"Faculty Librarian"

Job Description

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as Fixed-Term Faculty Librarian, for the 2026-27 academic year. The A.C. Clark Library provides research and support services to currently enrolled students, faculty, staff and affiliated users. The faculty and staff are stewards of the library’s collection, both physical and electronic, curating and providing access to a wide range of resources, assisting patrons with how to find and use information and providing an environment for teaching, learning and collaboration.

Responsibilities of the Faculty Librarian include:

• Providing research assistance to students, faculty, and staff through research consultations, virtual reference platforms, and other means.
• Planning, designing, and delivering library instruction sessions and tours, and developing instructional content.
• Participating in promoting the library’s services through campus outreach efforts, including developing library programming and coordinating the library’s social media presence.
• Assisting with digitization efforts in BSU’s institutional repository, PINES.
• Supporting the E-textbooks / Course Reserves in the Library program and other textbook affordability initiatives.
• Overseeing the Library Graduate Assistants, including scheduling, training, and facilitating meetings.
• Participating in departmental governance activities and contributing to a collegial and supportive environment that advances the goals of the department.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Salary Range: Depends on Qualifications ($64,963 - $188,620)

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program at the time of appointment, or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
Familiarity with academic research resources and tools.

Preferred Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience planning and teaching information literacy sessions, and/or creating instructional content.
Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work well with diverse populations.
A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

To facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position. The application materials submitted will be utilized for salary placement purposes.

Other Requirements
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time. Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.ifo.org/.

A complete application will include the following attachments:
Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
Unofficial transcripts for all coursework.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): One-year Fixed-Term (Sabbatical backfill)
Telework (Yes/No): No

Inquiries about this position: Lynn Johnson, Executive Director of Extended Learning Library
lynn.johnson@bemidjistate.edu