[LIBJOBS] United States - Miami, FL - Science & Health Sciences Librarian

Florida International University

 

FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city.  FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs to over 42,000 students.  As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. 

 

Science & Health Sciences Librarian

 

The Florida International University Libraries seeks an energetic, customer-focused librarian for the position of Science & Health Sciences Librarian. The position is responsible for information and instructional services, user support, outreach, and collection development for the sciences and health sciences for the Hubert Library at Biscayne Bay Campus.

 

Position Description: 

As a member of the Information & Research Services Department at the Hubert Library of Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC), the Science & Health Sciences Librarian has primary liaison responsibility for providing services and resources to science and health sciences students and faculty at BBC (excluding the College of Medicine). The successful candidate will provide general and specialized reference and research assistance and will participate in the library instruction program, collection management, and other activities and projects of the FIU Libraries. The Science & Health Sciences Librarian at BBC will also collaborate closely with both the Science & Engineering Librarian and the Health Sciences Librarian at Modesto Maidique Campus. All librarians are expected to participate in professional development, research, and service activities to meet the Libraries' and University's requirements for promotion.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent

• Science background with significant relevant knowledge or experience

• Strong service commitment

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across disciplines in a service oriented environment

• Understanding of emerging technologies and their applications in an academic library environment

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt well to change

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Instructional, teaching, or training experience in a classroom environment

• Reference experience

• Knowledge and/or experience with GIS software or programs

 

Rank/Salary:

Commensurate with educational background and experience. Minimum $44,000.

 

Deadline:

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

 

To Apply:

Applications and accompanying documentation are to be submitted online at http://www.fiujobs.org. Position number is 35461. Accompanying documentation must include a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. All inquiries should be directed to Patricia Pereira-Pujol, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, at pereirap@fiu.edu.

 

 

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.

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Patricia Pereira-Pujol
Information Services Librarian for Science    
Florida International University 
University Park, Green Library
Miami, FL 33199
phone: 305/348-3417
fax: 305/348-6579
pereirap@fiu.edu