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Instruction and Reference Librarian

University of Wisconsin Madison
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Dec 02, 2025
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Lib I-Res, Learn & User Supp Job Summary: The Instruction and Reference Librarian will be responsible for providing direct service to users through course-related instruction, consultations, and responses to reference inquiries. This position will also participate substantially in the development of MERIT's collections. In addition, the librarian will work to embody a strong, proactive patron-service ethic. This position works in MERIT (Media, Education, Research, and Information Technology), a vibrant service unit with a collaborative team of teaching and learning specialists, information technologists, and librarians that stewards the School of Education's Information Environment. Through ongoing leadership in the adoption of emerging technologies, MERIT empowers members of the School of Education community and its partners to achieve excellence. This position reports to the Public Services Manager. More information about MERIT's culture and mission is available here: https://merit.education.wisc.edu/merit-strategic-plan/merit-strategic-plan-html/ Key Job Responsibilities: Develops and curates collections Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels Contributes to the development of policies and procedures Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature Department: School of Education / MERIT (Media, Education, Research, and Information Technology) Compensation: Minimum: $56,112 Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Required Qualifications: Experience teaching in a higher education classroom setting Reference experience Demonstrated commitment to public service Excellent writing and editing skills accompanied by strong oral communication skills The ability to work independently while actively collaborating with others Preferred Qualifications: Background in teacher education Experience providing library services at a large research university Experience with information literacy or technology instruction Experience developing and lessons and teaching materials Technology troubleshooting skills and aptitude Experience with copy cataloging Experience with Alma Education: The preferred minimum is an MA or MLIS in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent). A bachelor's degree is required. How to Apply: Please go to the "Apply Now" area and select your current UW Employment Status. Upload a copy of your current resume and a cover letter. Note: incomplete application packages that do not include all requested documentation will not be considered. Contact Information: Jim Jonas james.jonas@wisc.edu Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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