Life Sciences and Agriculture Librarian (Tenure-Track), University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH
Posted November 24, 2014
The University of New Hampshire Library seeks a knowledgeable and innovative subject specialist librarian to support instruction and research for the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA). With a focus on public service, the Life Sciences and Agriculture Librarian serves as liaison to Biological Sciences; Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences; and Natural Resources & the Environment. The incumbent has primary responsibility for the proactive development and delivery of responsive reference, research, and instructional support, and the development and management of library collections, working with COLSA faculty, Collections Management Librarian, and other liaison librarians. UNH is a public land-, sea-, and space-grant institution with emphases on undergraduate and graduate research.
Working independently as well as collaboratively, the Life Sciences and Agriculture Librarian will advocate for and lead library efforts supporting the assigned liaison areas through the library’s newly-created Natural Sciences Resource Center. Reporting to the Dean of the University Library through the Library Department Chair, the position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position; the successful candidate will be expected to meet University reappointment, promotion, and tenure requirements.
Required qualifications are an ALA-accredited Masters degree in library and information science with a second advanced degree in a relevant subject area and a minimum 2 years of experience; may include combination of library experience, teaching, and scientific research. We are seeking candidates with excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, knowledge of scientific communication and the research process, commitment to excellent library service for all levels of research and education, and flexibility and ability to enjoy working with learners of varying backgrounds, including the general public.
The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.
For a full job description and application process please visit https://jobs.usnh.edu/ Applications will be reviewed starting Dec. 15, 2014, open until filled.