Student Engagement Librarian

University of Kentucky Libraries Student Engagement Librarian Recently embarking on a historic $2.1 billion comprehensive campaign, the University of Kentucky set an ambitious path to be a destination for students, scholars, and healthcare providers to forge new discoveries and arrive at world-class outcomes. University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the university’s research enterprise, and we are looking for a faculty librarian to be the Student Engagement Librarian. The Student Engagement Librarian will be responsible for creating and curating information literacy modules and learning objects that include general, subject, and graduate-level modules and objects. This position will provide information literacy instruction both in-person and virtually with a focus on first-year and first-generation students. Additionally, this position will serve as a liaison to first-year programs and academic departments. Early career librarians, including those who will have completed a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program by June 30, 2023, are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky Libraries guiding principle is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This principle informs all aspects of our work and requires all library personnel to actively consider and address barriers that permeate institutional structures and systems. Viewing our work through this EDI lens, we are committed to building collections, enhancing services, and providing spaces that reflect and support individuals with diverse perspectives and abilities. Responsibilities • Creates information literacy modules and learning objects, including general, subject, and graduate-level modules and objects in collaboration with colleagues. • Participates in the outreach and promotion of library services and resources. • Serves as liaison to first-year programs and actively develops professional relationships with faculty, researchers, and students in assigned disciplines. • Provides in-depth, specialized research consultations for students, faculty, and visiting scholars. • Leads course-based library instruction for assigned departments and partners with instructors to integrate information literacy into the curriculum. • Identifies current and emerging user needs to inform new or existing library programs, programming, services, and partnerships. • Participates in faculty governance and other shared leadership opportunities. Required Qualifications • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program by appointment date or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience. • Experience in planning and providing instruction. • Ability to meet the requirements of tenure-track position through research, publication, and/or professional engagement. Preferred Qualifications • Experience creating instruction modules and/or learning objects. • Record of scholarship, teaching, and/or active membership in professional associations. As a member of the UKL faculty, this position participates in planning, shared governance, and UK Libraries-wide faculty activities. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure eligible position in the Librarian Title Series (open rank) which requires scholarship, professional development, and service that contributes to the effectiveness of UK Libraries, the university, and the profession as outlined in Administrative Regulation 2:7 (https://www.uky.edu/regs/ar2-7). Your Distribution of Effort (DOE) range: Primary assignment: 70-80%, Service/Prof. development and scholarship 20-30% and is reviewed at minimum annually each year. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The minimum salary for a Librarian IV is $57,000 and for a Librarian III is $62,500. Position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track eligible position. All career levels are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Recently recognized as one of the best employers in higher education by The Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked among America’s Best Employers and Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes Magazine, the University of Kentucky strives to create an environment where all staff and faculty are embraced and supported. Employees are offered a wide array of excellent benefit options and more information is available at: www.uky.edu/HR/benefits. Library tenure-track faculty are also eligible to receive a generous relocation allowance, start-up funding for research, and annual professional development/travel funds. The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university of approximately 32,000 students, 3,500 faculty, and 15,000 staff dedicated to improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. With over 200 academic programs across sixteen colleges and professional schools, the University plays a critical leadership role by promotion diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being. Located in the beautiful bluegrass region of central Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Libraries includes the main William T. Young Library, Medical Center Library, Special Collections Research Center, Fine Arts Library, Education Library, Lexmark Library, and Science & Engineering Library. Combined library holdings total more than four million volumes. The system has a faculty of 55 and a support and professional staff of 85. UK Libraries currently uses the Ex Libris Alma and Primo systems. UK Libraries memberships include the Association of Research Libraries, LYRASIS, ASERL, and the Center for Research Libraries. UK is a regional depository for government publications. To apply, interested applicants must complete a UK Online Academic Profile at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/449061 and attach two documents: • Curriculum vitae • Cover letter Please include contact information for three references when prompted in the application. We ask that one of the references be your current supervisor. Please note, the current supervisor will only be contacted if you are selected for a final round of interviews on campus. If you have any questions, contact H/R employment, phone (859) 257-9555, press 2. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 10th and continue until the position is filled.

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