Jay Information Literacy Visiting Librarian, Digital Learning Focus

Indiana University, United States

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Title Jay Information Literacy Visiting Librarian, Digital Learning Focus
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Libraries
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Indiana University Libraries seeks a creative and enthusiastic individual with a teaching and learning mindset to promote and expand the IU Libraries efforts to integrate information literacy (IL) more fully into the curriculum.
This position is named for Hilda and Ellen Jay, two donors whose support has made possible instructional development grants for library and teaching faculty who wish to integrate information literacy into courses and curricula. The individual in this position will focus on broadening the impact of the Jay Information Literacy Program by coordinating the design, development, implementation, and assessment of online and hybrid instructional initiatives. This is a two-year visiting position in the Teaching and Learning department, reporting to the department head.
Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian and colleagues in the Teaching and Learning Department to develop and implement the integration of pedagogically sound and accessible IL-based modules and tutorials into high-enrollment introductory courses
  • Maintain, develop, and coordinate a broad range of teaching and learning objects (web-based tutorials, instructional videos, research guides, open educational resources, Canvas modules)
  • Teach information literacy instruction in a face-to-face capacity and serve on the reference desk as needed
  • Use learner-centered and inclusive instruction design to promote active learning and to fully integrate online learning into the curriculum
  • Serve as a resource for LibGuides best practices for IU Libraries; maintain general use LibGuides and widgets, as well as supporting documentation for librarians
  • Assess the impact of IL teaching and learning objects on student learning through methods such as course evaluation responses, pre- and post-test measures, surveys, and analysis of students’ final projects
  • Maintain an awareness of Web accessibility standards as they relate to online information literacy instruction and ensure those standards are applied to learning objects created by R&L librarians
  • Contribute to both the Teaching and Learning department and IU Libraries-wide initiatives
  • May serve as administrator for some vendor-produced educational resources, such as Sage Campus
  • May serve on relevant library committees
Basic Qualifications
  • ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or those who anticipate receiving their degree by May 2026.
  • Minimum of one year of work experience in an academic library or higher education.
  • Knowledge of instructional design, pedagogy, and assessment principles for effective information literacy instruction, both in person and online.
  • Experience with creating online tutorials.
  • Knowledge of course management software and tutorial integration.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and their instructional applications. High degree of comfort in learning new software for instructional purposes.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to attend to details.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and creatively with others.
  • Working knowledge of or familiarity with the principles of Universal Design for Learning
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction or supervision while meeting agreed-upon deadlines
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to libhire@iu.edu .
Additional Qualifications
Applications will be accepted through February 20, 2026. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com . Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to libhire@iu.edu . The expected start date is June 22, 2026, but please note that it is negotiable.
For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to https://www.indiana.edu/ . For information about working and living in Bloomington, Indiana: https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/resources/index.html .
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here, which includes contact information .
Salary and Rank Starting at $62,500/year
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date 02/20/2026
Expected Start Date 06/22/2026
Posting Number IU-101477-2026

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