Location: Syracuse,NY, USA
The Student Success and Wellness Librarian will contribute to the work of the Libraries Learning and Academic Engagement Department by serving as liaison to the University departments of Athletics, the Barnes Center (health and wellness), Retention and Student Success, and Living Learning Communities, and providing general reference and instructional services. Reporting to the Head of the Learning and Academic Engagement (LAE) Department, the Student Success and Wellness 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 Success and Wellness Librarian will work both independently and collaboratively with other LAE Librarians, library colleagues, and campus partners to contribute to a shared vision of the Libraries role in student success.
Qualifications
* Masters of Library Sciences (ALA-accredited) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
* Experience providing user services in a library setting required.
* Experience in planning, implementing, or contributing to user engagement activities in an academic library setting.
* At least one year of experience providing user-facing services in an academic library setting.
Job Specific Qualifications
* Work collaboratively with faculty, students, professionals, and colleagues.
* Use reference tools, search interfaces, and reference interview techniques.
* Work cooperatively in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
* Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to navigate multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time.
* Leadership ability and commitment to continuous learning.
* Commitment to providing responsible and innovative services to a culturally and racially diverse campus.
* Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
* Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
* Success in providing excellent public service to students, faculty and researchers.
Responsibilities
* Serve as liaison to the University departments of Athletics, the Barnes Center (health and wellness), Retention and Student Success, and Living Learning Communities.
* Collaborate with staff in liaison areas to develop and provide outreach services and programs to engage undergraduate students and promote Libraries resources and services.
* Work with other librarians in the Department of Learning and Academic Engagement to integrate input from liaison areas into user experience efforts.
* Assist with planning and implementing LAE department-coordinated events.
* Participate in the Libraries undergraduate, introductory information literacy instruction program as a member of the Libraries Instruction Team.
* Provide information literacy and instructional services for liaison areas.
* 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.
* 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 as assigned.
Keywords: SU Libraries, SU Library, Library, Libraries
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.