[Libs-Or] “A librarian is a librarian is a …”
Robert Schroeder
schroedr at pdx.edu
Tue Jul 5 10:09:31 PDT 2011
“Learning Commons Specialist? ( jobs.mhcc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51779 )
When I read the position description for these staff jobs at MHCC I
was struck with how much they sounded like librarian positions. Phrases
like:
·* “Designs and implements customized learning assistance for
individuals and groups in information literacy…”,
*" Develops curriculum and conducts workshops focused on various
learning strategies in support of information literacy…”,
* “Promotes integration of learning strategies and approaches throughout
the curriculum through regular contact with faculty and staff across the
college.”
* “Serves on campus committees and work groups focusing on student
retention, learner success, instructional support and/or related topics.”
*“Refers students with non-academic needs to other campus resources.”
It reminds me of reference, instruction, and committee work that faculty
librarians do all the time. In fact it reminds me of my job at PSU and
the job the three faculty librarians were already doing at MHCC before
they were all laid off. Seems like a sad day and a big step backwards
for librarianship in Oregon.
Bob Schroeder
--
"...Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist." --Martin Niemöller, 1945
_________________________________________________________
Robert Schroeder
Education and University Studies Librarian,
Coordinator of Library General Education Instruction
Associate Professor
Portland State University
503.725.4519 phone
503.725.4524 fax
schroedr at pdx.edu
P.O Box 1151
Portland OR 97207-1151
280F Millar Library
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