Reference Coordinator/Undergraduate Services Librarian
Washington State University

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

December 2, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):470-NN_FACULTY - Librarian 2Business Title:Reference Coordinator/Undergraduate Services LibrarianEmployee Type:FacultyPosition Term:12 MonthPosition Details:

The Opportunity: The Libraries at Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track Librarian position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Reference Coordination. We seek applicants to teach classes on accessing and managing information for lower-level undergraduate courses and coordinate reference services in the Holland and Terrell Libraries, as well as campus-wide virtual reference services.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on January 1, 2025.

Job duties:

Instruction and Reference (70%)

• This position is responsible for designing, delivering and/or assessing liaison and outreach services to academic departments and student support services.

• Responsible for teaching and/or training students, staff, faculty and/or community members. This includes providing specialized class- and reference-based instruction.

• Provide reference service in person and through virtual reference platform(s).

• Coordinate reference services, including:

  • Scheduling for all reference services.

  • Hiring and training student assistants or part time employees.

  • Keeping up to date with trends and developments.

  • Assessing services.

  • Communicating with library staff, faculty, student workers, and constituents.

• Serve on the Research Services Steering Committee with the Undergraduate Services team instruction coordinator and the coordinator(s) for the Subject Liaison team.

• Responsible for teaching and/or training students, staff, faculty and/or community members.

Professional and Scholarly Activities (20%)

• Keeps up on trends in librarianship, information literacy, electronic resources and higher education.

• Participates in professional organizations and attends workshops, conferences, institutes, etc. at the local, state and national level.

• Participates in scholarly research and publication.

Library/University/Public Service (10%)

• Serves on Library Working Groups, task forces and search committees.

• Serves on WSU committees and task forces. Performs related special assignments as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ALA-Accredited Library and Information Studies program by date of hire

• Demonstrated record of coordinating or managing library services

• Demonstrated record of experience with instruction and/or reference services

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently, and to promote teamwork among colleagues.

• Demonstrated commitment to campus diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic library setting

• Experience with emerging technologies

• Coursework or experience with library instruction

• Ability to develop outreach programs to academic communities

• Demonstrated ability to assess and improve services

• Demonstrated commitment to and experience with diverse populations

• Documented achievement in research and creative work and professional service

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Libraries

Department Name: WSU Libraries

City, State, Zip: Pullman, Washington 99163

Department Link: WSU Libraries

12 month annual year salary: $68,500 - $72,000 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

Overtime Eligibility: Not overtime eligible.

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Application Instructions: Formal screening of applications will begin December 2, 2024. All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for this position

• Curriculum vitae

• Teaching Statement

• Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

• Name, addresses, and contact information of at least three references who can address your history of and potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service (letters will be requested at a later time)

Inquiries should be directed to Sheila Kite at sheila.kite@wsu.edu

The University

Washington State University (www.wsu.edu), one of two research universities in the state, was founded in 1890 as the state's land-grant institution and has a current enrollment of over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and more than 7,000 faculty and staff. The University strongly values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. WSU students come together from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds from around the nation and more than 90 countries. As a comprehensive, land-grant institution, Washington State University is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach to all constituents.

The Libraries

The WSU Libraries (libraries.wsu.edu), one of two Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in the state, houses over two million books and over 30,000 journal and magazine subscriptions. The Libraries are a part of the Orbis Cascade Alliance and are deeply invested, along with our partner libraries in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, in the activities of the shared Library Resource Management System. As an active partner in the Orbis Cascade Alliance, the WSU Libraries both inform and reflect the guiding tenets of the alliance, which are: work smart, design for engagement, and innovate to transform.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:Full timeWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.Notice of Non-DiscriminationWSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

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