As an integral member of the Research and Instruction Services department, the First-Year Engagement Librarian plans, implements, and assesses the library's first-year engagement initiatives through orientations, information literacy instruction, and outreach to first-year students. They encourage undergraduate student populations to become more active and engaged users of the library, with a special emphasis on those new to library research. The First-Year Engagement Librarian provides library instruction and research assistance both online and in person; maintains team-based working relationships with colleagues in the department, library, and the university; participates in collection development and library liaison responsibilities in assigned subject areas; and fulfills requirements of faculty status in the areas of librarianship, scholarly activities, and service.