How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position.
Job Summary
The Consultation and Discovery Librarian reports to the Director of Consultation and Discovery in the Learning and Teaching division. Learning and Teaching advances next century literacies, guides learning, and inspires curiosity through its programs and partnerships. You will be part of the Consultation and Discovery department, which provides general consultation services, promotes reference expertise among the cross-divisional Ask a Librarian services team, fosters connection to other library units and divisions to support library users' research needs, and manages the consultation platform that provides library user access to expertise from across the Library.
Who We Are
Ask a Librarian services at the University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor are one entry to the Library's network of resources and expertise across its physical and virtual presence. The Ask a Librarian team embraces a learner-centered approach to service and instruction across these service points, with an emphasis on inclusive pedagogy. These services are supportive of multiple modes of inquiry, scholarly content discovery, and applied learning and are available to users at each stage of the research lifecycle. We provide research assistance services to empower researchers, scholars, and learners to be successful in their academic careers and beyond.
Responsibilities*
- Reference and Consultation (50%)
- Participate in the Ask a Librarian services as a direct service provider and as a mentor who can provide an elevated level of expertise for questions triaged by student assistants and Ask a Librarian staff from other units.
- Contribute to the communication and knowledge infrastructures that support reference services.
- Be a member of the Executive Research Service by providing prompt confidential service to university leadership.
- Be a member of the Reference Scheduling Team to schedule librarians and staff across Ask a Librarian services and maintain the schedule throughout each semester.
- Assist the administrator of the Ask a Librarian email service. Work with the email administrator to provide oversight of the service, train staff providing the service, conduct assessment, and maintain relevant infrastructure.
- Instruction and Projects (40%)
- Help deliver reference and information service training to students and Ask a Librarian service staff throughout the year. This will include developing training materials and maintaining appropriate content with several tools.
- Collaborate with the student supervisor to deliver staff training.
- Serve on the Citation Management Service Team and provide expertise on citation management services through the creation and maintenance of online resources, participating in consultation and instruction, and serving as a point person for email queries.
- Promote the Library's learning environment by preparing instruction in one-on-one, small group, large class environments; author online instructional materials.
- Participate in unit, division and Library projects.
- Service and Professional Development (10%)
- Participate in appropriate unit, department and library-wide meetings; instructional forums, presentations, sessions or workshops; and library teams or committees.
- Participate in ongoing learning and professional development relevant to position responsibilities and areas of interest.
Required Qualifications*
- ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library or Information Science and prior work experience in a research library or equivalent setting; or a relevant Masters Degree and 3+ years experience in a research library or equivalent research setting.
- 3+ years of experience providing direct reference services with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding public service and responding to the input and needs of both staff and library users.
- 1+ years experience teaching or staff training with a demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical methodologies to deliver training and instruction for diverse groups of users (diverse backgrounds, learning styles, academic disciplines, ages, experience levels).
- Demonstrated knowledge of current and new reference, instruction, and learning technologies.
- Understanding of diversity and the importance of inclusion expressed through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Hybrid, on-site
Additional Information
The anticipated hire date is Spring 2025.
Appointment is anticipated as an Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Sr. Associate Librarian. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The target salary range for this position is $61,000 to $66,000 for the Assistant Librarian Rank, $66,000 - $76,000 for the Associate Librarian rank, and $76,000 - $89,500 for the Sr. Associate Librarian rank. For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact [email protected].
This appointment is subject to the UM/LEO-GLAM collective bargaining agreement.
Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement.
The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 days of sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments' retirement benefits are available.
This position may be eligible for hybrid or on-site work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. For more information about the University of Michigan modes of work, click here.
It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the 2022-2025 UM|LEO-GLAM agreement, each appointing unit will designate an administrative contact ("administrative designee") who is responsible for communicating with the necessary parties about accommodations requests made by Employees in that appointing unit on each campus. The Administrative Designee for Learning and Teaching- Consultation and Discovery is Maria Gonzalez. They may be reached at 734-764-7196 or [email protected].Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
