The Science & Engineering Diversity Resident Librarian joins a collegial team of librarians that engages with the research, teaching, and learning of UW-Madison’s science and engineering community. Mentorship and collaboration with colleagues will provide a robust structure for professional growth and contributions. As a member of the Agriculture, Geoscience, & Environmental Science Team, the Resident Librarian will take a collaborative approach to building relationships with faculty, staff, and students to develop and provide reference, research, and instruction services. They will participate in scholarly communications and research data management initiatives and build experience in those areas. Reporting to the Science & Engineering Libraries Research Services Manager, this resident librarian will have opportunities to participate in UW-Madison Libraries-wide committees to help shape future policies and services.

When applying, your cover letter should speak to the following:
– Required qualifications
– Interest in academic librarianship and public services for science and engineering

We encourage candidates from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to apply for this position, and to speak to the identities that inform their lived experience or their professional interests in their cover letter. Please use the following link for more information on our commitment to the ACRL Diversity Alliance: https://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/diversityalliance.

The Libraries at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, equality, and respect among our staff, students, collections, and services. We strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment.

• 15% Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
• 5% Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues
• 10% Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature
• 15% Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
• 45% Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
• 5% Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
• 5% Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels

• Participates collaboratively as a member of the Agriculture, Geoscience, & Environmental Science Team to engage the SEL user community by building relationships and developing an understanding of their research, teaching, and learning needs.
• Provides research consultations and responds to questions that support research productivity/workflows and that improve information discovery, use, and management.
• Contributes to programming that supports undergraduate student success with an emphasis on students in STEM.
• Participates in professional service and continuing education, with particular focus on advancing information’s impact on the STEM community.
• Participates in both Science & Engineering Libraries’ (SEL) Scholarly Communication Team and Research Data Management Team in the delivery, enhancement, and expansion of services.
• Advances research workflows, data management, knowledge sharing, and research impact. This may also include developing educational initiatives and supporting community-building and partnerships with divisions, departments, centers, and programs.
• Participates in the library’s extensive in-person, blended, and online library teaching and learning program

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:
– Interest in aspects of scholarly communication and/or research data management
– A demonstrated commitment to public service.
– Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
– Comfort with public speaking.

Monday-Friday business hours; may include occasional evening or weekend backup shifts.

Expected onsite 60%, with onsite public services responsibilities a priority.

The UW-Madison Libraries have a proud record of accomplishment and service. The Libraries manage the 11th largest research collection in North America with exceptional access to print and digital materials from our libraries at UW-Madison and around the world. The many libraries on campus have a long-standing commitment to innovation, developing and offering new services needed to support 21st-century teaching, learning and research. New study and learning spaces have been created, and traditional spaces have been modernized. Libraries include collaborative digital media spaces and classrooms, active learning instructional areas, and inviting environments that are conducive to both group work and solitary study and research.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Your cover letter should speak to:

– Required qualifications
– Interest in academic librarianship and public services for science and engineering

We encourage candidates from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to apply for this position, and to speak to the identities that inform their lived experience or their professional interests in their cover letter. Please use the following link for more information on our commitment to the ACRL Diversity Alliance: https://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/diversityalliance.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.