-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Job Posting Two positions Ohio State University Libraries Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:50:52 -0400 From: Mary Scott <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps-L *The Ohio State University Libraries 600 Ackerman Road Columbus, OH 43201 * *Two (2) Positions:* 1) Librarian: Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Subject Specialist 2) Librarian: Physical Sciences Subject Specialist *Available:* Immediately The Ohio State University Libraries faces immediate challenges, from sharing and preserving all formats of scholarship, digital and print, essential for teaching, research, and service; to advocating for and facilitating reform in scholarly communication to take full advantage of new information technology capabilities; promoting library services, internally and externally, to engage all potential users; changing our library facilities to accommodate the changing uses and users of libraries; partnering with faculty and students to strengthen the learning process by integrating the libraries more effectively with curricular innovations at the University; building strategic partnerships on campus, in Ohio, and elsewhere to provide more dynamic library services; and developing human resources within the libraries to support innovation and change. To respond to the above challenges, University Libraries is seeking to fill two (2) positions in the sciences that report to the Assistant Director for Collections, Instruction, and Public Services (CIPS); and work with the CIPS Coordinators (for Circulation, Collections, Instruction, Interlibrary Services/Document Delivery, Outreach, and Reference and Research) to determine needs, establish priorities, support services and programs, and participate in supervision and evaluation of staff. Subject specialists are expected to work actively in one or more subject areas, across disciplines, and throughout the Libraries in support of the Libraries Service Values ( http://library.osu.edu/sites/about/mission.php#values). <http://library.osu.edu/sites/about/mission.php#values%29.%3F> Both positions have faculty status with accompanying University expectations and requirements for tenure and promotion. Library faculty members are evaluated on their teaching, research/publication, and service and are eligible to receive release time (up to 20 percent) in support of meeting the requirements for promotion and tenure. 1) The responsibilities of the *Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Subject Specialist *will include, but are not limited to: creating a close working relationship between the Libraries and the teaching and research faculty in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and related units of the University, with the goal of understanding their teaching, learning, and research needs and thereby increasing the quality of the Universitys teaching and learning environment and partnering with CFAES faculty to create, implement, promote, and manage programs that have impact on faculty recruitment, retention, diversity, development, scholarly interaction, teaching, service, and research; · working closely with librarians from the CFAES Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and OSU Agricultural Technical Institute to provide coordinated services to faculty, staff and students located at other OSU campuses; actively seeking teaching opportunities to advance student engagement using innovative methods and by integrating information technologies, multimedia, and knowledge resources into course management systems and curricula; building partnerships and creating shared practices that connect the Universitys learning environment and research knowledge with the needs of the community. 2) The responsibilities of the* Physical Sciences Subject Specialist* will include, but are not limited to: creating a close working relationship between the Libraries and the teaching and research faculty in the College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, College of Engineering, and related units of the University, with the goal of understanding their teaching, learning, and research needs and partnering with them to create, implement, promote, and manage programs that impact faculty recruitment, retention, diversity, development, scholarly interaction, teaching, service, and research, thereby increasing the quality of the Universitys teaching and learning environment; · actively seeking teaching opportunities to advance student engagement using innovative methods and by integrating information technologies, multimedia, and knowledge resources into course management systems and curricula; building partnerships and creating shared practices that connect the Universitys learning environment and research knowledge with the needs of the community. *Qualifications Required: *For FAES Subject Specialist, Advanced degree (Masters, Ph.D, or ABD accepted) in a discipline related to food, agriculture, and environmental sciences, or a related life science (e.g., plant biology, nutrition, biochemistry). For Physical Sciences Subject Specialist, Advanced degree (Masters, Ph.D, or ABD accepted) in a physical science (e.g., physics, astronomy, chemistry) or engineering. For both positions, MLS (or equivalent) accredited by the American Library Association; or willingness to complete an MLS within two years of appointment as a condition of continued appointment and consideration for tenure and promotion. Understands the instrumentation of and the data generated by scientific research. Demonstrated enthusiasm for reaching out to and engaging faculty in the above disciplines to learn their teaching and research needs and to seek expanding responsibilities; experience in applying new and emerging information technologies; excellent communication and presentation skills; strong service orientation and interpersonal skills; curiosity and willingness to partner with teaching and research faculty in interdisciplinary initiatives as part of a research team. *Desired: *Technology skills (e.g., GIS, programming data, building databases, creating /managing web services tools). Experience with initiating and working in disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs and services that address the needs of the teaching and research faculty as well as undergraduate and graduate students; teaching/instruction and traditional/electronic reference services; collection and information resource development and management; outreach and marketing of programs; access and document delivery; copyright and licensing; emerging technologies; assessment; grant writing; and institutional repositories; and methods to develop and deliver user-centered services. *Salary and rank:* This is an entry level position. $41,000 minimum; faculty rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Appointment of a candidate without an earned MLS will be at the Instructor level. *Benefits: *The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 10 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at 2.5 times ones annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available. Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is a comprehensive, state-assisted university offering a complete environment for learning for its 3,000 faculty and 50,000 students.* Additional information about The Ohio State University Libraries is available at _http://library.osu.edu _ <http://library.osu.edu/>* *_Application_:* Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. Preference will be given to applications received by July 27, 2007. Send letter of interest with a current resume and name, address, phone, and email address of three references to Linda S. Gonzalez, Assistant Director for Libraries Administrative Services, 600 Ackerman Road, Ackerman Library, Columbus, OH 43201; phone (614)292-5863; FAX (614)292-7859; e-mail: [log in to unmask] The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ************************************************************************** Mary Woods Scott phone: 614-292-6152 Geology Librarian FAX 614-292-1496 Orton Memorial Library of Geology e-mail [log in to unmask] 180 Orton Hall 155 S. Oval Dr. The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210 **************************************************************************