Librarian I, Social Sciences

Wayne State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Posting Number
045700  
Position Title
Librarian I, Social Sciences  
Number of Vacancies
1  
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
01 - University Libraries  
Primary Department
H0104-Collections & Scholarly Communication  
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Serve as an information resource on policies, services, and resources;
Serve as their contact person when they have a library related question;
Provide reliable, consistent, and timely service and responses;
Provide discipline specific instruction;
Provide discipline specific reference assistance;
Provide discipline specific research consultations;
Develop collections to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the students and faculty; and
Serve as a resource for information on scholarly communication and copyright.
Communicate changes in library services and resources  
Unique Duties
 
Qualifications
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program;
Two years of professional academic library experience;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse users and actively promote library services and resources;
Demonstrated ability and commitment to working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals;
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly moving information environment;
Evidence of good judgment, self-motivation, and customer service orientation; and
Ability to meet university standards for research, publication, and professional service commensurate with Employment Security Status and promotion.  
Preferred Qualifications
 
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable  
Test Scheduling
 
Working Conditions
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  
Job Type
Full-Time  
Job Category
Faculty and Academic Staff  

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2021  
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
07-14-2021  
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No  
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)  

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.  
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