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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

[LIBJOBS] Austin, TX, USA Biosciences Librarian (Librarian I or II)

Dear IFLA list,

 

The University of Texas Libraries invites applications for the position of Biosciences Librarian.  The incumbent will provide innovative research and instructional support services to the College of Natural Sciences and the broader academic community, with a focus in the biological sciences.

 

This position offers the opportunity to provide innovative research and instruction support services to the College of Natural Sciences and the broader academic community, with a focus in the biological sciences.  Primary responsibilities include:  Liaison to designated departments and research centers within the College of Natural Sciences; provide reference services in all appropriate media, including individual and small group research consultation; manage collections in support of relevant curricula and research. Develop content of subject-based web pages; collaborate with faculty to achieve information literacy learning goals, including providing course-specific instruction, consultation on assignments, and creating digital research guides and/or tutorials. Collaborate with faculty in relevant academic units to support the research enterprise; engagement with users in areas of scholarly communication, including open access, e-Science, and data management services. Plan for the repurposing of library spaces; identify development opportunities; and market and assess library services. Demonstrated ability to be a flexible and creative self-starter who is energetic, entrepreneurial, customer-focused, ready to take on new roles in a collaborative, fast-paced, and change-oriented environment, and willing to take the lead in new initiatives and projects.

 

The Bioscience Librarian is a member of the STEM Liaison Team and report to the team leader.  Active participation in UT Libraries committee and project team efforts, wider campus initiatives, relevant professional organizations, and professional development activities is expected. 

 

UT Austin is home to more than 51,000 students and 3,000 teaching faculty.  The College of Natural Sciences is one of the largest colleges of science in the United States, with a community of more than 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 700 tenure and non-tenure track faculty members, and 1,200 staff.

 

To view the full job postings and to apply online, please go to the UT Austin Job Search:

https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/160607010088

https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/160607010086

 

To view a listing of all current University of Texas Libraries employment opportunities, please see: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/admin/employment/

 

Please feel free to share this information with colleagues and please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

Carla

 

 

 

 

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