Position: Librarian III, Earth & Natural Sciences
Position #: M00115
Org #: 3271 Libraries Academic Partnerships
Req #: 6300
Reports to: Larry Milliken
Job Overview:
Drexel University Libraries (DUL) seeks an innovative librarian with demonstrated experience working with faculty and students in learning and research programs to serve as its Liaison Librarian for Earth & Natural Sciences. This position provides an exciting opportunity to build partnerships and collaborations across Drexel University as liaison to three departments within the College of Arts & Sciences and one interdisciplinary institute.
Reporting to Manager, Reference & Research Consultation, the Liaison Librarian for Earth & Natural Sciences serves as primary liaison between the University Libraries and the faculty, staff and students of the departments of Physics; Mathematics; Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science (BEES) within the College of Arts & Sciences and, with the Liaison Librarian for Engineering, the AJ Drexel Institute for Energy and the Environment (IExE). The Liaison Librarian for Earth and Natural Sciences is a member of the liaison team, a group of librarians who work in close partnership to develop, implement and assess instructional and research programs that advance Drexel's educational and research mission.
The position will be primarily based at the WW Hagerty Library, with access to office hoteling on the University's Center City campus. Liaison librarians are expected to contribute to DUL ongoing operations through participation in departmental planning and decision-making, and in implementation of library and departmental policies. Regular reporting of activities and appropriate statistics is required. Librarians are encouraged to participate in university activities and initiatives and actively engage and contribute to the profession. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Essential Functions:
· Collaborate with departmental faculty and staff to integrate bibliographic research and information-seeking instruction into appropriate courses and curriculum
· Actively build partnerships with constituents and Libraries' colleagues to develop programs and tools that enrich research and scholarship in earth and natural sciences
· Collaborate with departmental faculty and staff to develop, provide, and assess course-related instruction tools and resources to meet the needs of patrons from constituent programs and departments
· Create and maintain web-based research guides, instructional materials, and web pages to help users in their research.
· Provide general reference, as well as customized consultation services for users in relevant subject areas in person, phone, email and chat
· Participate in collaborative collection development for the University Libraries
· Engage and contribute to the profession
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
· ALA-accredited MLS or relevant graduate degree
· Minimum three years of professional experience in a higher-education setting
· Undergraduate degree and/or graduate coursework in engineering or science (STEM) discipline
· Demonstrated knowledge of applied science information resources and tools
· Demonstrated experience and knowledge of pedagogy and instructional techniques
· Demonstrated experience working in digital service environments
· Demonstrated knowledge of research trends in STEM fields
· Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in higher education; particularly in regards to digital scholarship and scholarly communication
· Excellent communication, writing, and effective presentation skills
· Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; able to lead as well as execute and take constructive input from multiple sources.
· Demonstrated involvement and contribution to the professional community.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in an academic library
· Demonstrated experience working with research outputs; data and/or scholarly communication
· Project management experience
· Experience with learning management systems
· Demonstrated success working within a matrix organization
· Demonstrated success working in a changing organization
Supplemental Posting Information:
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our website to view all University Policies and Workplace Postings.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University's acceptance of the results of the background investigation.
Interested, qualified applicants may apply at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=78911
Christine Liu
Administrative Coordinator
Drexel University Libraries
Drexel University
3300 Market Street
W. W. Hagerty Library
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: 215.895.6848 | Fax: 215.895.2070
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