Student Success Librarian

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Student Success and Reference Librarian position managing instructional outreach at University of Wisconsin Law Library. Engaging with diverse student body for high-quality research and reference services.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $72,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs
Oversees day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels
Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences
Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff outside of their unit on a regular basis
May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
Develops, curates, and manages collections
Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues
Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature
Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in an academic or law library
Familiarity with legal research tools and resources
Experience delivering instruction to groups and individuals through courses, guest lectures, or similar settings
Ability to develop and/or improve library instruction programs and services
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and to meet deadlines in a complex work environment
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to user-centered service

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Health insurance
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Library Operations ManagementCollection DevelopmentInstructional DesignAssessment Tools DevelopmentResearch Support

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationUser-Centered Service