Student Engagement Librarian

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
040626
Department Code
20621-5444
Department
SU Libraries
Job Title
Student Engagement Librarian
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$58,500 - $66,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Student Engagement Librarian will contribute to the work of the Libraries' Learning and Academic Engagement Department by leading user experience and engagement activities, serving as liaison to assigned University Student Experience units, and providing reference and instructional services. Reporting to the Head of the Learning and Academic Engagement (LAE) Department, the librarian will actively contribute to LAE department goals and serve on cross-unit teams that focus on Libraries-wide projects and initiatives as needed. The Student Engagement Librarian will demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, and will work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and campus partners to contribute to a shared vision of the Libraries' role in student success.
Qualifications
Required

• MLIS (ALA-accredited) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing user services in a library setting.

Preferred

• Experience in planning, implementing, or contributing to user engagement projects in an academic library setting.
• At least one year of experience providing user-facing services in an academic library setting.

Job Specific Qualifications
Required

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, professionals, and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to navigate multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time.
• Experience using reference tools, search interfaces, and reference interview techniques.
• Leadership ability and commitment to continuous learning.
• Commitment to providing responsible and innovative services to a culturally and racially diverse campus.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills .
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.

Preferred

• Project management experience, especially in a library setting.
• Demonstrated success in providing excellent public service to students, faculty, and researchers.
• Experience in or ability to gather and analyze data.
• Ability to clearly and concisely convey information including research findings via presentations, reports, and other appropriate delivery methods.

Responsibilities
User Experience and Engagement

• Lead user experience activities and, using the data from these efforts, make recommendations for changes and improvements to the Libraries' services, resources, and spaces.
• Coordinate the Student Libraries Advisory Board, in collaboration with a team of Libraries' stakeholders, to invite and utilize student feedback about the Libraries, while providing opportunities for Student Engagement and experiential learning.
• Supervise and mentor graduate student employees and other staff in the above activities as needed.

Liaison and Instructional Services

• Serve as liaison to assigned University Student Experience units.
• Collaborate with staff in liaison areas to develop and provide outreach services and programs to engage undergraduate students across academic disciplines and interests and promote Libraries resources and services.
• Support instructional activities and provide instruction as needed.

Reference and Information Services

• Provide the full range of general and interdisciplinary reference services, both in-person and virtual, including the information desk, local and consortial chat, email reference, and off-desk consultations.
• Model best practices for reference and customer service.
• Provide reference training and ongoing support to new Learning and Academic Engagement staff and graduate student employees.
• Provide regular staff development opportunities on reference and other topics to Learning and Academic Engagement staff.

Professional Development and Service

• Participate in interdisciplinary library teams as assigned.
• Engage in activities that contribute to the advancement of the Libraries, the University, and the library profession.
• Maintain awareness of professional developments, issues, and practices through research and activities that increase one's knowledge and abilities, and that positively impact one's performance and service contributions.

Other duties and projects as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/103586
Job Posting Date
02/06/2024
Application Deadline
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Job Category
Staff
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