[LIBJOBS] USA - Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Reference & Instruction Librarian

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Andersen Library seeks an enthusiastic reference librarian to join our service-oriented team. The Library serves a vibrant campus community with 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students in beautiful southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to both Madison and Milwaukee. The librarian will serve as the Library’s liaison with the First Year Experience Office, the History Department, and other assigned academic departments.

 

Position: Reference & Instruction Librarian

Academic Staff Rank: Associate Academic Librarian (rank depending on qualifications), renewable annual full-time, 12-month appointment

 

Starting Date:    August 1, 2014 (negotiable)

 

Responsibilities:

1.     Provide in-person and virtual reference assistance to library users in all academic disciplines.

2.     Assist users in utilizing print and online information sources including government and legal resources.

3.     Provide library instruction and participate in assessment of student learning.

4.     Assist in general and reference collection development efforts, including print, audiovisual and online resources.

5.     Serve as liaison with the First Year Experience Office, History Department, and other assigned academic departments, participating in promoting library resources and services and coordinating the library instruction offered to “New Student Seminar” course sections.

6.     Develop instructional and marketing materials including library user guides, social media posts, and tutorials.

7.     Investigate, recommend, and employ current and emerging trends, best practices, and technologies related to reference services and information literacy instruction.

8.     Work evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

9.     Serve on library, campus, community, and professional committees as appropriate.

10.  Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

·       ALA-accredited MLS.

·       Professional reference experience in an academic library.

·       Experience delivering effective library instruction and commitment to information literacy and assessment of student learning.

·       Expertise in using print and online information resources relevant to a variety of academic disciplines, including history.

·       Demonstrated ability using computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and screencasting, desktop publishing, survey, or web authoring software.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member with diverse faculty, staff, and students in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

·       Understanding of current technology and its applications to libraries, and an interest in ongoing discovery and evaluation of new and emerging technology.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience promoting library services and resources to first-year college or university students.

·       Experience employing software and technology common in academic libraries, e.g., LibGuides, chat reference, Primo or other discovery tool, Zotero or other bibliographic management software, screencasting, tablets, ereaders, scanners, video editing, mobile apps.

·       Undergraduate or graduate degree in history.

 

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

For a description of the University and Library please visit our web site at http://library.uww.edu/.

 

Applications must include letter of application; resume; and names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of at least 3 professional references. Mail to Reference Search and Screen Committee, c/o Anne Kimball, Andersen Library, UW-Whitewater, P. O. Box 900, Whitewater, WI 53190-0900, or email to kimballa@uww.edu. Complete applications received by May 27, 2014 are ensured consideration. Position open until filled.

 

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an AA/EEO employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. A criminal background check is a contingency to employment and will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.