Western Governors University is hiring : Digital Services Librarian in Salt Lake

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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 :

Grade : Faculty 505

Pay Range : $64,800.00 - $97,200.00

Job Description

Job Profile Summary : 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.

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 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
• Maintains copyright on library e-reserves and provides copyright assistance to other university departments
• Maintains reports on the usage of library collections and services

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Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions : This is a full-time, regular position that is eligible for bonuses and benefits including medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; life insurance; disability coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off and holidays.

How to Apply : If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer : The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations : Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

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