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Science Librarian - University of Arkansas Libraries

[date added: 03/25/25]

The University of Arkansas Libraries invite nominations and applications for the position of Science Librarian. The Libraries seek candidates who are receptive to and foster new ideas and who have demonstrated collaboration and open communication skills. Additional key attributes are the ability to establish and promote successful partnerships with other universitydepartments, provide excellent services, and to adapt or develop programs and services that support positive change within the institution. This will be especially important as the main library, Mullins Library, debuts a major renovation of the first two floors.

As a member of the Research and Instruction Services team, the Science Librarian liaises to particular programs and departments within the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and related interdisciplinary graduate programs in the Graduate School and International Education. This librarian works directly with disciplines in the physical sciences and related interdisciplinary programs, creates and delivers innovative services to support the instruction and research needs of students and faculty, and actively engages in relationship building with faculty and students as well as with university departments, research teams, and partner organizations. Responsibilities include library instruction, research assistance, support for systematic reviews and/or other types of evidence synthesis, collection development, and academic outreach. We seek candidates who embrace collaborative relationships with library colleagues and innovative thinking to co-create and evaluate library programs and services as well as campus and community engagement initiatives.

With members of the Research and Instruction Services department, the Science Librarian contributes to the Libraries’ online chat service. This librarian will work in close cooperation with colleagues across the Libraries and be responsible for ongoing development of online learning tools to creatively and actively promote physical and digital collections, in alignment with curricular and research needs, and we seek candidates with broad information literacy skills. The person in this position may also support the promotion and utilization of new spaces and services focused on innovative technologies, available in the Experiential Learning department following the Mullins Library Renewal Phase 2 project. The work of the Science Librarian may include supervision of a Graduate Assistant.

Along with performance, the responsibilities of this position include research and creative work, and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. This position reports to the Director of Research and Instruction Services.

Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA or Fidelity Investments, tuition reduction, and health insurance.  Annual leave starts at 15 days per calendar year and increases with years of service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent institution
• Demonstrated experience working in a library setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Education, professional background, or subject matter expertise in the physical sciences or a related field
• Experience providing public service through instruction/tutorials, reference, or external outreach/engagement in an academic or professional setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical sciences or related information resources
• Experience with or a willingness to learn how to conduct systematic reviews or other type(s) of evidence synthesis
• Experience with or a willingness to learn collection development, information curation, or collection assessment
• Knowledge of or a willingness to learn about the use of emerging technologies to support research, teaching, and learning
• Knowledge of best practices in library pedagogy, such as the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
• Familiarity with assessment methods and tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated service orientation
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and changing environment
• Willingness to engage in faculty liaison activities such as outreach or engagement
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with team members, other colleagues, and customers
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Appointment Percent:  100%

Additional Information:

University Libraries:

The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University’s goals and take responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections and programs that further support the academic and land grant missions. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities. For more information, visit the Libraries’ website: https://libraries.uark.edu

The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the variety of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. We can strengthen our organization and institution by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same.

Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences:

In addition to several institutes and centers, the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences houses many Science disciplines (including the departments of Anthropology, Geosciences, and Mathematical Sciences). For more information, visit their website: https://fulbright.uark.edu/

Graduate School and International Education:

The Graduate School and International Education supports a variety of interdisciplinary graduate degree programs, including Environmental Dynamics, Space & Planetary Sciences, and Sustainability. For more information, visit their website: https://graduate-and-international.uark.edu/

Application Materials: 

For the full posting, or to apply, please go  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Science-Librarian--Open-Rank-_R0068725 

When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application highlighting education and experience related to the position qualifications, curriculum vitae, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers). Candidates who received international degrees in library and information science not accredited by ALA will need to submit the foreign credential evaluation determination. 

Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications listed below in ways that may not be obvious, including how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position’s qualifications and needs. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and interests to apply for this position, including those new to the profession. 

