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West Liberty University

Electronic Resources Staff Librarian Job at West Liberty University in West Libe

West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV, United States, 26074

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Welcome to West Liberty University!

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

University Core Values: Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Innovation

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Electronic Resources Staff Librarian. The Librarian is responsible for directing, planning, implementing, and coordinating the activities, operations, and staff pertaining to the institution's Library functions and services. Additional responsibilities include supervising and directing the work of both technical and professional staff as well as student workers assigned to the unit. Job responsibilities require excellent organizational, communication, and intrapersonal skills, as well as the ability to provide leadership and to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituencies to support the mission and strategic initiatives of the institution.

Essential Functions of the position:
  • Manages: Library-specific functions and resources, including databases, collections, and research support services.
  • Implements: Programs to enhance faculty and student engagement with library resources and supports campus-wide academic initiatives.
  • Collaborates: With the Executive Director of Academic Engagement and Learning Services to ensure library resources and services effectively support the university's learning and engagement goals.

Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Master's degree in library science or related field required
  • A minimum of 3 years experience preferably in an academic setting.

Skills/Abilities:
  • Communication proficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Initiative

Why you should apply:

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu.

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.