Open Education and Outreach Librarian
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Job Location:
Menomonie, WI - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Open Education and Outreach LibrarianJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Lib I-Res Learn & User SuppJob Duties:
The University Library at the University of WisconsinStout Wisconsins Polytechnic Universityinvites applications fora full-time Open Education and Outreach Librarian Position.The Open Education and Outreach Librarian is a dynamic role blending innovation instruction andcampusengagement to support student learning and faculty success.The positionis a 1.0 FTE Academic Staff position reporting to the Educational Materials Centerand ArchivesLibrarian.
Official UW Title/Job Description:LibrarianI: Research Learning and User Support
Salary:$52000-$550000based on experience and available budget with benefits
FTE:1.0
OpenEducationand OutreachLibrarian
This positionleadsthe discovery creation and adoption of open educational resources (OER) that support high-impact learning experiences aligned withUW-Stouts mission as Wisconsins Polytechnic University.Serving as a liaison to academic departments the librarian delivers course-integrated information literacy instruction research support and collaborative learning initiatives while developing tutorials and digital learning objects.The role also advances the librarys outreach through coordinated marketing and engagement efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum /
- Masters degree in library and information science (MLIS/MLS)from an ALA-accredited program OR amasters degree in educationinstructionaldesigndata scienceorrelated field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experienceprovidinginstructionalresearch or technical support in an academic research or educational environment.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to professional growth and staying current with emerging technologies
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty staff students and campus partners.
Highly Desired
- Understanding ofcopyright intellectual property andethicalissues related toOER and AI-generated content.
- Ability to design accessible learning experiences using emerging technologies.
- Experience with outreach strategic communications social media or marketing ideally in higher education libraries nonprofits or mission-driven organizations
- Strong project management skills
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
OpenEducation (30%)
Collaborates withinstructors and instructional support staff to advance the discovery creation adaptation and adoption of Open Education Resources (OER)integrating innovative and accessible learning materials into the curriculum.
Serves as a campus resource on copyright licensing and accessibility best practices for creating and using open education resources.
Develops and coordinates workshops tutorials and web resources designed to support finding assessing using and creating OERs in collaboration with colleagues.
Embeds open resources intoshort-term programs and stackable learning in collaboration with Educational Pathways & Outreach.
Explores new tools and technologies including AI and immersive learning and supports the design and development of multimedia or next-generation OER.
Instructional Support and Liaison Responsibilities(40%)
Teaches information literacy concepts through course-integrated instruction and individual research consultation.
Servesasliaisonto assigned departments consulting communicating to and collaborating with students faculty and staff to meet their information and instructional needs.
Collaborateswith other instruction librarians to plan promote and assess information literacy initiatives.
Develops andmaintainstutorials guides and learning objects related to library instruction and services in collaboration with library research and instruction team.
Participatesin library reference services including research consultations and online chat.
Outreach and Engagement(20%)
Leads the librarys outreach initiatives ensuring a consistent voice branding and messaging across library communications web presence events and social media.
Promotes library services resources andexpertiseto students faculty and campus partners through strategic engagement efforts.
Usesdata and user feedback to assess outreach effectiveness and continuously improve engagement. May supervise or direct graduate assistants and student employees.
Academic Staff Responsibilities andProfessional Service
Serves onappropriate library campus or UW System committeesconfirmed by the Library Director/supervisor.
Participates in professional development professional service activities and library planning.
Maintains professional competence in academic library instruction services and technology
Maintains in-depth knowledge of relevant academic programs curriculum and instructional practices.
Accepts the rights and responsibilities of an Academic Staff member as outlined in University Library policies and the UW-Stout Faculty Academic Staff Limited Appointee Handbook.
Works on special library projects and assignments asdesignatedby the Library Director or supervisor.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The mission of the University Library at UW-Stout is to cultivate critical thinking and applied learning to enhance the success of our students faculty and staff in an evolving information environment.We aim to advance the spirit of exploration and innovation. As the inclusive heart of campus we aspire to be an essential partner in every persons path to success.
The University Library values:
Collaboration with diverse campus regional and global communities
Agility and innovation in our support of current and future needs
Respect andcare as theguidingprinciples of our service to others
Professional excellence in all we do
Empowering studentsfacultyand staff
UW-Stouts University Library is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged toidentifytheir experience in these areas.
University LibraryMission andStrategic Plan: INSTRUCTIONS
Applications received by end of dayApril1st2026areensuredfull consideration.ApplicationssubmittedafterApril1st2026may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.
To apply click on the APPLY button or go to: to system limitations applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments.Please combine documents whereappropriate.
Required application materials:
- Cover letter (* See below)
- Curriculum vitae or resume
All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager orsupervisorduring the interview process.
*In your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for the position(s) as listed above. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies therequirement.
Official transcriptsattimeof hire.
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online application.
Note: Once you have attached your materials andsubmittedyourapplicationyou will not be able to go into the system and change them.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you needassistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.
For questionsregardingthis position or recruitment please contact:
Search Chair:Kate Kramschuster
If you needassistancewith the online application process or if yousubmittedyour application prior to uploadingall ofthe required application materials please contact:
Search Coordinator: Krisany Blount
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
- Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
- Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
- Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus local and/or state levels
- May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
- Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections instructional and research support and library services
- Develops and curates collections
- Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues
- Obtains materials resolves issues and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature
- Designs develops and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty staff students and other patrons
Guidelines to ensure consideration:
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employee Benefits: calculate the estimated value of your total compensation use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator Employee Benefits ()
Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates professional references questions regarding employee misconductsexual violenceandsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
In response to a public records request the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Key Skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Computer and Internet Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
