Provide both in-person and online reference desk and research
consultation, including some evening and weekend hours.
Participate in library-wide and college instruction programs
teaching a broad range of information literacy skills to
undergraduate and graduate students.
Engage in collection development and review.
Participate in the assessment of student learning and the
evaluation of library collections and services.
Keep abreast of relevant trends that impact academic libraries,
assigned subject librarian areas, and higher education.
Serve the library, SDSU, and the profession through committee
work and other service contributions.
BENEFITS :
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including
medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,
compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer
a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of
annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and
eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and
state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for
state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic
institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s
guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- ALA -accredited master’s degree in library or information
science or equivalent by the time of hire.
- Experience providing information services in a library
setting.
- Knowledge of current and emerging technologies related to
academic libraries.
- Familiarity with issues and trends in academic libraries as
well as higher education.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Additional advanced degree.
- Academic background, degree, and/or experience in STEM fields
including but not limited to agriculture, plant, food, biological,
physical or life sciences.
- Experience working as a librarian in an academic library.
- Instruction experience in face-to-face, online, and blended
environments, including the design of interactive instructional
materials and activities.
- Experience using and managing research data, assessing research
impact, contributing to open science, evidence synthesis, or other
relevant areas.
APPLICATION PROCESS :
This system will guide you through
the electronic application form. This employment site will also
require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically
address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in
the advertisement, a curriculum vitae, and a reference page with
the contact information for three professional references. Email
applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human
Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this
process.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s
verification of credentials and other information required by law
and/or university policies, including but not limited to,
successful completion of a criminal background check.
SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the
University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby
establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and
learning environment for employees and students. This position is
subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing
Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/20/2026
Open Until Filled
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications.
At the Assistant Librarian rank the minimum is $70,000; at the
Associate Librarian rank the minimum is $77,000; at the Full
Librarian rank the minimum is $90,000. The rank of Associate
Lib
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Librarian
Proposed Rank
Assistant Librarian
Work Hours
Typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some evenings and weekends
required.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
45
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is
the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94
million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic
programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The
university is part of a
dynamic community for families, students, young
professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of
attractions and activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities
for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education,
research, and service and is especially interested in candidates
that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful
discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of
all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for
accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing
HR@sdstate.edu .
Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:
Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources,
Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605)
688-4128.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact Kristi Tornquist, at
Kristi.Tornquist@sdstate.edu
or 605-688-5106.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the
cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple
Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning,
Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of
the following protective clothing or equipment.
If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this
position
Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work,
etc), Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained
periods of time, Use Both Hands
Describe any of the conditions selected
Keyboarding is required.
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory
requirements for this position.
Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and
without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that
this position may encounter during the course of the work
day.
Exposure to Dust, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work
in narrow aisles/passageways
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked
above
Book (paper) dust is present. Library floor are concrete and tiled.
Library shelving is 36 inches wide.
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the
environment in which the primary function of the position is
performed.
Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)
If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve
one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary,
please use the space provided.
Library environment which includes office space, classrooms, and
book stacks.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference List
Optional Documents
