Information Services and Instruction Librarian: Liaison to Pharmacy and the Sciences, D’Amour Library, Western New England University, Springfield MA
Posted May 30, 2014
D’Amour Library of Western New England University seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and versatile librarian for the position of Information Services and Instruction Librarian: Liaison to Pharmacy and the Sciences. Working collaboratively with the D’Amour Librarians and the faculty of the College of Pharmacy and related sciences, the successful candidate will develop library services and information resources to support the curricular and information literacy requirements of the University community with a focus on the College of Pharmacy and the related sciences.
The provision of information literacy instruction and reference services for the University community and the College of Pharmacy are major responsibilities of the position. As a member of the information literacy and reference teams, the Information Services and Instruction Librarian will be an active participant in D’Amour Library’s vibrant Information Literacy Program for the University as well as provide general reference and research assistance which will require some evening and weekend hours on a rotating basis. As liaison to the College of Pharmacy and the related sciences the Information Services and Instruction Librarian will devote at least 50% of her/his time to the College serving as an embedded librarian, holding office hours, providing research-consulting services, developing outreach activities for the students and faculty, and selecting print and electronic resources appropriate for the curricula.
Qualifications:
Required: Master’s degree of library or information science from an ALA accredited program is required. Demonstrated teaching ability with excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Knowledge of medical, health, or life science digital information resources and technologies along with a strong public service orientation are required.
Strongly Preferred: At least 1 year of instruction experience at an academic, medical, or health-related library. A subject background or 2 years’ experience in health or life sciences. Experience with digital resources and technologies for teaching and learning required.
Priority will be given to applications received by June 16, 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Position is available July 1, 2014.
Excellent fringe benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three references with contact information to: Donna Martin, Employment Associate, Western New England University,1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Electronic submissions are encouraged and may be sent to [email protected]. Accepting applications until position is filled.
Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,700 students, including 2,550 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law.
Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.