From: Charles Uth <uth_at_iit.edu>
Science Bibliographer/Librarian, Illinois Institute of Technology
The Paul V. Galvin Library of the Illinois Institute of Technology
invites applications for the position of Science
Bibliographer/Librarian. The Galvin Library seeks an energetic and
creative individual who will provide high-level research assistance
and instruction to students and faculty in the physical, chemical,
and life sciences and in selected engineeering programs.
Basic Function:
This position has primary responsibilities for evaluation and
selection of science and engineering print and electronic
information resources.
Provides science and engineering reference support, bibliographic
instruction, and participates in planning and developing information
services for science and engineering students and faculty.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as a bibliographer and subject specialist to designated
science and engineering departments; utilize subject background to
assist and direct other bibliographers in selection of information
resources; participate in the provision of services to students and
faculty, and pro-actively develop and maintain good relations with
faculty.
• Participate in the selection and weeding of print and
electronic resources in assigned science and engineering subject
areas; maintain and manage areas of library websites related to
assigned subject and service specialties; make recommendations and
provide assistance as requested in other collection development and
evaluation activities, and monitor appropriate portions of
the acquisitions budget.
• Provide reference desk services, assist science and
engineering faculty, students, and other users seeking information,
offer research assistance and guide users in the effective use of a
broad range of information resources;
perform online searching upon request; may require some evening and
weekend
duty.
• Provide individual in-depth consultation on information
resources and
information retrieval and storage techniques and their importance to
research, scholarship, and education to students and faculty.
• Assist Instruction Coordinator in identifying instruction needs
and
developing workshops of appropriate information resources and
information
retrieval and storage techniques; deliver workshops to individuals,
classes
and other groups.
• Recommend science and engineering electronic resources in all
formats;
test and evaluate new Internet resources and databases; train users and
staff; compile feedback from users
• Participate as a member of the Public Services team in planning,
policy
formulation, grant writing, identifying and recommending new information
resources and services, training other library personnel, interacting
with
patrons and the university community in a professional manner.
• Keep abreast of new librarianship issues and participate in
professional activities and organizations.
• Supervise and train 1-3 student assistants.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned.
Reports to: Head of Collection Development
Competencies
• Ability to understand the change process, especially
technological change, and how it will impact users’ experiences and
daily activities; ability to change strategies/behaviors in response
to changing priorities and conditions.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and authority as
appropriate.
• Ability to maintain an atmosphere conducive to job productivity
and satisfaction where team goals are aligned to meet the library
objectives.
• Ability to establish efficient, realistic plans and policies
that clearly convey the mission and philosophy of the university and
the library; set priorities; and communicate, share, evaluate and
measure plans.
• Ability to experiment and take risks and accept
responsibility for outcomes; monitor and analyze current trends;
exercise creativity; and pioneer in some area of the profession.
• Ability to select, supervise, motivate, coach teammates and
provide for staff development and continuing education opportunities;
ability to take charge in crises, see the need for action and act
appropriately, and foster employee empowerment.
• Respect, honor, and leverage diversity to maximize productivity,
and seek
to understand the values and culture and value of others.
• Maintain a service attitude that improves user perceptions and
participate in campus activities.
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding librarianship and
the information industry, and stay abreast of developments in the field.
Required Qualifications:
• An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, a bachelor’s
or higher degree in the physical or life sciences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the literature and databases in
science and engineering. Experience in use of technology to enhance
learning, knowledge of issues relating to science and engineering
research. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of
research and publications;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills,
initiative,
flexibility and the ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing
environment, and the ability to quickly adapt to and learn new methods
of seeking information without extensive training.
• A commitment to providing services to a diverse user population.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a science/engineering,
academic or special library environment is preferred.
Salary and Conditions of Employment:
Salary will be competitive and based on qualifications. TIAA CREF
and other retirement plans are offered, as are variety of health
plans. Fifteen days vacation, sick leave, and tuition remission
is available for employees and immediate family.
Paul V. Galvin Library
Twenty six permanent staff manage 900,000 volumes and one of the most
sophisticated digital libraries in the country. More information at
www.gl.iit.edu.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, Ph.D.-granting
university focusing on engineering, business, law, architecture,
design, and psychology. IIT is located in Chicago, on a campus designed
by Mies van der-Rohe and has some 6,000 FTE students. The university
has three campuses in Chicago and two campuses in the suburbs of the
city. IIT's Main Campus,which concentrates programs in engineering and
science, is served by the Paul V. Galvin Library. IIT is committed to
diversity in the workforce and encourages applications from qualified
women and minority candidates.
The Paul V. Galvin Library is committed to offering the highest quality
information services to its users anywhere, anytime.
To apply for this position
Send a letter of interest resume to: Dr. Sohair Wastawy, Paul V.
Galvin Library, Illinois Institute of Technology, 35 W. 33rd Street,
Chicago, IL 60616; FAX 1-312-567-5318. Review of applications begins
immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Received on Tue Feb 03 2004 - 09:29:07 EST