DIGITAL COLLECTIONS & REFERENCE LIBRARIAN University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin Law Library seeks an energetic and intellectually curious professional to join our team as the Digital Collections and Reference Librarian. This newly created position is responsible for managing and developing our growing UW Law School Digital Repository (https://repository.law.wisc.edu/) which provides open access to faculty research and scholarship, historical materials and oral histories, special collections, and unique legal sources developed with community partners. The position works closely with others to curate content, develop metadata, and make design improvements. Created using open-source tools, the UW Law School Digital Repository is among the largest academic law library digital repositories. To learn more, watch our short video, “Maximizing Scholarly Access, Impact, and Visibility at the UW Law Library” at https://go.wisc.edu/nu5151

In addition, the Digital Collections and Reference Librarian will join a team of reference librarians dedicated to providing high-quality reference, research, instructional, and outreach services to the UW Law School community and beyond. This position works some regularly scheduled hours at the reference desk, which may include occasional weekend or evening hours, and may have an option for some remote work.

All Law Library staff members work closely together to create a learning and working environment that supports diversity, equity, and belonging for all students, staff, faculty, and public patrons.

Responsibilities:

Provides a wide variety of the most advanced professional library services which may include teaching, learning, public services, circulation, assessment, reference, selection, and outreach to support creative exploration, intellectual growth, and scholarly pursuits. Serves as a resource to others and regularly solves complex problems based on advanced knowledge and expertise. Initiates process improvements, policy changes, and new initiatives to contribute towards continual improvement in services and operations.

5% Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
10% Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues
10% Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature
5% Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
15% Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
15% Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs
10% Oversees day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
5% Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences
5% Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels
5% May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
15% Develops, curates, and manages collections

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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

Education:

Required
Master’s Degree
An M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school is required.

Qualifications:

Required:

Experience with digital collections and digital collection platforms, such as institutional repositories, digital exhibits, and/or digital asset management systems.
Experience working with Dublin Core and other metadata standards.
Knowledge of current trends in digital collections such as persistent identifiers, ontologies, and archival standards.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying size and scope simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both a variety of people and independently.

Preferred:

Experience working with patrons in a library setting, especially in a law library or academic library, or other customer service experience.
Knowledge of the law and legal research and/or experience working in a legal setting.
Experience working with library research tools and technology, including databases, ILS catalogs, and LibGuides.
Experience with the Omeka digital collection platform.
Knowledge of and/or experience working with scholarly communications in an academic setting.
Knowledge of and/or experience with website design or UI design.
Experience with computer programming using a scripting language such as Ruby or Python, or interest in learning to program.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Primary Monday-Friday daytime with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $62,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

Located in the heart of Madison, WI, the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a vibrant and inclusive community with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our campus is just steps away from the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol, providing easy access to state law in action, as well as scenic hiking trails, beautiful lakes, and parks, including the famous Dane County Farmer’s Market. With excellent public schools, diverse neighborhoods, and a wide range of family-friendly activities, Madison is frequently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States. Join us and experience world-class resources, a beautiful campus, a bustling city with a thriving arts and culture scene, diverse dining options, and plenty of outdoor recreational activities.

How to Apply:

To apply, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume through the Jobs at UW website (www.jobs.wisc.edu) under job #276728 by the consideration date.

Contact:

Justin Boehm
[email protected]
608-890-4466
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Lib II-Res, Learn & User Supp(LM002)

Department(s):

A45-LAW SCHOOL/LIBRARY/LIBRARY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

276728-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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).

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