Digital Experience & Liaison Librarian

Position Details Position Information Classification Title Working Title Digital Experience & Liaison Librarian Hire Types Faculty Division Academic Affairs Department Academic Affairs Unit Library Services Location Winona, MN FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.
0 Employment Condition Probationary/Tenure-Track (9 Month Appointment) Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details Application Deadline: Review begins 3/27/2024 Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track Salary: Commensurate with Experience Appointment Date: August 19, 2024 Salary Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Type Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO Job Description Responsibilities: The Digital Experience & Liaison Librarian is responsible for coordinating the library’s digital presence and enhancing the overall user experience for students and the academic community.
This faculty position entails serving as a dynamic librarian liaison, actively engaging with academic departments to support research and curriculum needs, while also delivering effective teaching and information literacy instruction to empower students in their academic pursuits.
Key responsibilities include: Digital Experience and Website Coordination: Coordinate the library’s online web presence, ensuring alignment with the library’s mission and the university’s instructional programs.
Lead the Web/UX Workgroup to optimize the design of the library’s website and enhance the accessibility of e-resources for the Winona State community.
Coordinate the integration of the library’s discovery layer (Primo), online resources in Alma, and e-resources to enhance user experience.
Oversee the integration of Springshare tools into the library’s web presence.
Librarian Liaisons at Krueger Library Develop and deliver library instruction sessions for assigned liaison departments.
Serve as a member of the Reference/Research Help Team, providing reference services both in person and online to assist users with their research needs.
Contribute to collection development efforts for liaison disciplines, ensuring that library resources align with the needs of the university’s academic programs.
Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of library field.
Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance the library and teaching abilities.
Contribute to student growth and development.
Provide service to the university and community including the program, the Library, the university, and the greater community.
Support Winona State University’s mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS or MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution (by August 2024).
Familiarity with digital experience and user experience technologies and trends.
Experience or course work for technology integration to enhance learning and teaching.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in library services.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Academic library experience Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
Knowledge of or experience with Integrated Library Systems (ALMA or other ILS), Springshare, and discovery layers.
Experience with HTML/CSS and Web content management systems.
Familiarity with usability studies, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX) design.
Experience or course work with providing reference and instruction services.
Experience or course work with collection development and liaison services.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Other Requirements A complete online application will include: 1.
A cover letter which addresses the qualifications listed previously; 2.
Curriculum Vitae/ Resume; 3.
Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); 4.
A statement explaining your personal or professional experiences in working with diverse populations (such as persons from differing race / ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, gender, or mental and physical ability) as well as how the applicant would contribute toward a diverse and inclusive academic and employment culture and community at Winona State University.
Statements should be 1 page or less; 5.
Contact Information for at least 3 references, with addresses and telephone numbers.
About About Winona State University: Founded in 1858, Winona State University (WSU) is the oldest member of the Minnesota State System of colleges and universities.
Today WSU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students across two campuses in Winona and Rochester, Minnesota (MN).
Winona State was named the second-best public institution in Minnesota by U.
S.
News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” was listed among the “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and named as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.
” Benefits Info Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefit package including life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, as well as a variety of other benefits as defined by the individual Collective Bargaining Agreements.
For information on our benefits (Medical and Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Disability and Long-Term Care; Pre-Tax Benefits; and Health and Wellness), please refer to SEGIP’s website (https://mn.
gov/mmb/segip/index.
jsp).
For information on Minnesota State’s Retirement Plan(s), please go to: https://www.
minnstate.
edu/system/hr/employees/retirement/index.
html Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2023/202423 Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date 08/19/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Accept Applications Yes Special Instructions Summary Posting Contact jobs@winona.
edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Winona State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.
We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.
As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.