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Subject: Position closes 10/4: Earth Sciences & Physical Sciences Librarian
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 09:44:09 -0700
From: Brian Quigley <[log in to unmask]>
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Just a reminder that the deadline for applications for the following
position is October 4, 2013.
UC Berkeley Library is recruiting for a Earth Sciences & Physical
Sciences Librarian. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who might
be interested. Apologies for cross-posting.
The full description is below and at
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/earthsci.html. Submit applications
online at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00207.
Thank you,
Brian
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*POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT*
*UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY*
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*Earth Sciences & Physical Sciences Librarian*
*Hiring range: Associate Librarian I - Associate Librarian IV*
*$49,464 - $58,188 per annum, based upon qualifications*
*This is a full-time appointment available starting October 2013.*
The University of California, Berkeley seeks an enthusiastic and
service-oriented librarian with science collections experience for an
appointment in the Engineering & Physical Sciences Division. This
librarian will develop and manage collections to meet the teaching and
research needs of faculty and students in earth and planetary science,
astronomy, and physics. The librarian will also contribute to public
services and assume lead responsibility in the Division for one of our
initiatives such as data management, instruction and online education,
outreach, scholarly communication, or web services.
*The Environment*
The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and
teaching facility at one of the nation's premier public universities. In
a highly diverse and intellectually rich environment, Berkeley serves a
campus community of 25,500 undergraduate students, 10,300 graduate
students, and a faculty of 1,500. The Library comprises 20 campus
libraries - including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, the Bancroft Library,
the C. V. Starr East Asian Library and subject specialty libraries. With
a collection of more than 11 million volumes and a collections budget of
over $15 million, the Library offers extensive collections in all
formats and robust services to connect users with those collections and
build their related research skills.
The Library’s Engineering & Physical Sciences Division consists of five
libraries - the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Library, Earth Sciences
& Map Library, Engineering Library, Mathematics Statistics Library, and
Physics-Astronomy Library. These libraries maintain a research-level
print and digital collection to support the research and teaching
programs of the College of Chemistry, the College of Engineering, and
the College of Letters & Science’s Mathematical & Physical Sciences
Division. These collections are also heavily used by researchers
throughout the university community and beyond.
*Responsibilities*
Reporting to the Director of the Library’s Engineering & Physical
Sciences Division, the librarian in this position is responsible for
collection development and collection management for earth and planetary
science, astronomy, and physics. The librarian selects materials in all
formats, manages collections through storage and weeding, and monitors
budgets and approval plans for the assigned subject areas. The librarian
also collaborates with other librarians on campus and within the UC
System on collection decisions for print and electronic resources. The
librarian contributes to reference and instructional services including
virtual reference, consultations, in-person classes, online subject
guides, and other instructional materials. The librarian assumes lead
responsibility for one of our initiatives such as data management,
instruction and online education, outreach, scholarly communication, or
web services.
UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide
planning and governance, to work effectively in a shared decision-making
environment, and to be active professionally. Professional contributions
beyond the primary responsibilities are required for advancement in the
Librarian series. The successful candidate will show promise or evidence
of such contributions.
*Basic Qualification*
* MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library school by
start date
*Additional Qualifications:*
* Significant coursework or library experience in science or
engineering fields
* Experience participating in collection development in an academic or
research library
* Experience providing reference and instructional services in an
academic or research library
* Demonstrated knowledge of information resources related to
engineering or science fields
* Proven commitment to public services and improving the user experience
* Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving,
interpersonal, and communication skills
* Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively
and effectively both independently and as a team member
* Knowledge of trends and issues in scholarly communication in the
sciences
*The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to
the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks
candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic
and cultural diversity.*
Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees and are
represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council -
American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the
bargaining unit.
Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per
month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other
benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has
an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health,
dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.
*DEADLINE: *Consideration will be given to applications received by
*October 4, 2013.*
*Submit applications online at
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00207.* Applications must
include a cover letter detailing a statement of qualifications,
curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the
names and contact information of three references who are knowledgeable
about the applicant's qualifications for this position.
Send inquiries to:
Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
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(510) 642-3778
*The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer.*
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