[LIBJOBS] Position Vacancy - Science Liaison Librarian - University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Science Liaison Librarian

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

 

The University Libraries seek an innovative, knowledgeable and dynamic individual to serve as a science liaison librarian.  The science liaison will work collaboratively with teaching and library faculty colleagues to develop and provide information resources, information literacy and research expertise to faculty and students in specific science departments. This position reports to the Head of Reference and Instructional Services and will join a department of nine librarians and four paraprofessionals. It is a twelve-month tenure-track faculty position.  Demonstrated professional achievement, service, and scholarly/creative activity are required for reappointment and tenure.

Responsibilities

·         Serve as a liaison to specific science departments including, but not limited to, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics and Astronomy, and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering.

·         Work collaboratively with science faculty to develop, deliver and assess information literacy for science student in a variety of formats and platforms.

·         Work with science faculty and students to develop data management and data curation plans for their research.

·         Develop multimedia tutorials and online research guides.

·         Educate and inform faculty and graduate students on scholarly communication issues such as open-access initiatives, digital publishing and copyright.

·         Develop print and electronic collections in liaison areas

·         Provide general and subject specific reference and research assistance service.

·         Develop and manage print and electronic resources for the sciences.

·         Able to work with culturally diverse populations.

For the complete posting, including qualifications:  please go to:

http://provost.uncg.edu/Academic/EPA_Personnel/JobLists/DetailPage.asp?s=%27999499%27

 

Employee benefit information is located at:

http://web.uncg.edu/hrs/benefits/

 

Applications:

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2013 and will remain open until the candidate is selected.   Applicants should submit their vita with a letter explaining their interest in the position, background and qualifications for this position and the names and contact information for three professional references.   Application packages should be emailed to:  akbradsh@uncg.edu or by mail to:  Kathy Bradshaw, Human Resources Librarian, PO Box 26170, Greensboro NC 27402-6170

 

Effective Date:  July 1, 2013 or negotiated date.

 

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to equality of employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or creed. Moreover, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to recruitment of and advancement of women and minorities at all faculty/staff levels.

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A. Kathy Bradshaw, MLIS, SPHR
Human Resources Librarian
University Libraries
208E Jackson Library
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC  27402
336-334-3741
akbradsh@uncg.edu