Student Success Librarian - University Libraries

Position Title: Student Success Librarian - University Libraries Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Lib II-Res, Learn & User Supp Job Duties: The University Library at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Student Success Librarian (Librarian II - Research, Learning and User Support, LM002). The Student Success Librarian works in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff across all areas of the University to support student success services and units. The position seeks out and builds relationships with student-centered departments and programs across campus to support both curricular and co‑curricular student needs. The position also provides liaison responsibilities for identified departments. The position assists with reference services and the maintenance of liaison collections. This position reports to the Director of the Library and works in close collaboration with the User Services Librarian. Responsibilities Student Success Cultivate and maintain liaison relationships with academic departments and administrative offices that support student success services, including advising, undergraduate research, honors, and other units. Collaborate with Campus Tutorial Services to develop initiatives that support student learning. Collaborate with units responsible for the Forward Scholars, Lawton Grant, McNair Scholars, pre‑college and related programs to provide library instruction and research services. Collaborate with One Stop and Success Coaches to provide continuity of student support and coaching practices. Assist with Library collaborations with the Center for Students with Disabilities, including research support and accessibility of library resources. Assist with the coordination of Library instructional learning objectives to ensure lifecycle management. Support University strategic initiatives related to student success. Instruction & Reference Serve as liaison to the assigned disciplines to promote and sustain a cooperative and consultative relationship between the library and academic departments. Identify information literacy instruction needs in collaboration with liaison department faculty and other Library staff. Participate in information literacy instruction for affiliated liaison departments, as well as other areas as needed. Collaborate with faculty to promote information literacy and provide patrons library instruction sessions onsite or virtually. Develop instructional tools including library user guides and tutorials. Design, teach and assess instruction sessions based on identified information literacy needs and objectives. Participate in assessment of student learning, as well as in other library‑related assessment projects, and utilize results to inform instruction and library practice. Participate in the planning and delivery of team‑based reference and research services; including providing reference services to faculty, students, staff and other library users. Collection Development Assist in developing the Library’s physical and online collections in assigned subject areas to support instruction, student learning, and research. Work with faculty and staff in assigned subject areas to collaboratively develop library collections that support learning, teaching and research. University Library Develop relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to further the Library’s mission to support the University’s teaching, research, and public service. Participate in Reference & Instruction and Andersen Library decision‑making and planning, serving on Library, University, community, and professional committees as appropriate. Investigate current and emerging trends, and recommend and integrate best practices and technologies related to student success and information literacy in collaboration with other Library staff. Perform other functions as requested by the Director of Andersen Library. Key Job Responsibilities May direct the day‑to‑day activities of student workers. Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels. Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services. Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences. Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff outside of their unit on a regular basis. Oversees day‑to‑day functions of one or more library operations or services. Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs. Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area. Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons. Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature. Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues. Develops, curates, and manages collections. Compensation Well‑qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $51,000 – $54,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in library science or relevant discipline, or significant coursework to completion of degree. Teaching and instructional experience in a variety of formats. Experience working with students of various educational, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Awareness of student development theory or related learning scholarship. Experience assessing student learning at the classroom and programmatic levels. Experience or coursework in the natural sciences, health science, or computer science. Working knowledge of Spanish, ASL, or other world language. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication. Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students. A strong commitment to excellence in public service and ability to work effectively in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Conditions of Appointment University of Wisconsin‑Whitewater does not offer H‑1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW‑Whitewater is not an e‑verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr