From: "Ed Goedeken" <GOEDEKEN_at_gwgate.lib.iastate.edu>
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The Iowa State University Library seeks two Librarian positions: (1) Life
Sciences Librarian and (2) Physical Sciences Librarian both at the rank of
Assistant Professor. DESCRIPTION: Serves as a subject specialist in the
Science and Technology Department, performing reference, instruction and
collection development activities in the sciences, as part of a team of 6-8
faculty members. Works in an innovative environment emphasizing electronic
reference and instructional services, including a web gateway to indexing,
abstracting, and full-text databases; mediated and end-user online
searching; and a course-related instructional program with a growing
emphasis on electronic delivery. There will be some flexibility in
responsibilities based on qualifications of successful candidates and
current faculty areas of expertise. Engages in scholarship appropriate to
faculty appointment.
LIFE SCIENCES LIBRARIAN: QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS.
Ability to meet promotion and tenure standards. Degree or significant
course work in sciences OR one or more years of experience in science
reference/collection development. Commitment to public service; ability to
work effectively with all levels of university clientele; flexibility in
adapting to change; commitment to a consultative/participatory style of
management; and effective communication skills. Preferred: Education or
experience in biochemistry or genetics. Advanced science degree; knowledge
of database searching (particularly STN and DIALOG); ability to build and
manage research library collections; experience developing and delivering
discipline related instructional sessions.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN: In addition to the above job duties, will
provide collection development/management and consultation services at the
Physical Sciences Reading Room. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited
MLS. Ability to meet promotion and tenure standards. Degree or
significant course work in the physical sciences OR at least two years of
experience in physical sciences reference/collection development.
Commitment to public service; ability to work effectively with all levels
of university clientele; flexibility in adapting to change; commitment to a
consultative/participatory style of management; and effective communication
skills. Preferred: Education or experience in chemistry or physics; an
advanced science degree; knowledge of database searching (particularly STN,
Beilstein, and DIALOG); ability to build and manage research library
collections; experience developing and delivering discipline-related
instructional sessions.
SALARY: $30,000-35,000, depending upon qualifications. BENEFITS:
TIAA/CREF, excellent group medical, dental and life insurance. TO APPLY:
Submit letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three references to: Chair, Science Librarian Search
Committee, Iowa State University, 302 Parks Library, Ames, IA 50011-2140.
Review of applications will begin May 7, 1999 and will continue until an
adequate pool is developed. For a full description of both positions and
the library, see the Library?s WWW site (http://www.lib.iastate.edu). Iowa
State University has a strong commitment to equal opportunity and
affirmative action. Members of protected classes are especially encouraged
Received on Sun Mar 28 1999 - 16:06:42 EST