Job Description
Chester Fritz Library seeks a creative, flexible, team oriented and technologically savvy professional reference librarian to assist in developing a user-centered library that supports the teaching and research mission of the University. This individual will:
- Provide direct reference assistance and guidance to all campus library users at a general desk and virtually through chat & email.
- Provides basic and advanced instructional services to general introductory courses and assigned academic departments, in a variety of settings, in person and online.
- Serves as a liaison bibliographer to assigned academic departments assisting in collection development to meet the information needs for faculty and students.
Additional Info & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited program.
- Relevant academic or research library experience.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
- Provide 3 references.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing reference services.
- Degree in one of the following areas: education or the sciences.
- Knowledge or skills in emerging instructional technologies.
- Knowledge or experience in collection development.
- Strong communication and public service skills.
Minimum Hiring Salary: $47,000 plus/year, Exempt, Full-Time, Benefitted.
The Community
Join our staff at Chester Fritz Library in a dynamic environment where the Library supports the University’s strategic priorities of enriching the student experience, encouraging gathering, facilitating collaboration, expanding UND’s presence, and enhancing quality of life.
The University of North Dakota, a member of the North Dakota University System, is a flagship research university located in the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota – a classic college town of 55,000 people located on the banks of the Red River of the North.
UND was founded in 1883 and is the state's oldest and largest University, with more than 15,000 students (11,724 Undergraduate, 2,914 Graduate, 505 Professional (Law/Medicine) and 225 fields of study. Grand Forks is a northern city where residents enjoy 4 seasons of recreational activities and events. North Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate, excellent education systems from Pre-K through higher education and thriving communities. Winnipeg, MB is 2 hours away and Minneapolis, MN is 5 hours away.
UND, one of the nation’s premier regional public research universities, is at an exciting crossroads in its 130-year history. Major growth and positive change are the hallmarks of this new era – research funding has expanded and is now more than $100 million annually and a $300 million capital campaign is well on its way to successful conclusion. In addition, an award winning “Essential Studies” program has recently been put in place and an innovative new strategic plan, “Exceptional UND,” has been developed and implemented.
Website
https://library.und.edu/
HR Info
Apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/ndus/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true
Job ID: 1670
Position type: 3000 Professional/3405 Educational Services Professional
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.