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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.