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UMass Dartmouth: Assistant/Associate Librarian-STEM
UMass Dartmouth
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Library seeks a forward-thinking and user-focused candidate for the position of Librarian for STEM, serving as liaison for the departments of biology, chemistry & biochemistry, and mathematics; the School for Marine Science & Technology; and may include parts of the College of Engineering. As a member of the Research and Information Literacy Services team, the Librarian for STEM provides reference and instructional services to the university community. All librarians have leadership responsibilities and contribute to the goals and strategic direction of the library and university through active participation on committees, task forces, and working groups.
Examples of Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as the liaison and primary point of contact for students and faculty of the departments of biology, chemistry & biochemistry, and mathematics; the School for Marine Science & Technology; and parts of the College of Engineering. Additional areas may be assigned as appropriate
- Establishes relationships with faculty and students in liaison areas through active engagement, outreach, research support, and advocacy for departmental needs
- Initiates and conducts course-integrated information literacy instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in liaison areas
- Provides user-centered general and in-depth subject reference services including virtual reference and in-person consultation
- Participates in library instruction endeavors
- Develops and maintains instructional materials in various formats, such as LibGuides, video tutorials, and content for the university’s learning management system
- Builds, evaluates, and promotes collections that meet the university’s research and curricular needs
- Demonstrates sustained commitment to professional development, professional activities, and productive service in professional associations
- Contributes to the Claire T. Carney Library’s scholarly communication services through activities such as assisting faculty with data management and facilitating faculty involvement with the institutional repository
- Maintains awareness of current trends and innovations in librarianship
- Participates in professional service at the departmental, library, and university level
- Performs other duties as assigned
More info and how to apply: https://careers.umassd.edu/en-us/job/525315/assistantassociate-librarianstem