Job Title: Lecturer: Science Librarian

Job Description: Position Announcement

Lecturer (Science Librarian)
SIU Carbondale
Library Affairs

Appointment: Lecturer, full-time, 12 month, term, Non-Tenure-Track
Available: July 1, 2013

Environment: Library Affairs provides comprehensive library services to
the Southern Illinois University Carbondale population of 18,500
students in beautiful Southern Illinois. Morris Library, the primary
facility, was completely renovated and reopened in 2009. The building
currently
features over 200 computers, laptops to borrow, 14 study rooms, and two
computer classrooms.

Two additional floors that will feature highly flexible,
technology-rich, collaborative spaces are under construction and will
open in 2014. The building houses nearly three million volumes, three
and a half million microforms, and 43,000 currently-received periodicals
and serials, as well as strong collections of online databases, maps,
films, DVDs, and sound recordings. Morris Library is a selective U.S.
Federal Depository Library and an Illinois State Depository Library. As
the center for
academic support services on campus, Morris Library hosts SalukiTech
(technology and computer support), the University Honors Program, the
Writing Center, Learning Support Services, Testing Lab, Math Lab, and
Center for Teaching Excellence. Morris Library is a member of the
Association of
Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information, Consortium of
Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois, Scholarly Publishing and
Academic Resources Coalition, and Greater Western Library Alliance.
Librarians at SIU Carbondale are faculty and are covered by collective
bargaining.

Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Associate Dean for
Information Services and
responsive to input from the Dean of Library Affairs , the Science
Librarian provides reference, instruction, liaison, collection
development, outreach, and general library services to the University
community. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assists patrons at the Information Desk with research and reference
questions, including
limited nights and weekends. Provides general reference service via
face-to-face, online, email, chat, phone, and consultation means.
• Instructs students and faculty in the use of library resources and
technologies, as well as in information access, evaluation, and
management in face-to-face and online settings as appropriate. Assists
in the development of instructional curricula (including for credit and
non-credit courses), online learning modules, web pages, user guides,
and assessments.
• Serves as subject specialist and liaison to departments covering
Science disciplines, providing formal and informal instruction in
library research for these departments. Assists with subject-specific
research queries in areas of expertise. Identifies opportunities for
outreach and strategic partnerships with specific SIU Carbondale
departments based on expertise.
• Assists with student recruitment, orientation, and retention strategies.
• Selects monographs and recommends other resources for science
disciplines. Participates in other collection development activities as
needed.
• Participates in the library’s scholarly communication initiatives,
including the population of the Institutional Repository.
• Serves on library and university committees.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science (MLS) awarded by
date of appointment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in the use of general and subject-specific reference
resources and in conducting
library research.
• Experience creating web-based guides and tutorials (e.g., LibGuides).
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of information technology
applications (e.g., Microsoft
Office) and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, including the ability to
manage projects, and
multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and solving problems in a complex
and dynamic
environment.
• A strong customer-service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with
diverse faculty, staff,
and students in a rapidly-evolving, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional master’s degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Speaking, reading and writing knowledge of a second language.
• Experience working in an academic library.
• Teaching experience.
• Collection development experience.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems and tools.
• History of working with diverse populations and college students.
• Experience writing, obtaining, and managing grants.

Salary: Competitive, $40,000-$50,000

Deadline for Application: June 21, 2013, or until filled

Application: Submit a letter of application stating qualifications and
background for this position, a
resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of
three professional references. References may be contacted by Library
Affairs and asked to comment on your experience and qualifications for
this position. All materials should be addressed to:

Teri Stobbs Ricci, Personnel Coordinator
Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632
SIU Carbondale
605 Agriculture Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Telephone: 618-453-1458
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that
strives to enhance
its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its
potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged
and will receive
consideration.


URL to Online Job Posting:http://affact.siuc.edu/posts/faculty/lib79.html