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Subject: Open Position: Interdisciplinary Science Librarian at the
University of Colorado Boulder
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:55:07 -0600
From: Kathryn Lage <[log in to unmask]>
To: 'Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum' <[log in to unmask]>
/[Please excuse the cross-posting]/
Hi all,
We have a new position open at CU Boulder, working in our newly formed
Sciences Department within the Libraries. I think it’s an exciting
position with lots of possibilities for working on interesting
initiatives and collaboration. Feel free to ask me if you have any
questions!
-Katie
Katie Lage
Earth Sciences/Map Librarian, Acting Head
Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
Sciences Department, University Libraries
184 UCB
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309
303-735-4917
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/map/
University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
Position Announcement – Interdisciplinary Science Librarian
**
The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries seeks an enthusiastic,
innovative, and flexible professional to join the University Libraries
faculty as an Interdisciplinary Science Librarian. The successful
candidate will possess a forward-looking, experimental, service-oriented
philosophy of librarianship. They will continually seek to improve
services, collections, policies, and procedures by diagnosing patrons’
information needs, prescribing solutions, evaluating their efficacy, and
revising accordingly.
Working in a newly formed Sciences Department, the Interdisciplinary
Librarian reports to the Director of the department and works closely
with the Life, Applied, Earth, and Physical Science Librarians. This
position is primarily responsible for providing collections and services
to campus faculty and students in interdisciplinary atmospheric and
environmental sciences, but as a member of the Science Librarians Team
is willing to assume duties in services to patrons in any scientific
discipline. He or she will also help build and manage relationships and
services with research institutes, centers, and federal labs involved in
relevant research and will participate in cross-departmental working
groups within the University Libraries.
**
*Required qualifications include:*
* Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school, completed by
December 31, 2012;
* Coursework and/or experience with library instruction, public
speaking, or teaching;
* User-focused approach to library services;
* Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
* Capacity to thrive in an exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented
environment and to respond with agility to changing needs and
priorities;
* Strong interpersonal skills;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
* Awareness of current trends in scholarly communication and research
data management;
* Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service
*Desired qualifications include:*
* Coursework and/or experience in providing instruction for the
sciences or engineering;
* An academic or professional background in the sciences or engineering;
* Coursework and/or experience in the management of research data;
* Coursework and/or experience with data collections and services
(e.g., geospatial, environmental, social sciences);
* Practical knowledge of issues regarding open access, author rights,
copyright, etc.;
* Fluency in pedagogical and research methodologies in the sciences
and/or engineering;
* Ability to develop outreach programs to academic communities;
* Demonstrated ability to assess and improve services;
* Demonstrated ability to work in an intensely collaborative
environment and manage projects;
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative;
* Experience working with diverse populations;
* Evidence of achievement in research and creative work and
professional service
*Appointment and Salary: *
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month),
tenure-stream faculty member. Depending on professional experience,
appointment will be at the assistant professor or senior instructor
level. The minimum starting salary is $48,888. Benefits include 22
working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave,
university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA-CREF
retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities.
Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.
**
*Application Process: *
Review of applications will begin on *July 21, 2012* and continue until
the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted
by this date in order to receive full consideration. Application must be
made online at www.jobsatcu.com <http://www.jobsatcu.com>, referring to
posting number *817893*, and must include a letter of application
specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume;
and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three
references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search
Coordinator, at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. The full position description can
be viewed
at:**http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobScienceLibrarian.htm.
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet
eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the
appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is
an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.
We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities,
individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this
ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by
contacting the ADA Coordinator at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.**In addition, the University of Colorado
Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and
living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.
Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history
record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle
history.
--
Dylan Wiersma
University of Colorado
Libraries Administration
184 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
303/492-8625
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