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First Year Experience Librarian, University of Washington Tacoma (apply by Nov. 3)

  • 1.  First Year Experience Librarian, University of Washington Tacoma (apply by Nov. 3)

    Posted Oct 27, 2017 09:30 AM

    First Year Experience Librarian, UW Tacoma


    http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/librarians/First_Year_Experience_Librarian


    Notice of Vacancy September 18, 2017. Applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 3rd, 2017.


    THE LIBRARIES


    Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 9 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, more than 120,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats. Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries plays a significant leadership role regionally as a member in the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards.


     UW TACOMA LIBRARY


    The UW Tacoma Library engages in the full spectrum of scholarly and teaching activities for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. As such, the UW Tacoma Library plays an essential role in the learning, teaching, research, and community partnership work of the University through access, collections, consultations, digital scholarship support, events, instruction, reference, service, and technology. UW Tacoma librarians work in a matrixed model in which all librarians carry responsibility for a single area of library work, but also contribute to all areas of library. The UW Tacoma Library aspires to be a catalyst for UW Tacoma, with agile and innovative approaches to meeting the changing needs of our students, faculty, and community.


     UW TACOMA


    One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington’s commitment to high quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural, and economic development of the South Puget Sound. Located largely in renovated historical buildings in Tacoma’s downtown warehouse district, UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial/ethnic and cultural populations. UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. UW Tacoma has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. Our campus provides a unique environment for the development of creative teaching, research and community collaborations.  For more information about UW Tacoma, please visit http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.


    THE POSITION


    Under the general direction of the Head, Instruction Services, the First Year Experience Librarian is a key member of the University of Washington Tacoma Library. The First Year Experience Librarian serves as the UW Tacoma Library representative on matters of undergraduate persistence and retention, with emphasis on first year students, first generation students, and student success.


    The First Year Experience Librarian coordinates the Library’s participation in campus orientations, as well as coordinates instruction coverage for first year and writing courses. The First Year Experience Librarian also represents the Library in campus-wide discussions about undergraduate student success.


    In addition to the above, all UW Tacoma Librarians participate in the full range of reference and instruction services to University of Washington Tacoma students, faculty and staff. Librarians plan, deliver, and assess research support and instruction for diverse students, faculty, and staff whose primary areas of study, teaching, and research fall within the librarian’s academic subject and program responsibilities. Responsibilities include developing innovative approaches to research assistance tailored to the user populations, collection development and delivery of services in an environment committed to electronic resources and access.


    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:



    • Coordinates instruction of first year and writing classes with subject librarians for UW Tacoma Library.

    • Delivers library programs and services that target and improve first-year student retention and student success.

    • Coordinates library participation in campus orientation activities.

    • Serves as a subject librarian for language, literature, and writing as per the UW Tacoma Subject Librarian Guidelines.

    • Serves as a local expert on issues relating to first-year students, first generation students, and lower-division undergraduate retention, and student success.

    • Offers training for the library (and others) interested in developing innovative and effective methods for teaching and engaging with first-year students.

    • Represents the UW Tacoma Library in campus-wide discussions of first year students.

    • Participates in outreach opportunities with the UW Tacoma community.

    • Makes recommendations for and assists in formulation of library policies, and contributes to the development of library services responsive to the needs of the campus curriculum and users.

    • Provides reference assistance and referral to University of Washington Tacoma Library resources and, when necessary, to other resources including University Libraries, and regional academic and community libraries. Shares in providing instruction and reference services. Work schedule may include evenings and weekends.


    QUALIFICATIONS


    Required:



    • Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.

    • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and an understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the work place.

    • Experience serving diverse and underrepresented student populations.

    • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    • High level of energy, creativity, and flexibility; ability to foster collaborative relationships within and across administrative lines.

    • Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

    • Ability to manage workload, priorities and deadlines and achieve timeline goals.

    • Ability to maintain high degree of organization.


    Preferred:



    • Experience with reference and instruction.

    • Demonstrated interest in research, publication, or professional contributions.


    SALARY


    $50,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.


    RANK


    Position will be at rank of Assistant or Senior Assistant Librarian, depending on qualifications and background.


    BENEFITS


    Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 26 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.


    APPLICATION PROCESS


    To apply for this position, please submit the following information as one PDF document to libjobs@uw.edu:


    • Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Director, Libraries Human Resources).


    • Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements).


    • List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses).


    • Please use "Librarian Application: First Year Experience Librarian" in the subject heading.


    • Please submit all components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space during the course of the search. Campus constituents may have access to some material, including CVs.


     


    APPLICATION DEADLINE


    To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, November 3, 2017.



    University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu



    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.



    In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.



    For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at libjobs@uw.edu.