Salary Information:

Minimum salary: $55,000, commensurate with education and experience

Data Services Librarian Job Posting at University of Denver

[date added: 03/25/25]

The University of Denver Libraries is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and service-oriented leader for the position of Data Services Librarian. The Data Services Librarian is responsible for supporting scholars in managing, sharing, and preserving research data within and among interdisciplinary communities at the University of Denver. This position also leads user application support efforts for RedCap, a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Scholarly Communications & Collections Services, this highly collaborative position works closely with faculty, students, library colleagues, and other campus partners to provide data services to meet the current and growing needs of the DU community. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who will contribute to our values of diversity, equity and inclusion through their librarianship, research, and service. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty library position, non-tenure track. 

Please follow the link below to learn more about the position and apply: 

Apply now--Data Services Librarian at the University of  Denver. 

UGA Libraries Position - Assistant Director of User Services

[date added: 03/24/25]

The link to the position description is here.

Financial Management Specialist, Congressional Research Service Office of Administrative Operations

[date added: 03/13/25]

Form more information, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/833465100 

Director of Public Services for Special Collections, University of Arkansas

[date added: 03/13/25]

For more information, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Director-of-Public-Services-for-Special-Collections--Open-Rank-_R0068708 

Outreach Librarian at University of Denver

[date added: 03/13/25]

The University of Denver Libraries is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and service-oriented leader for the position of Outreach Librarian. The Outreach Librarian is responsible for liaising with student organizations, student life, and community partners; outreach, advocacy, and programming. This position may include liaison responsibilities for Library and Information Science and Research Methods Departments as well as non-traditional and distance learning programs, such as the University of Denver College of Professional Studies. They will be responsible for research services, instruction, and collection development in those areas. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching, research, and service. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty library position, non-tenure track. 

 Link to apply.

 Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter that addresses how your career has prepared you to meet all required and any preferred experiences. We are seeking candidates who have previous work advancing commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in library services and/or organizations. In your cover letter, please share at least one specific example where you have actively supported and contributed to DEI. This example could include job experiences, internships, coursework, etc.

 Questions about this position can be direct to the Search Committee Chair: Elia Trucks, elia.trucks@du.edu

Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian, Augusta University

[date added: 02/06/25]

 For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4fyadvcr 

Scholarly Communication Librarian, Utah State University

[date added: 02/06/25]

 For more information, visit Scholarly Communication Librarian

Questions may be addressed to search committee chair—Becky Thoms (becky.thoms@usu.edu)

Coordinator of Research Planning- Library of Congress

[date added: 02/04/25]

For more information, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/829372900 

Health & Human Services Librarian position at UNC Wilmington

[date added: 01/28/25]

Come join us at UNCW Library at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university! Located minutes from the beach, Wilmington has a vibrant culture that celebrates the arts, film and music, and a host of campus and community connections to ensure you find where you belong both on and off campus. 

This position is for the library’s second Health & Human Services Librarian who will serve as liaison librarian to the School of Nursing and related programs in the School of Social Work and/or the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences.

The Health & Human Services Librarian is a member of UNCW Library’s Academic & Research Engagement (ARE) division, which collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to provide information literacy instruction, assist with research, develop the library collection, provide consultative services supporting research and scholarly communication, and partner on programming, in alignment with the information and research needs of campus constituents.

This is an 11-month, non-tenure track, fixed-term special faculty position, with the month of June off-contract. The salary range for this position is $52,192-$55,657. Learn more about working at UNCW Library through our FAQs for Prospective Employees.

New and recent MLIS graduates are encouraged to apply, as well as those expected to graduate in summer 2025. Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.

