Student Success Librarian (Two Openings) - The
UConn Library seeks two proactive librarians who are passionate about
positively impacting the holistic student experience. The Student
Success Librarians will work collaboratively with Library colleagues,
students, and campus partners to actively support student academic
success and lifelong learning at UConn. The successful candidates will
draw on strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to build and
maintain successful working partnerships across the UConn Library and
larger University community.
Reporting to the Head of Reference
& Curriculum Services, both Student Success Librarians will
develop, deliver, and assess engaging, scalable, and sustainable
programming and services. One position will have a special focus on
advancing Open Educational Resources (OER) efforts and the other on
advancing the Library’s information literacy programming.
Along
with all UConn Library personnel, the successful candidates will
advance diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion efforts at the
Library, making positive contributions to a culture of inclusion and
respect in all interactions within the Library and across the
University. The contributions of the successful candidates will
exemplify the UConn Library values of kindness and trust, curiosity and
inquiry, equity and inclusion, and having fun.
Appointment and Application Terms:
This is a full-time position based in Storrs, Connecticut. The
University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including
employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable
work environment. Rank and salary are dependent upon education,
qualifications, and experience.
Applications must be submitted online using UConn Jobs
(reference search # 494988) and include a cover letter, detailed
resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Candidates should address in their cover letter and/or resume how their
candidacy meets the position responsibilities, minimum qualifications,
and preferred qualifications (if applicable).
Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to ellen.silbermann@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by February 28, 2021. (Search #494988)
