Life Sciences Librarian, NYU Libraries, New York, NY
Posted October 7, 2014
Description:
NYU Libraries seeks a subject specialist in the life sciences to support the research and teaching programs of faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in biology, environmental sciences, nutrition, and global public health. This librarian serves as a library liaison with special emphases on building and curating collections in all formats; developing a program of extensive outreach, instruction, consultation, and research support services; and delivering responsive and innovative information services. The Life Sciences Librarian collaborates on scholarly communication and data services initiatives and participates in collaborative research projects, including sponsored research projects. Librarians play a key role in the educational mission of NYU by establishing strong collaborative relationships with faculty and students and connecting them to the services, content, and tools that meet their research, teaching, and learning needs.
The Life Sciences Librarian is a tenure track position based in the Research Commons at Bobst Library and is a member of the Coles Science Center in the Collections & Research Services unit of the NYU Division of Libraries. The Life Sciences Librarian takes a leadership role on selected projects and initiatives within the NYU Division of Libraries. The successful candidate works collaboratively with other science librarians across NYU, including the NYU Health Sciences Libraries, NYU’s Courant Institute Library, the Bern Dibner Library at the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, the NYU Abu Dhabi Library, and the NYU Shanghai Library, as well as with colleagues across the Division of Libraries to develop, deliver, and assess high-quality research support services. Librarians at NYU participate in Library-wide committees and professional activities outside of NYU, and they also monitor developments and best practices to help ensure the excellence of the NYU collections and research support services. The individual in this position reports to the Head of Science & Engineering for the NYU Division of Libraries.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in the life sciences or related science discipline.
- Minimum one graduate degree (master’s level or higher) for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required for tenure review. One of the two graduate degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent.
- Public service experience in an academic library, including reference, instruction, or collection development.
- Demonstrated public service orientation and knowledge of user needs for teaching, learning, and research.
- Understanding of the data management needs of researchers in the sciences.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex organization.
- Creative, service-oriented approach to problem solving.
- High degree of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21st century library.
- Knowledgeable in the issues surrounding scholarly communications in the sciences.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in the life sciences. Subject PhD desirable.
- Experience with user assessment.
- Record of professional activities, including research and engagement in professional organizations.
New York University Libraries:
Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and “portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan Research Library Consortium. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf
Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.
To Apply: To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to [email protected]. Please include where you heard about this position. The search will remain open until filled.
NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.