Social Sciences Librarian
$50,000–$52,000 year
On-siteKenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$50,000–$52,000 yearEnterprise
Full TimeEnterprise
Job Summary
Conduct research instruction, library tours, and field trip liaison services for social science students, faculty, and visiting K-12 groups. Deliver specialized research help, curate collections for Teacher Education and Psychology departments, and design instruction in various formats for campus patrons. Coordinate day-to-day library operations, direct student workers, and serve on committees to advance higher education goals. Cultivate relationships with vendors and professional colleagues while obtaining materials and resolving complex patron inquiries.
Required Qualifications
- MLIS or MIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program by position start date
- Experience providing service to patrons in a library
- Interest in working with students and instructors in Teacher Education, Psychology, social sciences, and related fields
- Interest in organizing and leading tours and field trips
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and current technology skills
- Ability to work effectively in small groups or teams
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to lift books or equipment up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to push and pull book carts
- Must be able to reach overhead
- Must be able to bend to the floor
- Must be able to work in rarely dusty or dirty conditions
- Transcriptions will be required upon hire
Desired Qualifications
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations
- Experience preparing online instruction
- Experience providing research help services
- Experience or demonstrated interest in academic or library AI applications
- Experience working in an academic library
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Experience working with a diverse population
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