Information Literacy Librarian

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Information Literacy Librarian
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Librarian I - Research, Learning & User Support
POSTING DATE: Friday, August 2, 2024

Essential Job Functions

The Information Literacy Librarian plays a pivotal role in enhancing student success by contributing to the development and implementation of the Library's information literacy program. The successful candidate will show a commitment to educating all learners by staying current in emerging trends in information literacy, instructional technology, and higher education and possess excellent collaboration and communication skills.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and deliver instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons. Serve as a pedagogical resource for library teaching staff, supporting the integration of best practices and emerging trends in information literacy into the library's suite of instructional support services.
   
• Plan and coordinate instructional sessions that develop critical research skills in line with ACRL standards, and contribute to initiatives to fully integrate information literacy into the University's general education program.
   
• Collaborate with other librarians to create activities, lesson plans, and learning objects that enhance critical thinking and information literacy, ensuring that all materials are inclusive and effectively support the teaching and learning needs of instructors, students, and staff.
   
• Act as a subject liaison to designated academic departments, providing expert guidance on research tools and methods, Open Educational Resources (OER) support, and information literacy integration through consultations, outreach, and specialized instruction.
   
• Work closely with instructors, academic programs and campus offices to enhance instructional efforts and promote information literacy across the curriculum.
   
• Lead the assessment of instructional practices and contribute to broader efforts to evaluate student learning and information literacy outcomes, ensuring the effectiveness of library instruction.
   
• Collect, compile, and analyze data to continually refine and improve the library's instructional offerings.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters of Library Science or Masters of Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years professional experience in an academic library. 
• Experience developing learning objects, tutorials, learning modules, and other technologically enhanced instructional materials. 
• Experience in designing, developing, and delivering instructional sessions in diverse modalities.
• Experience in the assessment of instructional practices, evaluating student learning outcomes, and refining library instruction based on data analysis.
• Track record of working closely with instructors, academic programs, and campus offices to promote information literacy.
• Professional experience using the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education to inform instructional design and delivery.
• Experience serving as a subject liaison to academic departments, supporting both scholarship and instruction.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. 

This position requires evening and weekend hours depending on departmental needs. Travel to meetings and conferences is required. Weekend reference rotation is required. 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 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. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS
The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Information Literacy Librarian"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:
Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Renee Ettinger
Phone: (920) 465-2543
Email: ettinger@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Note: The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.