Science Librarian, Head of Technical Services
Science Libraries
Yale University
Librarian I-III
The University and the Library
One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library
is a full
partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by
scholars from
around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources,
including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all
media,
ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic
databases. The
Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its
physical and
digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the
Sterling Memorial
Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass
Library, it
employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six-hundred who offer
innovative and
flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale
University Library
and its collections and services, visit http://www.library.yale.edu.
The science libraries include the Kline Science Library, Sterling
Chemistry Library,
the Engineering and Applied Science Library, the Forestry and
Environmental Sciences
Library, the Geology Library, and the Mathematics Library. For additional
information, you may view the Yale University Science Libraries web site:
http://www.library.yale.edu/science/
General Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Sciences Libraries and Information
Services, this
position serves as the Head of Technical Services for the distributed
Science
Libraries, works in the Science Libraries as a member of a team providing
information services in a distributed, innovative, and technically
sophisticated
environment utilizing the Yale University Online Catalog (Orbis),
various local and
remote information databases (e.g. Ovid, and OCLC), and a superb historical
paper-based collection.
Responsibilities
Manages and coordinates the distributed science libraries' technical
services
operations (acquisitions, cataloging, serial maintenance, binding,
preservation),
including direct supervision and training of 3 FTE library assistants
and student
assistants. Manages the flow of materials between libraries; works
closely with the
Chief Acquisitions Librarian and the Chief Catalog Librarian and other
designated
staff in the development and implementation of library-wide standards
and procedures
to support technical services for the science libraries. Participates
in the
development of library-wide policies, procedures, and best practices
relating to
acquisitions, cataloging and metadata creation that support the
bibliographic
control and access to print and digital materials. Produces reports
related to
technical services for quality control, collection development/analysis,
etc., from
the Library's integrated library system. Participates in providing a
program of
services including user education, online searching, and liaison work to
Departments. Provides coverage for reference/education services via
online tools
and the Reference Desk. Serves on appropriate library committees and
pursues
professional development activities, and is expected to be
professionally active at
Yale and nationally. May be required to participate in disaster
recovery efforts.
May be assigned to work on the West Campus in West Haven, Connecticut.
Qualifications
Master's degree from ALA-accredited program or equivalent experience;
experience
with acquisitions and/or cataloging operations; familiarity with general
bibliographic control principles, including controlled vocabularies and
authority
control; familiarity with reference service; familiarity with SQL and
Microsoft
Access Databases. Appointment at the Librarian II level requires a
minimum of two
years of professional experience and demonstrated professional
accomplishment.
Appointment at the Librarian III level requires a minimum of 5 years of
professional
experience and professional accomplishment. Excellent oral and written
communication skills; excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
an ability to
work collegially and collaboratively with diverse populations in small
group and
team environments; ability to meet deadlines, set priorities and handle
multiple
priorities; and an interest in keeping abreast of new developments in
information
technology and services for the sciences. Preferred: supervisory
experience;
experience with automated acquisitions and cataloging systems; educational
background in the sciences; commitment to public service in a science
library
environment; and familiarity with current cataloging practices and national
cataloging standards, working knowledge of MARC21 bibliographic and holdings
standards.
Salary and Benefits
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's
qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including pro-rated
22 vacation
days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care;
TIAA/CREF or
Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications will be
accepted until
the position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter,
resume, and the
names of three references should be sent by creating an account and
applying online
at http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/. Please be sure to
include
Source Code 6435#BR.
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment
screening.
All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Yale values
diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages
applications
from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
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Received on Mon Dec 15 2008 - 15:59:07 EST