Student Success and Reference Librarian

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

2d•$72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin Law Library seeks an energetic and intellectually curious professional to join our team as the Student Success and Reference Librarian. This newly restructured position is responsible for instructional outreach and coordinating services to our diverse student body. The position is a unique opportunity for self-starters with a passion for working with students. Individuals skilled in outreach to different types of stakeholders, such as administrators and student organizations, are well-suited for this position. We are looking for an individual with initiative and excitement for creating partnerships in the law school and on campus, positioning the Law Library to best ascertain and meet the needs of our students. In addition, the Student Success and Reference Librarian will join a team of reference librarians dedicated to providing high-quality reference, research, instructional, and outreach services to the UW Law School community and beyond. This position works regularly scheduled hours at the reference desk, which may include occasional weekend or evening hours, and may have an option for some remote work. All Law Library staff members work closely together to create a learning and working environment that supports diversity, equity, and belonging for all students, staff, faculty, and public patrons.

Requirements

Experience working in an academic or law library
Familiarity with legal research tools and resources
Experience delivering instruction to groups and individuals through courses, guest lectures, or similar settings
Ability to develop and/or improve library instruction programs and services
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and to meet deadlines in a complex work environment
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to user-centered service
ALA-accredited Master's degree in library and information science or significant progress toward degree
JD or significant progress toward degree

Nice To Haves

Experience independently designing or developing an instructional program or course
Experience creating or updating research guides, bibliographies, or other instructional materials using LibGuides or similar tools
Experience working with student organizations or student groups
Experience tracking and reporting instructional or other statistics
Supervisory or mentoring experience
Familiarity with AI and emerging technology trends as they affect legal practice and student learning
Experience managing organizational social media accounts
Commitment to professional growth and contribution to the field through education, writing, and presenting

Responsibilities

Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs
Oversees day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels
Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences
Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff outside of their unit on a regular basis
May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
Develops, curates, and manages collections
Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues
Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature
Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons