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Subject: Position Announcement - Physical Sciences Librarian
Date: 03 May 2007 10:43:57 -0400
From: [log in to unmask] (Jane Quigley)
To: Maps-L
PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARY
HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
The Dartmouth College Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative
information professional to join a collaborative team at the Kresge Physical
Sciences Library, providing information, instruction and collection services
to faculty and students in the physical sciences, mathematics and computer
science areas. This individual will actively participate in developing the
library's educational program, both in the sciences and across the College.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Head, Kresge Physical Sciences Library,
this person provides specialized scientific information, instruction, and
collections services in a flexible and innovative environment. Actively
participates in the Library's liaison program, with outreach and liaison
responsibility for one or more specific departments, programs, and
interdisciplinary research centers in the physical sciences, mathematics, or
computer science. Develops and manages print and digital collections in
liaison areas to support research and teaching. Provides education and
training in a variety of settings and on a variety of topics related to
finding, evaluating and using scientific information. This position reports
25% to the Director of Library's Education & Outreach program, assisting
with program development for information literacy initiatives both in the
sciences and across the College. In consultation with the Head of Kresge
Library, this person will develop and coordinate Kresge's education program
initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA/MLS; educational background in the physical or
mathematical sciences and experience in an academic or research environment
preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal,
organizational, and communication skills; the ability to work effectively
and collegially in small-group and team environments; a strong commitment to
client service; demonstrated experience and enthusiasm in providing
educational services; advanced science reference skills and proficiency in
using information resources; familiarity with the scientific literature and
with scientific research and publication trends; familiarity with use and
application of computers in a fully networked campus environment.
RANK & SALARY: This position is part of the Librarian Classification System
of Professional Ranks. Salary is commensurate with experience and
qualifications with minimum salary defined below:
Librarian Professional I $36,010
Librarian Professional II $40,195
Librarian Professional III $44,108
Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care;
retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; and relocation assistance.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE INFORMATION: The Dartmouth College Library is an ARL
library, participating in national and regional endeavors and organizations,
such as SPARC, JSTOR, and NERL (Northeast Research Libraries Consortium).
Dartmouth College offers a lively, intimate university environment with the
benefits of rich cultural offerings in a lovely rural setting, within 2-3
hours' drive of both Boston and Montreal. Complete job description
available at:
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~hrs/descriptions/005902.pdf
For more information, see http://www.dartmouth.edu and
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~krescook/
APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin on May 30th, 2007;
applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply,
please send resume and cover letter to:
Search Committee for Physical Sciences Librarian
Dartmouth College Library
6025 Baker-Berry Library
Hanover, NH 03755-3525
Or send by email to [log in to unmask]
Dartmouth College is an AA, EEO, M/F employer.
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