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Subject: Science Liaison Librarian position - Georgia State University
- Atlanta, GA
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 10:31:58 -0400
From: Susan Smith <[log in to unmask]>
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(Please excuse cross-postings.)
Below is a position announcement for a Science Liaison Librarian
position here at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. If you are
interested and qualified, please apply! Also, please forward to anyone
else you know who may be interested. Review of application materials
will begin *June 9, 2008*.
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University Library
Vacancy Announcement
SCIENCE LIAISON/LIBRARIAN
Georgia State University Library is part of a dynamic urban university
in the heart of Atlanta. With approximately one million visitors this
past year, the Library is an important partner in teaching and research
at the University with over 1.3 million volumes and an environment which
encourages active learning and study. The Library employs a
self-motivated staff of over 100 FTE who have the opportunity to work
with a diverse faculty and student population, as well as participate in
Library and University governance. The Library collections reflect the
needs of the University, and the Library is engaged in several digital
initiatives designed to provide access to an array of scholarly information.
The University Library seeks a second committed and energetic science
librarian to provide innovative teaching and research support to the
following departments: Biology, Physics & Astronomy, and
GeoSciences/Maps. For these departments of responsibility, the librarian
will develop collections in all formats. This position reports to the
Head of Liaison & Outreach Services.
The Department of Biology offers undergraduate and graduate training
programs (M.S. and Ph.D.) and runs research programs coordinated around
four main disciplines: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Cellular
Molecular Biology and Physiology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry,
and Neurobiology and Behavior. The Biology Department has distinguished
itself for its innovative outreach in the community including the
Bio-bus, a mobile teaching laboratory which tours Georgia Public
Schools. The department of Physics & Astronomy offers undergraduate and
graduate programs and operates the CHARA Array Telescope on Mt Wilson,
California which can be remotely controlled from Atlanta. The department
of Geosciences offers a B.A. and M.A. in Geography, a B.S. and M.S. in
Geology, an Advanced Certificate in Hydrogeology, a Professional
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and a Ph.D. in
Chemistry with Geology Specialization. Georgia State University has just
broken ground on a new Science Park which will house a science teaching
laboratory.
Responsibilities
This position works collaboratively with the science liaison for
Chemistry. The successful candidate will provide research assistance and
instruction to students and faculty in the assigned departments; deliver
quality, in-depth reference and consultation services and collection
development in the assigned subject areas; promote the library and
information literacy; and foster communication between the science
departments and the library. Liaison librarians assist with the general
reference service that includes desk and virtual reference hours and are
responsible for occasional weekend and evening hours. As faculty
members, liaison librarians serve on library committees and engage in
scholarly activities.
Requirements
ALA-accredited master's degree in information/library science. Subject
background and/or relevant experience in one of the advertised subject
areas. Familiarity with resources in a variety of formats, skill
in use of technology and web based applications, excellent
communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED: Second
Master's Degree in appropriate subject area. Experience in collection
development in one of the subject areas. Demonstrated interest in
research and professional activities.
Library and University Environment
The University Library houses over 1,440,000 volumes, subscribes to more
than 7,600 serials, and is a Federal Document Depository with more than
770,000 government documents. Its growing Media Center has holdings of
approximately 21,000 audio, video, and multimedia materials. The
carefully selected collections are designed to serve varied research and
instructional needs at the undergraduate and graduate levels of the
university community. Library services are supported by the Endeavor
Voyager integrated library system. The University System of Georgia has
a statewide system known as GALILEO, providing equal access to
electronic resources and other materials for libraries throughout the
state. The University Library is a member of the Association of
Southeastern Research Libraries; the Southeastern Library Network
(SOLINET), and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education,
consisting of fourteen academic and research libraries serving nineteen
institutions in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
Georgia State University (GSU) is a dynamic urban institution located in
downtown Atlanta with an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students.
The close relationship that exists between the university and its
surrounding business, government and cultural communities makes GSU
unique in the University System of Georgia and distinctive among
universities in the South.
Condition of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour workweek
Retirement plans include: State Teachers Retirement Plan, TIAA-CREF and
VALIC
Twenty-one days vacation
Twelve paid holidays
Group health and life insurance
Twelve days sick leave
Social Security
Faculty rank and status
Optional pre-tax benefits
Non-Tenure track
Support for research and professional activities
Salary and Rank
$42,500-$52,500 for 12 months commensurate with the candidate's
education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract
renewal basis.
Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name,
address and phone number of three references, including immediate
supervisor. Review of materials will begin June 9, 2008 and continue
until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Human Resources Coordinator
University Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 413-2700
For more information please visit our web site at:
http://www.library.gsu.edu <http://www.library.gsu.edu/>.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational
institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural
diversity.
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