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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in library science.
Other names for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary:
Cataloging and Classification Instructor, College or University Faculty Member, College Professor, Dean, Department Chair, Faculty Member, Instructor, Lecturer, Library and Information Science Professor, Library and Information Technology Instructor, Library Director, Library Media Specialist, Library Science Professor, Library Services Dean, Library Technology Instructor, Medical Record Librarians Teacher, Professor, School Library Media Program Director,
What do Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary do?
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
Participate in campus and community events.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.
