Date: Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Subject: POSITION: Chemistry Librarian (Miami U / Oxford OH)
From: Rob Withers <robert.e.withers_at_gmail.com>
To: libref-l_at_listserv.kent.edu
Assistant Librarian (Chemistry) to serve as the liaison to the departments of
Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, and Statistics with primary responsibility
for providing consultation, reference, collection development, and instructional
services; develop and teach credit/non-credit courses or workshops for the
library system; participate in a variety of Library-wide initiatives, projects
and teams. Successful candidate will be a self-motivated, creative,
client-centered librarian who is committed to providing excellent customer
service and is knowledgeable about information technology, emerging trends
within the library profession and scholarly communication innovations in the
scientific literature.
Require: graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited institution; strong
commitment to high quality public service; teaching skills leading to proficient
instruction in information fluency; analytical skills to effectively assist
patrons with information retrieval; flexibility to thrive in an environment of
continual change; ability to work in teams and independently as well as with
all levels of staff and diverse library customers; strong computer knowledge
including skill in the use and application of multimedia software; strong
written and oral communication skills; initiative and ability to conceive and
carry out projects; ability to meet the Libraries’ requirements for promotion
and continuing contract as outlined in the Libraries Appointment, Rank and
Promotion System (LARPS) http://www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps.pdf.
Desire: undergraduate degree, master’s degree or demonstrated subject knowledge
and experience in the sciences, preferably chemistry; familiarity with web
programming and design; willingness to identify and learn new technologies on
one’s own.
Submit letter of application, resume and name, telephone number and email
address of three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, Dean and
University Librarian, King Library, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Contact
phone number is 513/529-2800.
Screening of applications begins August 15, 2011 and will continue until the
position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free
campuses. Right to Know – Consumer Information
http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/publications-and-policies/student-consumer-info/.
Hard copy upon request.
Received on Tue Jul 19 2011 - 03:06:15 EDT