Instruction Librarian

Overview

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

• Lead research sessions across assigned academic programs, aligning library instruction with departmental curriculum needs and delivering responsive services for students, faculty, staff and community researchers.
• Develop and promote innovative services that support and advance information literacy, scholarly communication and academic excellence across campus.
• Serve as liaison librarian for assigned subject areas, collaborating with departments to cultivate, evaluate, and build library collections that support curricular and research needs.
• Support cultural engagement activities by helping design, promote, and implement programs that enrich GU-Q's academic and community life.
• Design and deliver instruction sessions, workshops, and course-integrated teaching on information literacy, AI literacy, database use, and research skills.
• Provide advanced research consultations to faculty, students, and staff across multiple formats (in-person, online, and email).
• Develop instructional materials and research guides using Springshare products and other content management platforms.
• Support literature searching, research methodologies, citation management, and critical evaluation of information sources.
• Help lead information & AI literacy initiatives to promote library resources and services.
• Provide guidance on the ethical, effective, and discipline-appropriate use of AI in research and learning.
• Serve as a liaison to assigned academic departments (e.g., History, Economics, etc.), building strong partnerships with faculty, students, and staff.
• Promote library services, tools, and resources within liaison areas through targeted outreach and engagement.
• Evaluate, select, and recommend resources to support teaching and research in assigned liaison areas.
• Monitor emerging publications and resources from leading publishers and vendors.
• Regularly gather input from faculty on resource needs and priorities.
• Assess usage, relevance, and gaps in collections, and collaborate with the acquisitions team on purchasing and renewal decisions.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of cultural, scholarly, and community engagement programs, such as speaker series, exhibitions, and thematic events.
• Support outreach initiatives that enhance the visibility and impact of library services and programs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with trends in librarianship, information literacy, AI, and emerging technologies, and subject areas.
• Contribute to library committees, institutional service, and professional organizations.
• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives and collaborative projects that advance the Library's strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of academic research processes, information literacy frameworks, instructional design, and scholarly communication (including open access, research impact, data literacy, and citation management).
• Knowledge of AI and emerging technologies in higher education, including AI-assisted research tools, prompt design fundamentals, and responsible/ethical AI use.
• Familiarity with research and instructional technologies, including citation management tools (e.g., Zotero, EndNote), bibliometric databases (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science), learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), and online tutorial platforms (e.g., LibGuides).
• Familiarity with collection development, subject liaison services, reference models (virtual and in-person), and relevant library systems and research databases.
• Ability to design and deliver effective instruction sessions, workshops, and learning materials, with strong classroom fa

Located at the Qatar campus in Doha , the Instruction Librarian serves as a primary liaison and instructional partner across assigned academic departments, designing and delivering responsive research and information literacy services that align with departmental curricula. This role will cultivate specialized library collections, advance scholarly communication, and develop collaborative outreach programs to enrich the academic and cultural life of the GU-Q community.

Key Accountabilities:

Key Activities:

Research and Instruction Services (50%)

Liaison Services and Collection Development (20%)

Cultural and Community Engagement (20%)

Professional Development and Service (10%)

Knowledge and Skills: