Digital Services Librarian
POSITION 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.
JOB 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
• Ensures the library meets current standards of library science
• Creates library-specific instruction for use in WGU courses and on the library site
• Maintains copyright on library e-reserves and provides copyright assistance to other university departments
• Maintains reports on the usage of library collections and services
Required Skills
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Ability to work independently, conceptualize projects, and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to engage and manage outside vendors
• Ability to understand and interpret information accurately
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely, including both written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated skill and ability in electronic resource management, library reference and instruction, and online education
• Demonstrated skill and ability in the effective use of equipment, computers, and other resources for completion of projects
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
COMPETENCIES
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure.
ACCURACY: Draws on factual information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions.
ADAPTABILITY: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.
RELIABILITY: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.
ATTITUDE: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
INITIATIVE: Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization.
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Required Experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Ability to work independently, conceptualize projects, and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to engage and manage outside vendors
• Ability to understand and interpret information accurately
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely, including both written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated skill and ability in electronic resource management, library reference and instruction, and online education
• Demonstrated skill and ability in the effective use of equipment, computers, and other resources for completion of projects
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
COMPETENCIES
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure.
ACCURACY: Draws on factual information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions.
ADAPTABILITY: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.
RELIABILITY: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.
ATTITUDE: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
INITIATIVE: Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization.
#LI-JB3