Assistant or Associate Librarian - Chair, Public Services/Public Services Librarian

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JOB TITLE:

Assistant/Associate Librarian - Department Chair, Public Services/Public Services Librarian

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming Libraries seeks applicants for a Chair of Public Services. This position provides leadership for the Public Services Department, which includes circulation, interlibrary loan, stacks maintenance, mailroom, and public services/user experience operations, located at W.R. Coe Library, as well as a branch library and storage annex located on the main UW campus. The breakdown of duties for this position is 40% administration, 40% practice of librarianship, 10% scholarship, and 10% service. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Libraries.

The Chair salary includes a base amount determined by the salary range and faculty rank (assistant or associate) at the time of hire, plus an $8,208 yearly administrative stipend.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily operations of circulation, resource sharing, branch libraries, and user experience.
• Foster teamwork, cooperation, and communication within the Public Services department.
• Hire, mentor, and direct unit supervisors and faculty members in the division. Set performance goals and approve timesheets and leave for four direct reports, and approve hiring, terminations, and compensation changes for all faculty, benefited staff and student employees in the Public Services department.
• Contribute to public services functions, including reference services, student outreach and programming.
• Plan and implement assessment, policies, and workflows within the department.
• Facilitate communication and cooperation with other Libraries departments and campus partners. Advocate for department needs.
• Participate in twice-monthly Libraries leadership meetings, contributing to strategic planning efforts.
• Respond to building emergencies in consult with UW Libraries' Dean's Office and other Libraries emergency personnel.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service and professional development. https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/section-2-regulations-july-2018/uw_reg_2-409_format_effective_7-1-18.pdf.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or ALA-recognized equivalent
• Minimum 3 years professional library experience
• Supervisory and personnel management experience
• Knowledge of or experience in conflict management
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Strong customer service ethic and commitment to patron privacy
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices, issues, and trends related to public and/or access services

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with one or more aspect of public/access services: circulation, reserves, resource sharing, or stacks maintenance
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of or experience in assessing user experience, public services, or access services
• Experience with integrated library systems/library management systems, particularly in the areas of fulfillment/circulation and/or resource sharing.

* While minimum qualifications must be met to proceed to the interview stage, desired qualifications are not required. The UW Libraries is committed to providing candidates who meet the minimum qualifications with professional development funding and support to acquire skills and grow into positions. Applicants are encouraged to communicate in their application materials how their work and other experiences would benefit this position and the organization

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Cover letter that addresses job qualifications and duties

Please note: Contact information for 4 work-related references will be requested of top candidates, and must be provided at that time in the search process

Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. to ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 7/1/2025 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Work authorization sponsorship is available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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