Social Sciences Librarian

University of Wisconsin Stout•Kenosha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Sciences Librarian provides a variety of professional library services including research instruction, research help, online class support, and collection development. The position will focus on providing services to social science students and faculty, and particularly the Teacher Education and Psychology departments. The position will serve as our field trip liaison for visiting K-12 students and other groups. It includes opportunities for professional development and service, as well as community and campus outreach.

Requirements

MLIS or MIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program by position start date.
Experience providing service to patrons in a library.
Interest in working with students and instructors in Teacher Education, Psychology, social sciences, and related fields.
Interest in organizing and leading tours and field trips.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and current technology skills.
Ability to work effectively in small groups or teams.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing and delivering presentations, preparing online instruction, and providing research help services.
Experience or demonstrated interest in academic or library AI applications.
Experience working in an academic library.
Experience working with children and adolescents.
Experience working with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines, particularly Teacher Education and Psychology, and other campus units, providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services.
Coordinates and leads library tours, library instruction, and other activities for K-12 and other visitors.
Works with Admissions and other campus offices bringing visitors to campus.
Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons.
Provides general and specialized research help services.
Develops and curates collections related to liaison areas.
Cultivates and maintains productive collaboration with professional colleagues.
Serves on committees to advance librarianship or broader higher education goals at the campus, local, state, and/or national levels.
May require lifting books or equipment up to 30 pounds and rarely dusty or dirty conditions.
Pushing and pulling book carts, reaching overhead, and bending to the floor are common activities.
Provides specialized services using a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area.
Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services.
Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature.
Contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers.
Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues.