Consultation and Discovery Librarian
Job Description
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position.
Job Summary
The Consultation and Discovery Librarian reports to the Director of Consultation and Discovery in the Learning and Teaching division. Learning and Teaching advances next century literacies, guides learning, and inspires curiosity through its programs and partnerships. You will be part of the Consultation and Discovery department, which provides general consultation services, promotes reference expertise among the cross-divisional Ask a Librarian services team, fosters connection to other library units and divisions to support library users' research needs, and manages the consultation platform that provides library user access to expertise from across the Library.
Who We Are
Ask a Librarian services at the University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor are one entry to the Library's network of resources and expertise across its physical and virtual presence. The Ask a Librarian team embraces a learner-centered approach to service and instruction across these service points, with an emphasis on inclusive pedagogy. These services are supportive of multiple modes of inquiry, scholarly content discovery, and applied learning and are available to users at each stage of the research lifecycle. We provide research assistance services to empower researchers, scholars, and learners to be successful in their academic careers and beyond.
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Required Qualifications*
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Hybrid, on-site
Additional Information
The anticipated hire date is Spring 2025.
Appointment is anticipated as an Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Sr. Associate Librarian. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The target salary range for this position is $61,000 to $66,000 for the Assistant Librarian Rank, $66,000 - $76,000 for the Associate Librarian rank, and $76,000 - $89,500 for the Sr. Associate Librarian rank. For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact [email protected].
This appointment is subject to the UM/LEO-GLAM collective bargaining agreement.
Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement.
The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 days of sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments' retirement benefits are available.
This position may be eligible for hybrid or on-site work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. For more information about the University of Michigan modes of work, click here.
It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the 2022-2025 UM|LEO-GLAM agreement, each appointing unit will designate an administrative contact ("administrative designee") who is responsible for communicating with the necessary parties about accommodations requests made by Employees in that appointing unit on each campus. The Administrative Designee for Learning and Teaching- Consultation and Discovery is Maria Gonzalez. They may be reached at 734-764-7196 or [email protected].
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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