Closing date: March 10, 2025

For more information about this position or to apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34705

Student Success Librarian, University of Georgia

[date added: 01/28/25]

https://www.libs.uga.edu/sites/default/files/admin-hr-staff/studentsuccess.pdf 

Marketing & Programming Librarian, Southwest Georgia Regional Library System

[date added: 01/28/25]

Please see the attachment

Two Faculty Librarian Position, Cal Poly

[date added: 01/17/25]

• University Archivist
• Metadata and Cataloging Librarian

Acquisitions Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor faculty position, Kennesaw State University

[date added:12/03/24]

The Kennesaw State University Libraries is recruiting for the position of Acquisitions and Licensing Librarian and Librarian Assistant or Librarian Associate Professor. KSU is in Kennesaw, Georgia, located in the northwest metro Atlanta area. Librarians at KSU are not tenure track, but hold faculty status, rank, and go through the promotion process. This position is in the Resource Strategy and Management Unit. For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=278951&PostingSeq=1

For questions about this faculty opening, please Jackie Blanton-Watkins, search chair, at jwatki35@kennesaw.edu. For full consideration please apply by December 15, 2024, though the position will remain open until filled.

Associate Dean for Collections, Systems and Digital Strategies

[date added:12/03/24]

Job no: 544129
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/544129/associate-dean-for-collections-systems-and-digital-strategies 

Research Librarian, Legislative Branch, Library of Congress

[date added:12/03/24]

This position is located in the Congressional Research Service (CRS), Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI).

The position description number for this position is 336983.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

 https://www.usajobs.gov/job/820957600  

Curator of the Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection, University of Florida

[date added:11/05/24]

The search has been extended to allow for more applications. It now closes November 20.

The University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries seek a creative, innovative, and service-oriented individual to develop and manage all aspects of the Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection, with a passion for collection development and a commitment to promoting its use through scholarship, classroom instruction, and public outreach. The collection has strengths in natural history, history of science, British and American literature, and other areas of distinction, with several supporting endowments. Its holdings intersect with many of the collections in the department, especially pre-eminent collections, including the Latin American and Caribbean Collection, the Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature, and the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica. The Curator provides leadership in an environment that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence. This position is a year-around (12-month), full-time tenure-track library faculty position.

The Smathers Libraries is committed to creating a thoughtful, equitable, and inclusive culture that provides space for innovation and creativity. We support that commitment by offering a fulfilling work experience that allows for collaboration, growth, and development as well as shared perspectives.

The Libraries encourage staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Rare Book Curator will serve on various committees and teams. To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Rare Book Curator will be expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds in work activities and decision making. The Rare Book Curator will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional service activities in order to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

The search will remain open until November 20, 2024, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of thought, skill, and experience of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people are especially encouraged to apply.

Address inquiries to Joe Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: jpiazza@ufl.edu.

Associate University Librarian or University Librarian, George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida

[date added:10/30/24]

The search has been extended to November 15

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida seek a collaborative and engaging Copyright & Scholarly Communications Librarian to provide leadership and direct outreach and support to the University community on issues related to scholarly communications, intellectual property law and policy, and open scholarship. This twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position advocates for, develops, and delivers timely educational and instructional programs relevant to the evolving intellectual property and scholarly communications ecosystems.

The Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian builds and maintains strong, collegial relationships across the Libraries and campus. These relationships support the development of collaborations and partnerships that reflect the University’s Core Values and support a wide variety of services and programs that contribute to the University’s education, research, and service missions. This position provides expertise in alternative publishing models, open scholarship, author rights, copyright, and compliance with public-access requirements for federally funded research and is responsible for tracking trends that affect access to scholarly information. This position also supports and informs policies for the UF Author Rights Policy, LibraryPress@UF, Affordable UF, the Institutional Repository at the University of Florida (IR@UF), and other campus support programs and initiatives.

As a member of the Academic Research Consulting & Services (ARCS) Department, this position contributes to shared departmental and Libraries-wide goals and collaborates with existing ARCS specialists providing services on a wide range of research methodologies and scholarly communications issues.

The search will remain open until November 15, 2024, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of thought, skill, and experience of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people are especially encouraged to apply.

Address inquiries to Joe Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: jpiazza@ufl.edu.

