Research and Instruction Librarian for the Sciences
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library invites applications for a Research and Instruction Librarian for the Sciences to join the Center for Library User Education (CLUE) in expanding its information fluency program and to promote e-science services. The library seeks to build its professional staff by recruiting talented, energetic librarians interested in shaping the future of Tulane University and New Orleans.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research and Instruction Librarian for the Sciences is a creative, team-oriented librarian who combines information fluency instruction, research expertise, and outreach with collection development in the sciences or engineering. Reporting to the Head of the Center for Library User Education (CLUE), the librarian collaborates with colleagues to design, deliver and assess information fluency instruction with a focus on student learning. The librarian provides general help and research assistance at the Research Help Desk in the Learning Commons and assists remote patrons through phone, e-mail, web and other technologies; performs collection development for assigned science or engineering subject areas and acts as the library liaison to the academic departments linked to the subject areas; provides in-depth research consultations for science and engineering disciplines; assists with e-science/e-research and data management plans; and assumes other responsibilities as assigned. This position includes some evening and weekend hours. Subject assignments for collection development will be based on the experience and background of the successful candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA-accredited MLS; degree or scholarship in a STEM discipline; commitment to providing effective and engaging information fluency instruction with a focus on student learning; knowledge of current trends and best practices in information fluency instruction and assessment; familiarity with ACRL Information Literacy Standards for Higher Education and other learning standards; experience in providing research services in an academic library; experience with research databases used in STEM disciplines; excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to work collaboratively as well as independently; commitment to professional development.
Preferred: Degree or scholarship in the life sciences; one year of teaching experience including experience with instructional design, lesson planning, developing instructional materials in print, online, and multi-media formats; familiarity with e-science/e-research and data management plans; participation in ACRL Institute for Information Literacy; experience with collection development in an academic library; reading ability in one or more non-English western languages; experience with emerging technologies.
Salary/Benefits: Rank and salary commensurate with experience; generous benefits including a choice of health plans, tuition waiver for self, and undergraduate tuition waiver for dependents.
Environment
Tulane University is an AAU/Carnegie Research Institution and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top fifty national universities in the United States. The university is located in beautiful uptown New Orleans where it borders the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line and Audubon Park. Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the university's main library with an ARL research collection of more than four million titles.
To Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit a letter of application, résumé, and names with full contact information of at least three professional references via email to Andrea Bacino (abacino@tulane.edu) or mail to:
Tulane University
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
Attn: Andrea Bacino
7001 Freret St. 2nd floor
New Orleans LA 70118
Tulane University is an AA/EO Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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