Special Collections Librarian — Assistant Professor

UWLAC University of Wisconsin La Crosse; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Special Collections Librarian at the Murphy Library, rank Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will co-manage the Special Collections unit, lead acquisitions and processing, and promote information literacy through instruction and outreach.

Start date January 7, 2027; rolling review with earliest applications prioritized.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited library science program.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage the Special Collections unit under the department chair.
• Lead collection development, donor relations, and archival processing.
• Collaborate with cataloging and information literacy efforts, including instruction.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Special Collections Librarian at the Murphy Library, rank Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will co-manage the Special Collections unit, lead acquisitions and processing, and promote information literacy through instruction and outreach.

Start date January 7, 2027; rolling review with earliest applications prioritized.