Assistant Librarian - Head of Special Collections/Archivist

Position Announcement

The Library at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Librarian faculty position, responsible for the Special Collections program.

The Head of Special Collections Librarian performs a variety of oversight, supervision, and operational management duties requiring substantial knowledge of various library and archival systems and procedures to provide access to special collections, to process library materials, and to assist patrons in the use of library resources.

This highly visible position operates in a busy environment and involves actively assisting users and monitoring multiple library functions.

The Head of Special Collections / Archivist Librarian will also provide reference services that enhance the students' academic needs and will provide instruction and materials for liaison areas as needed.

More information about the department and faculty can be found online at https : / / library.utahtech.edu.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the collection and processing of materials for Special Collections and Archives.
• Provides programming for faculty, student, and public workshops as requested and assigned.
• Coordinates digitization of special collections and archival materials in collaboration with the Systems Librarian.
• Works with the Dean of the Library to generate grant and fundraising proposals to support Special Collections.
• Trains and supervises the Library paraprofessional staff (1.5 FTE) and student employees assigned to the Special Collections area.
• Serves as a library liaison to assigned discipline(s), providing collection development, and instructional support including creation of subject guides or online tutorials.
• Provides coverage at the reference desk, including possible evening and weekend service.
• Participates in the library's information literacy instruction program, and teach one or more courses per semester online and / or in a blended format.
• Serves on campus and Utah Academic Library Consortium committees as assigned.
• Participates in professional development, local history meetings, and training workshops.
• Organizes, plans and oversees the Juanita Brooks Lecture Series, collaborating with various contingencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
• Training / certification in special collections and archives management preferred.
• Demonstrable experience developing and successfully applying innovative solutions to complex workflows.
• Training and experience in digitization processes strongly preferred; as well as experience with a variety of online resources and strong technology skills.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on complex projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team and build and maintain effective working relations with colleagues, students, staff, and the public.
• Commitment to providing proactive customer service.
• Physical strength and ability to move up to 30 pounds of materials at one time.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of Utah history preferred.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Full-time (12-month) tenure-track Librarian faculty position. Desired start date of July 1, 2025 for faculty service, as well as pay and benefits.

Annual salary of $56,000+ depending on qualifications & experience, with additional compensation available for optional overload teaching.

Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

See https : / / humanresources.utahtech.edu / employee-benefits / under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES : Application review begins October 21, 2024 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population).

Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.

If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY : Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning.

active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered.

Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas.

The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.

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Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and / or emphases.

We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment.

Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and / or the University's non-discrimination policies :

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator : Hazel Sainsbury - [email protected], HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator : LaShun McGhee - [email protected], 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https : / / titleix.utahtech.edu / or contact :

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, [email protected], 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, [email protected], 303-844-5695.

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