POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Chemistry Librarian
RANK: Assistant University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Chair, Marston Science Library
SALARY: Minimum Salary $45,417; Actual salary will reflect selected professional?s experience and credentials
REQUISITION #: 0902048
DEADLINE DATE: February 15, 2013
Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials ? see the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for further details. Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Marston Science Library, University of Florida Libraries, is seeking a creative and service-oriented liaison librarian for the chemical sciences. The Chemistry Librarian is a tenure track library faculty position which provides reference assistance, instruction, outreach, and collection management to support programs dependent upon the chemical sciences. Primary focus is on the departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science Engineering. A key element of the assignment is the use of new technology to access and deliver information to library users. The librarian works collaboratively in group efforts and maintains close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The position is responsible for special projects such as collection reviews, monitoring UF science publications, and creation of web-based resources. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Chemistry Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion. To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Chemistry Librarian will be expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in work activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 1. Serves as liaison librarian for the chemical sciences.
2. Participates in science collection management program, specifically chemical sciences. Selects and evaluates subject-based materials and works with faculty in selecting materials to support their academic and research programs.
3. Provides traditional and electronic reference services for faculty, students and staff of the University of Florida, primarily in the science and technology areas. Participates in the provision of traditional reference desk, reference chat, and email reference services. Proactively assists library patrons with the use of computer workstations.
4. Participates in instruction programs using traditional classroom methods and educational technologies.
5. Participates actively in the development, selection and evaluation of web resources for subject guides and other user services.
6. Develops and maintains web-based tutorials, videos, and multimedia projects related to chemistry information sources.
7. Participates in planning, policy formation and departmental decision making related to science services, collections and new technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- 1. Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school; equivalent advanced degree in library studies, information science, or science education; or an advanced degree in a scientific field involving chemistry.
2. Undergraduate degree in a scientific field involving chemistry, or experience serving a chemistry-related population.
3. Knowledge of scientific resources including chemistry-related sources such as SciFinder Web and Reaxys.
4. Strong commitment to user-focused service.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
6. Proficiency in the design and creation of web based materials.
7. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community of faculty, students, administrators and the general public.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills.
9. Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
10. Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion (outlined at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/cdh)
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Preferred:
- 1. Advanced degree in chemistry or a scientific field involving chemistry
2. Experience working in a library that serves scientists or engineers
3. Experience with managing library collections
4. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for working with the public
5. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for instruction
6. Experience with web-based instructional tools
7. Record of including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in research, teaching, service and other work
MARSTON SCIENCE LIBRARY
The Marston Science Library, named for Robert Q. Marston, the seventh president of the University of Florida, houses collections in agriculture, life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics and earth sciences. The Government Documents Department which includes the Map and Imagery Library is also located in MSL.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida?s Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.
Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word and PDF format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position; a written statement regarding how technological advances and web based applications used in information sharing are changing science, particularly chemistry (250 words); your current resume and a list of three references including their address, telephone and email information. Apply by January 15, 2013. Send all required application materials to Bonnie Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu.
Please note that candidates selected for onsite interviews will be required to give a 20 minute public presentation. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered ?official? if a designation of ?Issued to Student? is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
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