Fwd: Job Announcement: Three Research Support Librarians, Utah State University

[Information Sciences at CUA]

Utah State University (USU) Libraries is expanding and reorganizing its research support services following a recent retirement and internal realignment. As part of this transition, we are excited to announce three concurrent positions, including: 

• Research Support Librarian for Data Services: Learn more and apply.
• Research Support Librarian for Methods and Technology: Learn more and apply.
• Research Support Librarian for Scholarly Identity and Impact: Learn more and apply. 

 

We welcome simultaneous submissions, and early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

 

We will continue reviewing applications until the positions are filled.

 

Informational Webinar

Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the open positions, the campus, and the USU Libraries. Register for full details or to receive a recording of the webinar if you are not able to join at the scheduled time: 

Tuesday, February 17^th at 5PM (MST): https://usu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mv7MMapSRUGoSlMoWKBzZA

The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript. 

Please feel free to share this message with anyone who may be interested in these positions.

 

 

The Utah State University Libraries seeks collaborative, innovative, and user-centered candidates for three Research Support Librarian positions to join a team supporting faculty, students, and researchers in discovering, creating, and sharing knowledge. 

 

Working with a team of librarians, the Research Support Librarians engage with students and faculty to support USU’s land- and space-grant mission and the university’s continued success as a Carnegie R1 Research Institution. Additionally, the Research Support Librarians engages with students and faculty, including consultations and instruction, as members of broad, disciplinary liaison teams.

 

Reporting to the Head of Research Strategy and Innovation, these positions are 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Support and mentorship are built into the tenure process. The estimated start date for the positions is Summer 2026. Early-career librarians are encouraged to apply; professional development and training will be supported based on the needs of the successful candidate. Review will begin on February 26th, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled.

 

Salary is minimum of $60,000, plus excellent benefits including a 14.2% (starting at $7,810) annual retirement contribution. Utah State University offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical and dental, and 22 days/year vacation. USU Libraries provides generous support for professional development and travel. The Libraries support a flexible work environment with opportunities for hybrid positions. Relocation assistance is available.

 

Utah State University is a multi-campus land-grant institution serving a student population of 28,000. The main campus is situated in the beautiful Cache Valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City and offers an affordable cost of living. USU is just minutes from two mountain ranges and within a half-day’s drive of six national parks, providing a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The University benefits from the Merrill-Cazier Library, a beautiful, modern building with an automatic retrieval system, allowing for creative and student-centered uses of space.

Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Britt Fagerheim, Associate Dean for Public Services (britt.f...@usu.edu).