Open Knowledge & Research Librarian — Outreach & OA

Edgewood University; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood University seeks a full-time Research and Outreach Librarian to support faculty and students across health sciences, business and communication, and education in online learning. The role provides online and in-person reference services, conducts in-depth research consultations, and leads course-integrated instruction.

You will serve as the Open Knowledge liaison, promoting open data and open educational resources, supporting OA publishing, and contributing to the library’s budget,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of degrees and experience in library and information science.
• Demonstrated ability to provide learning support in a student-centered environment.
• Experience with budgeting and data management.

Responsibilities

• Serves as reference librarian in public service area and trains staff.
• Acts as library liaison to academic units and provides customized services.
• Provides specialized reference assistance on-site and remotely.
• Leads course-integrated instruction across disciplines for undergrad and graduate levels.
• Engages in collection development and management within assigned areas.
• Collaborates with chairs and faculty to determine collection priorities.
• Participates in marketing and outreach activities.
• Maintains awareness of best practices in library instruction and services.

Skills

Teaching online learning

Instructional design

Budget management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Education

Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (MLiS) from an ALA accredited program or equivalent combination of degrees and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Teams

LibGuides

Job description

Edgewood University seeks a full-time Research and Outreach Librarian to support faculty and students across health sciences, business and communication, and education in online learning. The role provides online and in-person reference services, conducts in-depth research consultations, and leads course-integrated instruction.

You will serve as the Open Knowledge liaison, promoting open data and open educational resources, supporting OA publishing, and contributing to the library’s budget,