Public Services Librarian

UWMIL University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking a Public Services Librarian for the AGSL to provide reference, instruction, and public programs. This role supports day-to-day AGSL operations, collaborates with faculty, curates collections, and engages with diverse patrons across campus and beyond.

Responsibilities include designing and assessing instruction, developing exhibits, supervising student workers, and serving on campus and professional committees to advance librarianship.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited school by date of employment.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher in geography, history, or related area.
• Experience with special collections, cartographic collections, and academic/research libraries.
• Experience supervising student workers and creating exhibits.
• Familiarity with metadata standards for cartographic, rare book, and archival materials.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff.
• Oversees day-to-day functions of library operations or services.
• Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in multiple formats.
• Provides reference and research assistance.
• Promotes collections and services through exhibits, presentations, and programs.
• Directs training and supervision of student workers.
• Serves as liaison to disciplines and campus units for collections and services.
• Participates in committees to advance librarianship locally and nationally.

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Bachelor’s degree in geography, history, or related area

Job description

Job Title

Position Title: Public Services Librarian

Job Category and Employment Type

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Duties

• Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff outside of their unit on a regular basis
• Oversees day‑to‑day functions of one or more library operations or services
• Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs
• Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
• Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
• Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature
• Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues
• Develops, curates, and manages collections
• May direct the day‑to‑day activities of student workers
• Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels
• Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
• Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences

Job Duties – Public Services Librarian (AGSL)

• Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats
• Provides timely and accurate reference and research assistance
• Promotes collections and services through engaging physical and digital exhibits, presentations, and public programs
• Develops and coordinates specialized projects, programs, procedures, and services
• Oversees day‑to‑day functions of the AGSL's reference, instruction, and outreach programs
• Directs the training and supervises day‑to‑day activities of student workers
• Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff outside of their unit on a regular basis
• Works to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve AGSL’s public services experiences
• Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
• Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national level

Department

The AGSL is part of the UWM Libraries. It is one of the premier collections of its kind in North America, supporting instruction, research, and outreach at UWM and around the world. The collection contains maps, atlases, books, periodicals, photos, and geospatial data supporting a wide range of disciplines. The collections are worldwide in coverage and date from the 15th century to the present. They have been used widely in exhibits, publications, documentaries, and digital collections. The AGSL offers scholarly programs for the campus and local community and welcomes visiting scholars from across the U.S. and the world. More information is available on the AGSL website at https://uwm.edu/libraries/agsl/.

Compensation

• 52,000-58,000

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited school by date of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geography, history, or related area
• Training/experience in special collections, experience with rare and modern cartographic collections
• Evidence of experience in an academic or research library
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with faculty to plan and teach library instruction involving use of primary source materials
• Experience supervising the day‑to‑day work of student employees
• Experience with the creation of physical and virtual exhibits
• Familiarity with resource description, such as metadata standards and schemas for describing cartographic, rare book, and archival collections
• Evidence of experience working with foreign language materials

Competencies

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to public services and strong interpersonal skills for assisting users from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to manage projects effectively and independently, strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of geographic concepts and cartographic resource

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. UWM will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Employment will require verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The University of Wisconsin‑Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second‑largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high‑quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 187 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans.

Benefits Summary

• Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.
• Detailed summary benefits information available (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).

Contact Information

Please direct all questions to Amy Rehfeldt at [e-mail]