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Subject: Earth Sciences librarian position at Stanford
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:54:42 -0800 (PST)
From: Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
To:
Hi, all,
Branner Library is on the hunt for an earth sciences librarian new or
fairly new to the field to join our great team of science and
engineering librarians. Please consider the position or pass this
information along to a colleague that would be a good fit. We had
previously posted a position for the head of the library. That position
has been closed and reworked as a position for a new/beginning librarian.
Stanford University Libraries: Vacancy Announcement
P*osition Title*:Earth Sciences Librarian and Bibliographer
*Classification:* Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian
Preference given to applications received by March 4, 2011.
*Appointment Date:* As soon as possible.
*Responsible to:* Head, Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map Collections
The Stanford University Libraries invite applications and nominations
for an Earth Sciences Librarian and Bibliographer. This is an Academic
Staff appointment, rather than a faculty-tenured position.Applicants
must apply by clicking on the Apply button after searching for job
#41509 in the Keyword Search field at:
http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html.Please supply a cover letter
with a statement of qualifications, a full resume of including education
and relevant experience, and the names and addresses of three references
with knowledge of one’s professional qualifications for this position.
Stanford University’s School of Earth Sciences aspires to be a world
leader in its field and the Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map
Collections exists primarily to support the school’s teaching and
research.If you are have a passion for earth sciences, consider joining
a stellar team of science librarians at our top-ranked research
university during this exciting time of change and challenges as we
create dynamic science libraries for the 21^st century.
The Libraries are seeking an innovative candidate with a background in
earth and/or environmental sciences.The position will provide a fast
track for a highly motivated candidate interested in variety,
opportunities, promotion and advancement.Stanford’s entrepreneurial
mindset is embodied in the libraries allowing librarians to
professionally flourish in a creative work environment.We seek a
librarian who will combine skills in outreach, technology and subject
expertise to provide new direction and focus for support provided to the
four departments in the School of Earth Sciences.
The Librarian is a member of the Science and Engineering Resource Group
(SERG) and participates actively in the Group's programs.SERG’s focus is
to remake the traditional science libraries into more responsive,
dynamic, and flexible information centers.This is being carried out
through a series of initiatives in which the Earth Sciences Librarian
will be an integral part.Innovative ideas and an ability to adapt to and
create change are highly valued skills for the person in this
position.In short, the Librarian for Earth Sciences should be an
energetic and flexible colleague who is looking towards the future and
wants to be an integral part of creating a new model of digital
librarianship.
Responsibilities, qualifications and submission instructions are listed
on the Stanford Jobs Web site at
http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html, job #41509.
Best,
Julie
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Julie Sweetkind-Singer
Assistant Director of Geospatial, Cartographic and Scientific Data &
Services
Head Librarian
Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
Stanford University
397 Panama Mall; MC 2211
Stanford, CA 94305
(650)725-1102
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