Liaison Librarian

E03 Vermont State University; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont State Colleges System seeks a liaison librarian to provide faculty outreach related to instructional materials and information literacy, coordinating online consultations and on-campus services at a designated location (VTSU or CCV).

Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty to integrate open access resources, developing workshops, maintaining LibGuides CMS, and promoting library services across campuses.

Qualifications

• Be the on-campus liaison librarian for a specific location at VTSU or CCV.
• Work with faculty in assigned areas on integrating open access resources and open educational resources into their coursework.
• Develop and teach library workshops and video tutorials.
• Maintain LibGuides content management system (CMS) for online research guides in addition to other Springshare products.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference service and research support to all students and faculty via live chat, email, virtual, and in-person office hours.
• Promote library information and news via cross-campus communications and the library's social media platforms.
• Meet with the assigned program or department faculty to discuss collection development, library resources, and services.
• Review collection statistics with the library director to manage and maintain diverse and inclusive collections.
• Collaborate within the liaison area to recommend materials for a wider and/or interdisciplinary audience.
• Serve on system-wide library committees.

Skills

Information literacy

Liaison librarian

Workshop facilitation

Virtual reference

LibGuides CMS

Cross-campus communication

Open educational resources

Tools

LibGuides CMS

Springshare

Job description

Provide faculty outreach related to instructional materials and manage information literacy and consultations online including the learning management system.

• Be the on-campus liaison librarian for a specific location at VTSU or CCV.
• Facilitate and maintain communication between the libraries and assigned programs and departments.
• Work with faculty in assigned areas on integrating open access resources and open educational resources into their coursework.
• Work with liaison team members to ensure equitable service among all programs and departments in the designated team.
• Work with VSCS Library Director to develop policies and procedures for virtual reference and instructional services.
• Provide reference service and research support to all students and faculty via live chat, email, virtual, and in-person office hours.
• Develop and teach general library workshops and subject-specific workshops as well as pre-recorded workshops and video tutorials.
• Maintain LibGuides content management system (CMS) for online research guides in addition to other Springshare products.
• Promote library information and news via cross-campus communications and the library's social media platforms.
• Meet with the assigned program or department faculty to discuss collection development, library resources, and services.
• Review collection statistics with the library director to manage and maintain diverse and inclusive collections.
• Work with the library director to help adjust collection development as necessary in response to new and deleted curricular, program, and research needs.
• Collaborate within the liaison area to recommend materials for a wider and/or interdisciplinary audience.
• Serve on system-wide library committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Posting Responsibilities: Unit Determination: Professional, Administrative, Technical - VSC United Professionals

Budgeted Wage for this Position: To fill opening liaison librarian position.

Exempt Status: Exempt Grade: S13

HOURS: Sundays-Thursdays 10am-6pm during the academic year and 8am-4pm in the summer and breaks.

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 37.5

At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education - not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies. VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state. Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners - from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose. If you're passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System - and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state.