Assistant Librarian - Faculty Support Librarian

Assistant Librarian - Faculty Support Librarian

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JOB TITLE:

Assistant Librarian - Faculty Support Librarian

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming Libraries seeks a creative,
collaborative, and patron-focused librarian for the Faculty Support
Librarian in the Research & Outreach Services (ROS) unit. This
position supports faculty and graduate students across a wide range
of disciplines conducting evidence synthesis reviews by providing
guidance on emerging tools, resources, and methods for evidence
synthesis support. The position will additionally design
programming, workshops, and asynchronous training materials, and
provide targeted research support.

The Faculty Support Librarian is also responsible for developing
policies, procedures, templates, protocols, and training for
liaison librarians and developing a clear understanding of the
teaching, research, and scholarly communication practices in
assigned liaison areas. This position engages with and communicates
with external liaison units on behalf of the Libraries.

As a member of ROS, the Faculty Support Librarian will provide
research consultation and instructional support and will
collaborate with colleagues inside and outside the Research &
Outreach Services unit for projects, assessment, and
instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate outreach efforts to faculty and instructors across

UW Campus and Online to provide general library and research
support including developing engagement activities and targeted
support for faculty. Engage and participate in ongoing assessment
of faculty support and services.

• Collaborate with faculty to provide support for evidence

synthesis projects intended for publication. Design programming,
asynchronous training materials, workshops, and targeted support
for evidence synthesis and systematic reviews.

• Support the development of an evidence synthesis service for

faculty and graduate students. Assists with creating and refining
service policies and procedures, developing templates and
protocols, help design and deliver training for librarians, and
contribute to service assessment.

• Maintains current knowledge of evidence synthesis methods and

expert searching practices. Explores emerging tools, resources, and
methods for evidence synthesis support, including establish support
for an evidence synthesis tool and integration of Artificial
Intelligence into research.

• Collaborate across library units to ensure seamless support for

research projects (e.g., public services, digital scholarship, open
access, collections).

• Serve as the liaison librarian for assigned departments

determined by incumbent's expertise and department needs and
provide information literacy instruction and consults for these
departments as well as other Research & Outreach Services
initiatives.

This position reports to the chair of Research & Outreach
Services

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is
expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research,
service, and professional development: (https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/regulations-2020/uw-reg-2-1-approved-10-14-20.pdf).

For more information on the UW Libraries, please visit https://www.uwyo.edu/libraries.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please address all minimum qualifications in your application
materials.

• ALA-accredited MLIS, MIS, or ALA recognized equivalent by start

date

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing instruction and/or workshops to faculty,

students, and staff in an educational setting

• Demonstrated willingness to learn systematic reviews,

meta-analysis, scoping reviews, etc.

• Demonstrated willingness to learn emerging tools, resources,

and methods for evidence synthesis support

• Knowledge of outreach, relationship building, and collaboration

with a variety of groups including faculty and graduate
students

• Knowledge of generative AI tools and/or principles

*We recognize strong candidates may not meet every desired
qualification. UW Libraries is committed to providing training,
mentorship, and professional development support to help employees
grow and succeed in their positions.

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time
equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be
prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an
average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one
year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all
current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information
may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally
requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete
application:

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for four work-related references

(references will only be contacted if you are selected as a
finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete
applications received by 9/25/2026 will receive full
consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus
customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work
and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our
location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position,
however, sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is
not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at
307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.
The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year
university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and
outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community
ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the
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Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie
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enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually.
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Job Identification: 262410

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Job Schedule: Full Time

Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US

Posted Salary Range: $60,000

Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40

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