Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Code: 25-1082.00

Description : Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

JobTitles : Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Library and Information Science Professor, Library Science Professor, Associate Professor of Library Science, Library Technology Instructor, Adjunct Instructor Library Technical Assistant Program

Tasks:
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Develop and teach online courses.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.