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.
URL: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=78911
Position Reports To: Larry Milliken
Location: Drexel University – Philadelphia, PA
Starts On: Sept. 8, 2014, 1:49 p.m.
Interested, qualified applicants may apply at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=78911
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