Global Humanities & Language Studies Librarian

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Generous leave

Job summary

The University of Iowa Libraries invites applications for a Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian at the Specialist Librarian level to support research, teaching, and learning across global programs. The role emphasizes liaison work with LLLC, Spanish and Portuguese, and related interdisciplinary initiatives.

You will lead instruction and outreach, develop and manage collections, and participate in faculty partnerships and programs such as the MFA in Literary Translation and the UI

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in an academic or research library.
• Experience providing instruction and outreach services in an academic library setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison to LLLC and Spanish/Portuguese; teach online course and provide instruction.
• Build, assess, and manage collections; participate in selection and budgeting decisions.
• Deliver reference services and research consultations via multiple channels.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Public service

Education

MLA/ALA accredited degree

Job description

The University of Iowa Libraries invites applications for a Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian at the Specialist Librarian level to support research, teaching, and learning across global programs. The role emphasizes liaison work with LLLC, Spanish and Portuguese, and related interdisciplinary initiatives.

You will lead instruction and outreach, develop and manage collections, and participate in faculty partnerships and programs such as the MFA in Literary Translation and the UI