goals! The person in this role will fulfill a variety of job duties that allow them to develop a diverse portfolio of skills and utilize creativity within their daily duties.The person in this position will work closely with the Agriculture Librarian to support instruction, research services, and the promotion of the University Libraries relevant to the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences. This role contributes to the development of an intentional, growing library instruction program, promotes digital literacy and educational technologies, and raises awareness of library resources and services available to library patrons.
The Library Assistant for Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences (AFLS) may assist in the development and assessment of instruction or workshop sessions that help students understand and apply information literacy concepts, including how to access and evaluate key resources, tools, and services. This is a collaborative role that involves working with library colleagues to provide excellent patron services, support events, and engage in project development aligned with personal interests. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic to learn about instructional design and curriculum development, competency-based education, visual thinking strategies, and information literacy. Most importantly, they will be committed to creating meaningful connections with students and faculty in the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences.
Reliable, in-person attendance and the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, positive relationships as part of a team.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications:
Education in an agriculture, food, life sciences, or related field
Experience with instructional design, curriculum planning, or program development
Experience with or willingness to learn marketing, outreach, and promotion strategies for academic library services
Experience with or willingness to learn immersive technology tools (such as augmented reality (AR)/ virtual reality (VR) or data visualization) to support experiential learning
Currently enrolled in the Graduate school
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
The ability to adapt to a flexible working schedule
The ability to work independently and with team members
Additional Information:
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
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The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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