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About the Role

The Experiential Learning & Makerspace Librarian provides strategic leadership for the development, operation, and assessment of the SPARC Lab (Makerspace). This role advances experiential, project-based, and interdisciplinary learning by integrating maker-centered pedagogies and emerging technologies into curricular and co-curricular experiences, fostering student success through high-impact educational practices.

Responsibilities

Manages day-to-day operations of the LSU Libraries SPARC Lab, including scheduling, policies and procedures, safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
Oversees access, usage guidelines, and continuous improvement of the space.
Monitors trends in maker technologies, digital fabrication, and experiential learning.
Recommends, tests, and implements new tools, software, and workflows.
Identifies, assesses, and recommends emerging technologies and services that advance institutional priorities related to experiential learning, student success, and innovation.
Leads the development and implementation of a student employment program that serves as a high-impact experiential learning opportunity within the SPARC Lab.
Recruits, supervises, and mentors student employees, fostering technical expertise, leadership, problem-solving, project management, and customer service skills through intentional workplace learning.
Develops student learning outcomes, training programs, and reflective learning practices that connect student employment to academic success, professional growth, and career readiness.
Provides ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities while ensuring high-quality service, safe equipment operation, and effective support for makerspace users.
Provides instruction and training on makerspace equipment, technologies, and best practices through workshops, consultations, and course-integrated learning opportunities.
Collaborates, curates, and creates videos, tutorials, and other learning objects related to makerspace equipment and technologies to facilitate use.
Develops and coordinates SPARC Lab programs, events, workshops, and outreach initiatives that promote maker-centered learning and engagement across the campus community.
Partners with faculty, academic departments, and campus units to integrate makerspace resources and methodologies into curricular and co-curricular experiences, supporting experiential, project-based, and interdisciplinary learning.
Assesses SPARC Lab operations, technology utilization, student learning outcomes, and program effectiveness to support continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.
Contributes to strategic planning, cultivates partnerships, and advances innovation through the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies and best practices.
Performs service to the libraries, university, and/or profession.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree, MLS or MLIS, from an ALA accredited institution
1 year of related experience
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Skills

Makerspace technologies
Digital media
Emerging technologies

Location

0202 LSU Library

Work Type

Faculty
Full-time

Experience Level

1 year of related experience
3 years related experience

Education Level

Master's degree
MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts

About the Company

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Equal Opportunity

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.
Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.