From: Jonas Barciauskas <barciaus_at_bc.edu>
From Jonas Barciauskas (<mailto:barciaus_at_bc.edu>barciaus_at_bc.edu)
BOSTON COLLEGE
Senior Reference Librarian/Bibliographer for Biology, Geology and Math
O'Neill Library (Search Reopened)
Level 25
The Boston College Libraries invite applications for a Senior Reference
Librarian/Bibliographer for Biology, Geology and Math in the O'Neill
Library. The University's commitment to the sciences is evidenced by the
recent $85-million expansion to the Higgins Biology and Physics Center, and
by its current strategic plan which emphasizes growth in the sciences
("From a Firm Foundation: Seven Strategic Directions: Item
IV:
<https://wfs.bc.edu/avp/planning/reports/strategicplan/strategicdecisions/naturalscience/>Identify
and commit targeted resources to selected natural science emphases that
will establish Boston College as among the leaders in these areas" ).
The Libraries seek an energetic, pro-active librarian to provide reference,
instructional and collection development services for students, faculty,
and researchers. Reference duties include: designing and implementing new
reference, instruction, and outreach services; staffing the O'Neill Library
reference desk; offering responsive and imaginative liaison and
consultative services at the individual and departmental level; developing
print and electronic instructional tools; participating in general library
instruction sessions; Requires some night and weekend reference desk coverage.
Collection duties include identifying and selecting materials in all
formats; assessing and managing the collection; keeping informed on new
technological developments and library issues related to access and
scholarly communications in the sciences; working with faculty and
colleagues to identify emerging trends in scientific publishing and to
realize opportunities offered by a rapidly changing electronic information
environment.
Requirements: Requirements: an accredited MLS; undergraduate and/or
graduate degree in the sciences (life sciences preferred); 3 - 5+ years of
academic library experience, including reference, instruction, and
collections work; experience in developing working partnerships with
academic departments and other campus communities; experience in developing
and assessing collections; knowledge of the scholarly communication issues
facing academic libraries and the sciences, in particular; understanding of
the information needs of scientists. The Boston College Libraries are
currently experimenting with new models of delivering services and building
collections. The successful candidate will enjoy and be effective at
working in a discipline based collaborative work environment
The University:
(<http://www.bc.edu/offices/pubaf/about/>http://www.bc.edu/offices/pubaf/about/)
Boston College is a leading Jesuit, Catholic university that enrolls 14,300
students and annually awards more than 4000 undergraduate and graduate and
professional degrees.
Boston College, in concert with its Jesuit, Catholic mission, is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Boston College is
dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural
environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.
To Apply:
Please visit the Boston College Human Resources Job Opportunities website at
<http://www.bc.edu/jobs>http://www.bc.edu/jobs. Please submit both a
resume and a cover letter, as one document, when completing the online
application and refer to Req # 2269..
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For more information about this position, contact Sally Wyman, Collection
Development Librarian/Bibliographer for Chemistry and Physics, Acting
Bibliographer for Biology and Geology at
<mailto:sally.wyman_at_bc.edu>sally.wyman_at_bc.edu .
Received on Sun Jul 30 2006 - 01:21:08 EDT