Research Services Student Support & Humanities Librarian

Reporting to the head of research services, the research services student support librarian plays a critical role in executing the University Libraries’ strategic initiatives and fulfilling the University’s mission by delivering high-impact research library programming and services for undergraduate and graduate students. This position will establish and enhance relationships with student research and creative activity programs and provide general outreach and support services to those groups. As a member of the research services department, this librarian works with other team members in supporting University data research needs and provides consultations, training, and guides to enhance data literacy. The research services student support librarian will also serve as subject expert with a focus on the humanities and provides instruction, reference, and consultation services to faculty and students in assigned academic areas. Serving as a member of the arts and humanities disciplinary team, they will cooperatively build sustainable collections for the University’s research and instructional needs.

$44,592 to $59,085

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school or from a master’s level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country.*

Experience and/or training/coursework related to the life cycle or analysis of research data.

Demonstrated interest in providing support for student research initiatives and creative activity.

Effective communication skills.

Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Commitment to continuous improvement and development.

*A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of full-time, substantial, and directly related library experience in an academic library required in lieu of an ALA master’s degree.

Teaching or presentation experience.

Experience working in an academic library.

Demonstrated success with collaborative projects or assignments.

Undergraduate degree or coursework in the humanities.

Collection management experience or coursework relevant to building and maintaining library collections.

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