Student Success Librarian

Student Success Librarian

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Position Overview

The Student Success Librarian is focused on instruction, outreach, programing & partnerships for the library. The Student Success Librarian is a primary point of direct library and research support for students and faculty across the campus.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Instruction

• Design, teach, and assess course-integrated information literacy sessions in collaboration with faculty to infuse critical thinking and research fluency throughout the curriculum.
• Teach in LIFT, the library's credit-bearing first-year program for first-generation college students.
• Teach AI literacy — how generative AI tools work, where they fail, how to evaluate their output, and how to use them ethically in academic work. Audiences include students and employees.
• Support media and multimodal assignments with options including podcasting, video and audio editing, infographic design, and poster design for students presenting at Epic Expo and the Academic Fair.
• Provide individual research consultations to Earlham students, in person and online; answer reference questions from students, employees, and the wider community; and administer the library's chat support service.

Outreach

• Conduct vigorous library outreach with campus faculty, students, and staff. Build relationships that bring students into the library, and foster a sense of belonging.
• Run the library's social media presence and promotional communications.
• Serve as a library liaison to select academic departments and programs. Select materials for assigned areas.
• Administer the library's web presence through LibGuides. Create, maintain, review, and retire research and course guides; and lead the remediation project bringing library digital content into conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards ahead of the April 2027 federal deadline.
• Coordinate with library colleagues to optimize database and discovery interfaces and troubleshoot user-reported problems.

Programming & Partnerships

• Plan and organize library programming. Coordinate with partners for campus-wide events like New Student Orientation, Earlham Day, and Epic Expo.
• Partner closely with colleagues in the Library, Information Technology Services, and the Academic Enrichment Center to align student support across the building and to build shared referral pathways.
• Partner with campus student success units, including academic advising, the Center for Global and Career Education, the McNair Program, and other departments.
• Represent Earlham in PALNI (Private Academic Library Network of Indiana) working groups and collaborative initiatives. Participate in consortial and professional communities relevant to the position.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in library/information science, or a related field, required.
• Experience in higher education settings, preferred.
• Teaching experience, in a library or another educational setting, preferred.
• Interest in or experience with generative AI tools in teaching, research support, or professional development, preferred.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508), preferred.
• Experience with LibGuides, content management systems, or web editing, preferred.
• Knowledge of trends in academic libraries, preferred.

To Apply

Please submit the following materials with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of Three References with Contact Information

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employee Benefits at Earlham

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any individual based on race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, religion, or other protected classifications under applicable laws. The College is committed to building a diverse community that reflects the makeup of society and particularly welcomes and supports individuals from historically marginalized groups. As an institution with a Quaker identity, Earlham also encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Earlham College Office of Human Resources.

Earlham's Work Authorization Policy

Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.