[Michlib-l] Job Opening for Visiting Librarian at GVSU

[Ashley Rosener]

Good morning all,

Please see the below job opening at Grand Valley State University
Libraries. Apply here:
https://www.jobs.gvsu.edu/mob/cw/en-us/job/494115/visiting-librarian-university-libraries

Visiting Librarian - University Libraries


*Job no:* 494115
*Position type:* FAC - Visiting Faculty - 1st Year - 12 Months
*Location:* Grand Rapids
*Division/Equivalent:* OLD Academic & Student Affairs
*School/Unit:* Library
*Department/Office:* University Libraries
*Categories:* University Libraries
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*Summary:* Liaison Librarians collaborate with faculty to provide learning
opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The person hired for
this position will work with professional programs, including the Seidman
College of Business. Liaisons engage in library instruction, research
services, collection development, and scholarly communications outreach in
their assigned areas, as well as provide support to the first-year writing
program. They demonstrate a commitment to student success, an understanding
of the liberal education mission, and work collaboratively and
independently within a dynamic, team-based organization. They will report
to the Head of Professional Programs and be located on the Grand Rapids
Campus.

This position will give the selected candidate the opportunity to:

*CREATE—* Liaison Librarians identify and implement new and emerging
trends, best practices, and models in instruction and research support as
well as scholarly engagement. They develop projects that align with their
areas of focus and anticipate the future needs of the Libraries.

*COLLABORATE— *Liaison Librarians work collaboratively to ensure that our
instructional and research services are meeting the needs of our users.
They have opportunities to work with faculty, staff, and students across
the University. We invite applicants who have a user-focused, innovative,
and creative approach to their work.

*GROW—* GVSU Librarians are members of the university faculty with a
12-month appointment. Librarians engage in scholarship, professional
development, and service to the organization and the profession. There are
opportunities to work across the Libraries and the University to gain
experience and knowledge about areas of our profession, with an emphasis on
collaboration. Librarians at GVSU engage in faculty governance and
participatory-style management practices. In addition, the successful
applicant will gain a greater understanding of how to flourish in an
academic setting.

GVSU and the GVSU Libraries have a culture that encourages professional
growth and development. Funding and support for conference travel and the
dissemination of scholarly output is provided by both the Libraries and the
University via internal grants and mentoring. For more information on how
GVSU supports travel and scholarship, please see the Pew Faculty Teaching
and learning Center grants page at https://www.gvsu.edu/ftlc/grants-47.htm and
the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence dissemination travel grant
page at https://www.gvsu.edu/csce/dissemination-travel-grant-13.htm.
Additionally, the State Library of Michigan offers Professional Development
Grants for Librarians.

*DISCOVER *more about the benefits GVSU offers by visiting
https://gvsu.edu/library/hiring, the GVSU Wellness website
https://www.gvsu.edu/bewellgv, or the GVSU HR site https://www.gvsu.edu/hro.

*Required Qualifications*

   - Master's Degree awarded by or before May 2022 from a program
   accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or from a program in a
   country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA
   - Ability to function productively and with flexibility in an evolving
   environment
   - Ability to work independently and collaboratively
   - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to
   interact with others with respect and empathy
   - Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as a focus on
   user needs and experience
   - Confident humility – the ability to simultaneously acknowledge one’s
   own and others’ expertise and values
   - Self-starter – identifies work to be done and pursues that in line
   with the organization’s needs
   - Curiosity – self-identifies and pursues the need for new skills and
   knowledge

*Preferred* *Qualifications*:

   - Knowledge of or experience with collection development
   - Knowledge of or experience developing and delivering instructional
   programming
   - Experience using research tools and knowledge of teaching information
   literacy
   - Ability to learn and use new instructional technologies

Grand Valley State University Libraries are a recipient of the Association
of College and Research Libraries 2012 Excellence in Academic Libraries
Award and a member of the ACRL Diversity Alliance. GVSU is a public
Doctoral/Professional regional university anchored in Liberal Education.
The University is located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale,
Grand Rapids and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The
University attracts more than 24,000 students with high quality programs
and state-of-the-art facilities. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area
has a population of over one million, is rich in cultural amenities, and
within easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational
venues.

*Salary range: *$49,000-$52,000

*How to apply:  *A complete application will include: (1) a cover letter
addressing how you meet the qualifications, your motivation to work at
GVSU, and your commitment to inclusion with examples of addressing
diversity, inclusion, and equity in your work, (2) curriculum vitae, (3)
contact information of three professional references to contact only after
candidate approval, and (4) degree transcripts (unofficial issued to
students are acceptable to apply). The online application will allow
applicants to attach these documents electronically. If you need
assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

*Questions?* Feel free to contact Kristin Meyer (meyerkr at gvsu.edu), search
committee co-chair.

*Application Deadline:* April 22, 2022.
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