Education Requirement:

Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or advanced degree in a relevant field

SALARY

$78,861 minimum salary at the Associate University Librarian rank

$86,255 minimum salary at the University Librarian rank

The Smathers Libraries offer a salary commensurate with experience and credentials

Cataloging and Metadata Librarian, Pitts Theology Library, Emory University

[date added:10/30/24]

Apply at https://social.icims.com/viewjob/pt1729194282489fd051

Reporting to the Head of Cataloging, the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian is a key member of the Pitts Theology Library’s technical services team, contributing to the internal consistency and quality control of the data and metadata of the Library’s discovery systems and supports the discoverability and accessibility of the Library’s resources. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian contributes to the processing of the Library’s new acquisitions by producing quality catalog records of bibliographically complex materials. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian works closely with members of the Access Services team in refining catalog records and with the Digital Asset Librarian and Technology Development Librarian in supporting the operation of the Library catalog and managing the Library’s growing digital collections. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian may also collaborate with colleagues at other campus libraries on metadata and cataloging projects. 

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Original and complex cataloging of monographs, periodicals, and electronic resources

Evaluating and maintaining catalog data to support resource discovery

Authority work on controlled headings and vocabularies

Managing non-MARC metadata of digital resources in Library digital collections

Keeping current with issues and trends in cataloging and metadata management

Serving on library and campus committees as appropriate

Participating in relevant professional and scholarly associations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in library and information studies or equivalent experience

Working knowledge of integrated library systems and the structure of online catalogs

Experience with OCLC, MARC, and LCSH

Experience with one or more non-MARC metadata schemas (Dublin Core, Bibliographic Ontology, MODS, etc.)

Familiarity with content standards (e.g. RDA, etc.) and metadata systems

Understanding of existing and emerging descriptive principles and practices

Good organizational, time-management, and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within a collegial environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in theology, religious studies, or related discipline

Experience conducting academic research

Knowledge of standard and emerging cataloging principles and metadata schemes

Experience with Ex Libris’s Alma ILS and Omeka/OmekaS

Experience with data transformation tools (OpenRefine, Python, etc.)

Familiarity with non-LC controlled vocabularies (Getty AAT, Homosaurus, etc.)

Familiarity with maintenance and support of digital collections

Proficiency in a language other than English

Curator of the Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection, University of Florida

[date added:10/10/24]

The University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries seek a creative, innovative, and service-oriented individual to develop and manage all aspects of the Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection, with a passion for collection development and a commitment to promoting its use through scholarship, classroom instruction, and public outreach. The collection has strengths in natural history, history of science, British and American literature, and other areas of distinction, with several supporting endowments. Its holdings intersect with many of the collections in the department, especially pre-eminent collections, including the Latin American and Caribbean Collection, the Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature, and the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica. The Curator provides leadership in an environment that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence. This position is a year-around (12-month), full-time tenure-track library faculty position.

The Smathers Libraries is committed to creating a thoughtful, equitable, and inclusive culture that provides space for innovation and creativity. We support that commitment by offering a fulfilling work experience that allows for collaboration, growth, and development as well as shared perspectives.

The Libraries encourage staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Rare Book Curator will serve on various committees and teams. To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Rare Book Curator will be expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds in work activities and decision making. The Rare Book Curator will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional service activities in order to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

The search will remain open until November 6, 2024, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of thought, skill, and experience of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people are especially encouraged to apply.

Address inquiries to Joe Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: jpiazza@ufl.edu.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited (or foreign equivalent) program, or other relevant advanced degree

SALARY

Minimum salary at the Assistant University Librarian rank is $59,219

Minimum salary at the Associate University Librarian rank is $68,495

Salary will reflect the selected professional's experience and credentials

Data Services Librarian at Indiana University Indianapolis

[date added:10/10/24]

This position is tenure-track and is geared towards early career folks. We are a very collegial and collaborative unit. We (the library + my team) are committed to supporting the professional development and growth of the person hired. There is a startup package available for relocation expenses and professional development. The deadline for submitting materials is October 11, 2024. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2025.

Full posting is at https://library.indianapolis.iu.edu/about/employment/data-services-librarian

Application materials can be submitted at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25873

The search committee and am happy to answer any questions (hcoates@iu.edu)

Entry-level position for a Data Services and Reference Librarian, LSU Health Shreveport Library in Shreveport, Louisiana

[date added:10/10/24]