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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Western Michigan University<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">The University Libraries at Western Michigan University seeks candidates for the position of
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837">Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion</a></span><span style="color:black">. This exciting new opportunity supports Western Michigan University’s
commitment to being a learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged institution by exploring innovative approaches to connecting the library with its community.
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<span style="color:black">The Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion will build inclusive community engagement programs in collaborative partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, such as academic and student support offices on campus and community
partners outside the university. The Librarian will lead the full lifecycle of program development, including listening for community needs, developing a portfolio of programming, and measuring and articulating impact. The Librarian will champion library programming
that features a broad array of perspectives and approaches, including culturally diverse resources, multilingual communication, and passion for inclusion and accessibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">As a three-year, full-time faculty resident, the Librarian will report to the Associate Dean for Education and User Services and will work closely with four library departments to learn from and support their engagement efforts:
<i>Instruction & Outreach, Research Services, User Services, </i>and<i> </i>the<i> Office of the Dean.</i> This position also will participate in the
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="http://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/diversityalliance"><span style="color:#0070C0">Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance Program</span></a></span></span><span style="color:black">,
which will include both regional and national cohorts to share experiences and develop professionally.
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<span style="color:black">In support of the Libraries commitment to professional development, the Librarian will enjoy many opportunities to develop a professional record. Travel funding will be provided, with support for presenting at conferences, publishing
in professional publications, and developing leadership experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">A master’s degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and relevant professional experience are required. Please visit
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs"><span style="color:#0070C0">https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs</span></a></span></span><span style="color:black"> for further information regarding the position requirements
and application procedures. Review of applications will <b>begin January 14, 2019,</b> and continue until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The position is a fiscal-year, terminal appointment and will be based on Western Michigan University’s main campus in Kalamazoo, MI. The expected start date is summer 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Direct link to posting: <a href="http://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837">
www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Western Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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