Temple University in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Science and Engineering Librarian and Learning Specialist.
Science and Engineering Librarian and Learning Specialist – Reference and Instructional Services
Summary:
Make
a difference at Temple Libraries. Join our team of subject specialist
librarians, serving students, faculty and researchers in our Colleges of
Science and Technology and Engineering. We seek an enthusiastic,
service-focused colleague eager to engage with our science community to
support learning and research. Our new state-of-the-art library
building, opening in 2018, is just one reason to explore your future at
Temple Libraries. Temple
University is a vibrant, urban research university with over 1,700
full-time faculty and a student body of 36,000 that is among the most
diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and
Philadelphia, visit http://www.temple.edu/about/.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting
to the Associate University Librarian, the Science & Engineering
Librarian provides general reference, specialized research support and
instructional programming for students, faculty and staff in biology,
bioengineering, chemistry, computer & information science, earth
& environmental science, engineering, the mathematical sciences and
physics. Serves as library liaison for three or more science and
engineering departments. In addition, the Science & Engineering
Librarian conducts outreach to a growing number of specialized labs and
research centers in the College of Science & Technology. Develops
print and web based instructional materials and provides library
instruction to students in the assigned subject areas as well as
undergraduates in the general education curriculum. As the learning
specialist for sciences and engineering, counsels faculty in developing
effective information literacy assignments and collaborates with the
Information Literacy Coordinator to identify, achieve and assess
library-wide learning outcomes. Engages faculty through outreach and
promotional activities, including committee participation and attendance
at collegial meetings and events. Selects materials for library
collections in all formats in support of these academic programs.
Maintains awareness of current trends in librarianship, within the
sciences and engineering as well as in higher education and related
academic fields. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science.
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Substantial
coursework, library experience or practical lab experience in
engineering or science fields, such as biology, physics, chemistry,
geology, etc.
*Experience
designing and delivering learning content and applying information
literacy concepts, such as developing learning outcomes and employing
assessment techniques, to practice.
*Demonstrated ability to provide reference and instructional services.
*Must be flexible.
*Proficient analytical, organizational, management and communication skills.
*Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines.
*Ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
*Commitment to providing responsive and innovative services to a culturally and racially diverse campus community.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
*Experience in a science or engineering academic setting providing reference, consultation or liaison services.
*Facility with instruction and information technologies and creative use of technology to enhance learning.
*Experience developing and managing science or engineering-related collections in all formats.
*Current awareness of issues and trends in public services for academic libraries.
*Knowledge
of the information needs of relevant disciplines and an understanding
of current trends and issues in scholarly publishing.
*Science or engineering degree.
Compensation:
Competitive
salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank and
salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply:
To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Careers At Temple at the bottom of the home page,
and reference 17000068. For full consideration, please submit your
completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
