What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Success Librarian – Public Services position at Western Colorado University?
Position Summary:
Job Description:
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Student Success Librarian – Public Services. The position reports to the Director of Library Services and works closely with students and faculty. This position is responsible for providing vision and direction for Leslie J. Savage Library’s information literacy program as well as strengthening the library's role in supporting teaching, learning, and research.
Responsibilities: The Student Success Librarian – Public Services is responsible for:
Information Literacy
- Lead and participate in designing, delivering, and assessing information literacy instruction to liberal arts students.
- Explore innovative teaching methods and technologies to advance and expand the library's information literacy program.
Outreach and Engagement
- Develop and maintain partnerships across campus to promote library services, the library as a partner in facilitating student success, and identify opportunities to enhance library offerings.
- Collaborate with academic departments and other campus partners to integrate library resources and services into the curriculum and student support initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of co-curricular and extra-curricular library programming and coordinate with library staff and campus marketing to publicize events and classes.
- Serve as liaison to assigned subject areas, providing collection development, library instruction, and research assistance.
Public Services
- Provide reference service and research assistance via in-person and remote consultations and assist with circulation tasks as needed at the combined reference/circulation desk.
- Promote and enhance equitable and inclusive access to library materials and services.
- Serve on University committees and participate in professional development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned per library and university strategic objectives.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent; experience providing research and/or instructional support; strong communication and collaboration skills; and the ability to work work independently within a dynamic team setting.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Higher Education; experience with emerging technologies and/or social networking software as they apply to enhancing and promoting library services.
Compensation: Salary range: $50,000 - $55,000. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
How to Apply: Apply online at
www.Western.edu/jobs
. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Tiffanie Wick, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair at
twick@western.edu
.
Application deadline is June 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (MDT).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit
http://www.western.edu
to learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated
community organizations
enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley
, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District
.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
About Us
At Western Colorado University our faculty members and staff share a strong commitment to an inclusive and personalized education and take pride in following a set of values that form our vision as a university. Our shared values of courage, growth, inclusivity, integrity and stewardship provide the foundation for our culture and our work. Our faculty and staff are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. With the Rocky Mountains as our laboratory, Western is a premier public provider of rigorous, immersive education for our undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
