South Dakota State University is hiring: Reference and Instruction Librarian in

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Posting Number

F01545P

Department

SDSU-H M Briggs Library

Physical Location of Position (City)

Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University's (SDSU) Hilton M. Briggs Library welcomes applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Librarian rank. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Public Services team committed to empowering every member of the SDSU community and contributing to the academic success of our students and faculty. The position reports to the Head of Public Services, is located onsite in Brookings, South Dakota , and is full-time and benefits-eligible with a contract year of 12 months.

The Hilton M. Briggs Library fosters academic excellence, collaborative endeavor, creative scholarship, student engagement, and lifelong curiosity. The library serves all SDSU academic disciplines and holds approximately 775,000 bound volumes and 600,000 government documents and provides access to over 100,000 electronic journals as well as e-books and streaming videos. The library building offers a variety of collaborative and individual workspaces.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide liaison, outreach, and support to students, staff, and faculty in assigned disciplines to ensure collections and services meet faculty and student needs.
• Provide both in-person and online reference service and research consultation, including some evening and weekend hours.
• Participate in the library's instruction program, both in person and virtually, by teaching general information literacy skills and advanced subject-specific research skills to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding regarding scholarly communication, research, and pedagogical theories and practices, particularly as they relate to assigned subject areas.
• Engage and participate in ongoing assessment of student learning, library collections, and services.
• Collaborate with other librarians in the creation, implementation, and assessment of learning objectives for information literacy and student learning across campus.
• Serve the library, SDSU, and the profession through committee work and other contributions.

SALARY AND BENEFITS :

The minimum salary for a 12-month contract is $70,000, commensurate with qualifications.

BENEFITS :

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

APPLICATION PROCESS :

SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit : , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and / or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4 : 14.

Posting Date

10 / 24 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date

11 / 21 / 2024

Advertised Salary

70,000 minimum, commenserate with qualifications

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

Tenure Status

Librarian

Proposed Rank

Assistant Librarian

Work Hours

8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday with some evenings and weekends.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university's core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state's 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state's highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children's Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact : Equal Opportunity Officer / Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone : (605) 688-4128 .

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Nancy Marshall at 605-688-5093 or nancy.marshall@sdstate.edu .

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.

Analyzing, Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing / Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

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Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently

Describe any of the conditions selected

Use of computer for reference and teaching responsibilities.

Sensory Requirements

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Hearing, Near Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Walking / Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in narrow aisles / passageways

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

The library stacks are sometimes dusty. The floors are concrete covered by thin carpet. The reference desk is located in a public setting that is sometimes noisy.

Working Environment

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Classroom Environment, Office Environment

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

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