TRIBAL LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES & MUSEUMS (TLAM) & ISCHOOL LIBRARY MANAGER

University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Madison, WISCONSIN
Deadline: 01 Dec 2022

TRIBAL LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES & MUSEUMS (TLAM) & ISCHOOL LIBRARY MANAGER

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job no: 266879-AS
Work type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full Time
Department:L&S/THE INFORMATION SCHOOL
 Location: Madison
Categories: Libraries and Archives: Research, Learning, and User Support


Job Summary:

The iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a dynamic professional to join our team as the Tribal Libraries, Archives & Museums (TLAM) & iSchool Library Manager.
The position will be responsible for stewarding the iSchool program in Tribal Libraries, Archives & Museums (TLAM). This involves teaching in the Tribal Libraries, Archives & Museums curriculum. Specifically, it requires working with students to develop and maintain respectful, responsible, and reciprocal relationships with longstanding community partners through ongoing experiential learning projects. A candidate for the position will have a developed understanding of information issues and practices and experience working in Indigenous information and community contexts. The position will also manage the iSchool Laboratory Library. This includes collaborating with a collections librarian and supervising student staff to oversee library operations and user services. The position serves as the subject liaison for library and information studies and information sciences.
Responsibilities: Provides a wide variety of the most advanced professional library services which may include teaching, learning, public services, circulation, assessment, reference, selection, and outreach to support creative exploration, intellectual growth, and scholarly pursuits. Serves as a resource to others and regularly solves complex problems based on advanced knowledge and expertise. Initiates process improvements, policy changes, and new initiatives to contribute towards continual improvement in services and operations.
  • 5% Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues
  • 5% Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature
  • 20% Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
  • 5% Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
  • 20% Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs
  • 15% Oversees day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
  • 5% Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences
  • 5% Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels
  • 10% May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
  • 10% Continually develop knowledge of evolving issues in Indigenous information through research, community involvement, and ongoing relationships.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Master's Degree
Library and Information Studies or similar field
Qualifications:

Required skills/qualifications:
- Master's in Library and Information Studies or similar field
- Knowledge and experience in tribal libraries, archives or museums
- Experience in building respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and responsibly addressing community information needs
- Understanding of dynamic and evolving issues surrounding Indigenous information
issues
Preferred skills/qualifications:
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Supervisory experience
- Work experience in library, museum, archive, or other information institutions.
- Knowledge/experience in academic libraries and/or public services
Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and equity within the department and college.
Additional Information:

The published start date of 1/8/2023 is flexible.
How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact Lori Ushman, iSchool Department Administrator, at [email protected] .
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.
Contact:

Lori Ushman
[email protected]
608-263-2908
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Lib II-Res, Learn & User Supp(LM002)
Department(s):

A485100-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/THE INFORMATION SCHOOL
Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:

266879-AS
  The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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Applications Open: Sep 29 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Dec 1 2022 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

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