Life Sciences Librarian
Description:
NYU Libraries seeks a subject specialist in the life sciences to support
the research and teaching programs of faculty, graduate students, and
undergraduate students in biology, environmental sciences, nutrition,
and global public health. This librarian serves as a library liaison
with special emphases on building and curating collections in all
formats; developing a program of extensive outreach, instruction,
consultation, and research support services; and delivering responsive
and innovative information services. The Life Sciences Librarian
collaborates on scholarly communication and data services initiatives
and participates in collaborative research projects, including sponsored
research projects. Librarians play a key role in the educational
mission of NYU by establishing strong collaborative relationships with
faculty and students and connecting them to the services, content, and
tools that meet their research, teaching, and learning needs.
The
Life Sciences Librarian is a tenure track position based in the
Research Commons at Bobst Library and is a member of the Coles Science
Center in the Collections & Research Services unit of the NYU
Division of Libraries. The Life Sciences Librarian takes a leadership
role on selected projects and initiatives within the NYU Division of
Libraries. The successful candidate works collaboratively with other
science librarians across NYU, including the NYU Health Sciences
Libraries, NYU’s Courant Institute Library, the Bern Dibner Library at
the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, the NYU Abu Dhabi Library,
and the NYU Shanghai Library, as well as with colleagues across the
Division of Libraries to develop, deliver, and assess high-quality
research support services. Librarians at NYU participate in
Library-wide committees and professional activities outside of NYU, and
they also monitor developments and best practices to help ensure the
excellence of the NYU collections and research support services. The
individual in this position reports to the Head of Science &
Engineering for the NYU Division of Libraries.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in the life sciences or related science discipline.
- Minimum one graduate degree (master’s level or higher) for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required for tenure review. One of the two graduate degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent.
- Public service experience in an academic library, including reference, instruction, or collection development.
- Demonstrated public service orientation and knowledge of user needs for teaching, learning, and research.
- Understanding of the data management needs of researchers in the sciences.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex organization.
- Creative, service-oriented approach to problem solving.
- High degree of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21st century library.
- Knowledgeable in the issues surrounding scholarly communications in the sciences.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in the life sciences. Subject PhD desirable.
- Experience with user assessment.
- Record of professional activities, including research and engagement in professional organizations.
New York University Libraries:
Libraries
at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty
and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s
vision to become the first true Global Network University by
collaborating and providing services to our 11 global academic centers
and “portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York University
Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC
Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries
participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with
Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through
the Manhattan Research Library Consortium. For the NYU Libraries Mission
and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf
Salary/Benefits: Faculty
status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual
vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.
For more information about the position, please visit http://library.nyu.edu/about/jobs.html#sciences .
To Apply: To
ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including
the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique
Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70
Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Please include where you heard about this position. The search will remain open until filled.
NYU’s
Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting
qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and
inclusivity.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
