Job Description
The University of Denver Libraries is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and collaborative professional for the position of Science and Engineering Reference Librarian. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Student and Scholar Services.
The Science and Engineering Reference Librarian serves as liaison to the physical and life sciences, engineering, computer science, geography, and mathematics departments, with responsibility for provision of research services, instruction, and collection development in those areas. Participating fully as part of the reference and collection development teams, the librarian provides hour-long general and specialized consultations for students, faculty, and staff in the Research Center, and teaches information literacy workshops in assigned disciplines and participates in instructional programming for first-year foundational courses. This position is also responsible for building collections to meet the research and curricular needs of undergraduate and graduate students and faculty in the sciences, and for managing the collections budgets in the areas assigned. This position also serves a key role in the expansion of the librarys research data management practices and services. The librarian actively engages in scholarly activities through research and publication and participates in professional organizations, as well as library and campus committees. Finally, the person in this position intentionally integrates diversity and inclusiveness into all aspects of the library.
Required Experience:
- ALA accredited masters degree in Library and Information Science
- Experience providing information/reference services and in building collections
- Ability to actively engage and work in a team environment
- Flexible and adaptable reference skills to handle a variety of reference activities and hour-long research consultations at a busy Research Center
- Demonstrated capacity to build strong connections with liaison departments in order to provide effective research instructional programs and relevant collections
- Demonstrated capability to actively engage in professional development and scholarly activities through research, publication, and service to professional organizations
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- The ability to work independently, effectively, and confidentially, using tact and excellent judgment
- Strong teaching skills with knowledge of information literacy best practices and standards for science and technology
Preferred Experience:
- Academic degree or concentration in science or engineering
- Experience in an academic or science library
- Experience with science information/reference services
- Ability to analyze collections data using Excel or other similar tools
- Knowledge of research data management best practices and tools
Instructions for candidates:
Candidates must apply online through www.dujobs.org to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please click New Resume/CV at the bottom of the page to begin application. Please attach your resume/CV, cover letter, and all necessary documents. Applications received by September 15, 2014 will receive first consideration.
If you have questions regarding this position please contact the Search Committee Chair: Erin Meyer, erin.meyer@du.edu
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The Community
The University of Denver Libraries (http://library.du.edu), comprised of the Main Library at the Anderson Academic Commons and the Bonfils Stanton Music Library in the Lamont School of Music, is a highly collaborative, team-based organization that serves a diverse population, ranging from our students, staff, and faculty to public and other academic patrons from the surrounding region. Opened on March 25, 2013, the Academic Commons is the campus centerpiece for collaborative, technology-infused teaching, learning and engagement. The University of Denver Libraries is central to discovery and creative interaction among students and faculty and strives to provide collections, services, personnel, and systems that support the teaching and research programs of the University.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of Denver (DU), the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region, enrolls over 11,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Denver as a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. The University is located in a residential neighborhood of Denver, a vibrant and diverse city offering an array of cultural attractions and recreational activities in the nearby mountains. For more information about the library and the University of Denver visit: http://www.du.edu.