Research Librarian: Liaison to Extended University Programs

Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa invites service-oriented professionals to apply for the position of Research Librarian: Liaison to the Extended University Programs (EUP) . We seek a librarian to provide reference and instruction services to our online and on-campus undergraduate and graduate students. The ideal candidate is passionate about student success and will play a key role in creating an optimal experience for users of the BVU Library. This position is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position This position reports to the Library Director and works cooperatively with the director to meet the research needs of our patrons.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• providing service via chat, email, Zoom/Teams, phone, and in person. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
• library instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• creating instructional aids such as research guides and video tutorials.
• assisting in training library student workers.
• maintaining and growing the library’s social media presence.
• engaging faculty to promote library use.

Required:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or equivalent.
• Commitment to public service and student success.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic libraries.
• Ability to work individually and collegially.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple tasks, sometimes on tight deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity, an ability to learn and adopt technologies quickly, and the capacity to anticipate, prevent and solve problems.
• High attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred:

• One to three years of recent professional experience working in an academic library.
• Library instruction experience or coursework or other teaching experience.
• Experience with library outreach activities, including hosting events and building a sustainable social media presence.
• Experience working with WMS ILS and Canvas LMS.
• Experience promoting open educational resources (OERs).

Date Available:

July 1, 2023

Apply by June 9, 2023, for first consideration.

Buena Vista University is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in Northwest Iowa. Since 1891, we have prepared students for lifelong success and blended liberal arts with real-world applications. We foster an environment based on success both for our students and our employees, and we strive to build and support a diverse community. BVU firmly stands behind our motto, Education for Service, and was recently awarded the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification . Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer

BVU Benefit Highlights

• Excellent health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Employer contribution to a retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• Undergraduate degree tuition grant and tuition exchange opportunities for employees and their family
• Master’s Degree tuition grant for employees

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer