Digital Services Librarian
Western Governors UniversityAbout the role
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
A WGU digital services librarian is responsible for managing all aspects of the online library and ensuring contemporary library standards are met. The individual works with vendors to procure and implement resources and services that meet student and program needs; provide reference and research support to students, faculty, and staff; and create instructional materials to support and promote library resources and information literacy.
Location: This position will be based onsite in our Salt Lake City, UT office.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Designs and maintains the online WGU library, including search systems and content, using products and platforms that meet the university’s needs efficiently within the proposed library budget
- Ensures regional and national accreditation standards are met
- Creates and implements library collection development policies
- Work across university departments to determine the information needs of students, faculty, and staff
- Integrates WGU library resources directly into WGU coursework.
- Supports and trains students, faculty, and staff in the research process
- Ensures the library meets current standards of library science
- Creates library-specific instruction for use in WGU courses and on the library site
- Maintains copyright on library e-reserves and provides copyright assistance to other university departments
- Maintains reports on the usage of library collections and services
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
- Ability to work independently, conceptualize projects, and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to engage and manage outside vendors
- Ability to understand and interpret information accurately
- Ability to communicate accurately and concisely, including both written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated skill and ability in electronic resource management, library reference and instruction, and online education
- Demonstrated skill and ability in the effective use of equipment, computers, and other resources for completion of projects
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
- Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
- Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure.
- Accuracy: Draws on factual information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions.
- Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.
- Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.
- Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive ma
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