by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
This position is a fixed-term/9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2023. The position requires an ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science. Review of applications will begin Monday, January 9.
Text courtesy of Winona State University.
Winona State University invites you to join our Community of Learners as a Reference & Liaison Librarian. This is a fixed-term/9 month appointment that will include additional duty days. The anticipated start date is August 2023.
As a Reference & Liaison Librarian, you will be responsible for providing in-person and online reference and research support (10-15 hours a week). This includes one weekday evening per week until 8:00pm (each semester) and five Sundays throughout the academic year.
Additional duties include (1) providing liaison services as a Subject Librarian for assigned departments and programs; (2) working with faculty to support curricular research assignments and department curricula; (3) planning, coordinating, and teaching in-person and online information literacy and advanced research sessions; (4) integrating best practices in service and teaching and learning; (5) developing and maintaining online Library guides and digital learning objects for liaison departments; (6) engaging in collection development for assigned liaison departments Build collections which are forward looking in support of WSU’s curricula; (7) participating in library department workgroups as a member of the Library’s Instruction Workgroup; and (8) collaborating on special projects which may be assigned by the Dean of the Library and department.
Minimum qualifications for this position include an ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (conferred prior to appointment).
For a complete position description and to apply, visit the Winona State University jobs site.
Along with a cv/resume and other required documentation, applicants should submit a statement explaining their personal or professional experiences in working with diverse populations (such as persons from differing race / ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, gender, or mental and physical ability) as well as how the applicant would contribute toward a diverse and inclusive academic and employment culture and community at Winona State University. Statements should be one page or less.
Review of applications begins January 9.
