Web Services and Engagement Librarian/Asst or Assoc Prof Job at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Brief Summary of Job Description
The Web Services and Engagement Librarian develops and maintains the library’s web presence and leads the library’s engagement efforts through marketing and campus partnerships. In addition, all faculty librarians serve as departmental liaisons and provide reference & instruction services. The position reports to the Coordinator for Academic Services. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply. This is a twelve-month, tenure track faculty appointment reporting to the Coordinator for Academic Services.
Job Duties
Manages the Calvin T. Ryan Library’s web presence, either through direct development or through supervision of one FTE managerial/professional staff member.
Leads the library’s engagement efforts, which includes developing a marketing strategy; developing promotional material and social media engagement; and developing, leading, and/or fostering creative programming by library employees in collaboration with campus and community partners.
Provides research assistance and information literacy instruction to individuals and groups in the use of the library’s services and resources in person and electronically. Includes sharing evening and/or weekend reference duties. Maintains a high level of commitment to prompt, courteous service to all library clients.
Identifies and reviews new and emerging technology resources that may be adopted to enhance service.
Represents the University of Nebraska at Kearney on appropriate Working Groups of the University of Nebraska Consortium of Libraries.
Compiles, reports, analyzes, and assesses appropriate statistics for areas of responsibility.
Serves as a liaison to academic departments and programs and develops appropriate related research tools. Works with other employees in the development, execution, and promotion of library-related programs, special events, and exhibits that highlight Library resources and services and are supportive of university activities and initiatives.
Participates in service to the department, college, university, and community, as well as engage in continuing professional development and scholarly activity.
Leads the library’s engagement efforts, which includes developing a marketing strategy; developing promotional material and social media engagement; and developing, leading, and/or fostering creative programming by library employees in collaboration with campus and community partners.
Provides research assistance and information literacy instruction to individuals and groups in the use of the library’s services and resources in person and electronically. Includes sharing evening and/or weekend reference duties. Maintains a high level of commitment to prompt, courteous service to all library clients.
Identifies and reviews new and emerging technology resources that may be adopted to enhance service.
Represents the University of Nebraska at Kearney on appropriate Working Groups of the University of Nebraska Consortium of Libraries.
Compiles, reports, analyzes, and assesses appropriate statistics for areas of responsibility.
Serves as a liaison to academic departments and programs and develops appropriate related research tools. Works with other employees in the development, execution, and promotion of library-related programs, special events, and exhibits that highlight Library resources and services and are supportive of university activities and initiatives.
Participates in service to the department, college, university, and community, as well as engage in continuing professional development and scholarly activity.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited master’s degree or international equivalent.
Knowledge of web development and relevant accessibility standards.
Experience providing basic reference services, using online databases, catalogs, etc.
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with library and campus colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with social media management, content creation, and development.
Experience developing and engaging in multi-partner programming.
Proven ability to retrieve and analyze data, assess user experience, and implement improvements.
Ability to work toward achieving tenure and promotion.
Experience working with diverse cultures and communities.
Physical Demands
Constant: sitting approximately 6 hrs/day; intermittent: standing, approximately 1 hr/day; walking, approximately 1 hr/day.
Less than 2 hours/day: squatting; bending; reaching (overhead, low); climbing stairs; exposure to changes of temperature/humidity.
Less than 2 hours/day: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 11-24 lbs; carrying, pushing, pulling 25-49 lbs; pushing, pulling 50-74 lbs (book carts often exceed 50 lbs).
Keyboarding, both hands; filing, both hands; operation of a computer mouse with dominant hand.
Less than 2 hours/day: squatting; bending; reaching (overhead, low); climbing stairs; exposure to changes of temperature/humidity.
Less than 2 hours/day: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 11-24 lbs; carrying, pushing, pulling 25-49 lbs; pushing, pulling 50-74 lbs (book carts often exceed 50 lbs).
Keyboarding, both hands; filing, both hands; operation of a computer mouse with dominant hand.
Desired Start Date
08/28/2023
Is this position temporary?
No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include email information for references.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F20230015P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
06/30/2023
For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:
308-865-8516 or employment@unk.edu
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Lindsay Brownfield, brownfieldlj@unk.edu
Budget Information
Budget Summary
Benefits Eligible
100%
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 References
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