Associate Librarian for Research and Digital Scholarship

Western Kentucky University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an Associate Librarian for Research and Digital Scholarship. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee vital operations in research and digital scholarship, supporting both students and faculty in their academic endeavors. You'll collaborate with diverse academic programs and lead workshops that enhance learning and innovation. With a commitment to community engagement and academic excellence, this position allows you to make a significant impact in a dynamic educational environment. If you're passionate about research and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, preferably in Library Science or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in library settings, supporting research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Center for Research and Creative Activity.
• Assist with research needs of students and faculty.
• Conduct workshops and collaborate with academic programs.

Skills

Research Support

Education Technology

Workshop Facilitation

Grant Writing

Supervision

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Masters in Library and Information Studies (MLIS)

Masters in a highly-research oriented discipline

Tools

Digital Learning Tools

Job description

Associate Librarian for Research and Digital Scholarship

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

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Department: LIBRARIES

Locations: Macomb, IL

Posted: May 9, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: FT - Continuous

PositionID: 188036

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Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: July1, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the operation of the Center for Research and Creative Activity.
• Oversee the operation of the Digital Scholarship Center.
• Participate in the Information and Reference desk's hours.
• Assist with the research and learning needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Collaborate with colleges, schools and academic programs.
• Participate in the development of grant proposals.
• Conduct workshops with university and community stakeholders.
• Assist with oversight of daily library operations.
• Supervise library staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

RANK & SALARY: This is an 11-month appointment. Salary ranges from $5,400 to $6,000 per month or $59,400 to $66,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits.

These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/ vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [e-mail] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold an ALA accredited Masters in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree or a Masters in a highly-research oriented discipline.
• Minimum of 2-years of experience in libraries.
• Minimum of 2-years of experience supporting students with research and scholarly projects.
• Demonstrated experience with education technology and digital learning tools.
• Experience conducting workshops and trainings.
• Experience in developing and writing grant proposals.
• Supervision of staff experience.
• Experience with or interest in patent and intellectual property training and work.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse academic community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience at libraries at institutions of higher education or research institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in diversity plan implementation at the University level.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT:

Malpass Libraries at Western Illinois University holds designation as a Research university (masters: larger) by the Carnegie Foundation Classification System, which provides excellent opportunities to support research in curricular and community engagement. Serving over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, Malpass Libraries' collections and services support the mission of both the institution and the libraries.
WIU Mission: "Western Illinois University empowers students, faculty, and staff to lead dynamic and diverse communities. We provide student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by innovative teaching, research, and service, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional and global perspectives. We engage our students in educational opportunities guided by
a professional and diverse faculty and staff in collaboration with alumni and community partners."
Malpass Libraries Mission: "University Libraries identifies, collects, organizes, preserves and provides access to information resources and services to support the University's commitment to academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth and social responsibility."

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

Western Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We value inclusion as a core value and as an essential element of Western's public service mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives. Western believes in the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society as integral to the success of all individuals.

At WIU, we will:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all members of our University communities. Educate and empower students, staff, and faculty to be social justice advocates.
• Provide curricula, programs, training, resources, and environments that reflect and strengthen the diversity of our communities, and to elevate cultural awareness and understanding.
• Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive access to University facilities, programs, resources, and services.
• Create inclusive and equitable policies and practices.
• Diversify the University's workforce by assessing hiring practices to attract, retain, and develop talented staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Address intergroup disparities through areas as representation, retention, learning outcomes, and graduation rates.
• Create a Universitywide diversity plan to ensure a continued commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity.

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccaulaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.

Application Instructions:

Complete applications include:

1) a letter of application

2) current curriculum vita or resume

3) copies of unofficial or official academic transcripts; official copies will be requested of selected candidate

4) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload, individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on May 27, 2025.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to:Dr. Holly Nikels, Interim Associate Provost for Budget, Personnel and Student Affairs at [e-mail].

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

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