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ob: IRC9644 [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] Add To Basket Refer Apply Now Description [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] [http://tulane.edu/images/header_logo_1.png] Job Title [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] Coordinator for Scholarly Resources, Sciences and Engineering Location [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] New Orleans, LA, US Organization Name [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] Howard Tilton LibraryTulane University Posting Summary [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] The Coordinator for Scholarly Resources (Sciences and Engineering) supports Tulane faculty and students in the life and physical sciences, engineering, and public health. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries, s/he coordinates science collection development activities; provides and promotes science and engineering-related workshops and other instructional support; meets with students, faculty, and researchers individually or in groups to provide timely, relevant sources of information; evaluates information needs; and plans, implements, and assesses Initiatives that support science faculty and students across campus. The Coordinator collaborates with counterparts in the humanities and social sciences to ensure a consistent approach to collection management. The Coordinator and his/her colleagues use a team approach to help the Library meet the challenges of collecting, managing, preserving, and providing access to scholarly resources and research data in an era of fast-evolving information needs and publishing models. The Coordinators for Scholarly Resources individually are expected to develop expertise in emerging technologies and lead and/or participate in innovative library projects. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY: * Three or more years of collection development experience at the professional level including financial responsibility in an academic library * Knowledge of emerging publishing models for scholarly resources in STEM subjects * Experience with library research tools relevant to the sciences and engineering; related reference, and research consultation experience * Strong interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, technology professionals, and library colleagues * Enthusiasm for an innovative and cooperative environment * Experience designing, delivering, and assessing library instruction for science and engineering disciplines Minimum Qualifications [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] * Three or more years of professional experience in an academic or research library Minimum Education [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] * Bachelors or advanced degree in a relevant science field * ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent Preferred Qualifications [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] * Firm knowledge of the scholarly communications process (publishing, copyright, repositories) * Experience assisting researchers with grant funding requirements calling for public access publishing of research reports and research data * Experience with appropriate data services, research tools, and software How To Apply [https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/cabo/images/swan/t.gif] To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit a letter of application, résumé, and the names with full contact information of at least three professional references. Please follow this link to apply online: https://selfservice.tulane.edu/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&akRegionApplicationId=821&transactionid=726548296&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=9644&p_spid=235416&oapc=79&oas=ACGA5H9VB9ae6kBoEukFJg.. Eric Wedig Coordinator of Scholarly Resources for the Social Sciences And Government Publications Howard-Tilton Memorial Library Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 Tel. 504-865-5644 e-mail: wedig_at_tulane.edu<mailto:wedig_at_tulane.edu> [HTML_300dpi_standard_logo.psd]
