Research Librarian, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Posted October 23, 2015
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a Research Librarian to provide research services to Daytona Beach and Worldwide patrons and to perform auxiliary support functions necessary to meet the teaching, learning and research needs of our students, faculty and staff. Duties include staffing service points to provide comprehensive research support, developing user aids (LibGuides), developing and teaching user education classes and participating in team and special projects. This position reports to the Associate Director of Research/Worldwide Library Services.
Hunt Library, located at the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, provides library services to 5,000 residential students at this campus as well as to over 10,000 distance learning students through Embry-Riddle Worldwide. A leader in the provision of higher education in the fields of aviation and aerospace, ERAU offers regionally accredited bachelors’ and masters’ degrees as well as several doctoral programs, one of which (aviation science) is the first of its kind in the world. For more information on ERAU, see http://www.erau.edu/about/
Education / Qualifications:
This position requires a graduate degree from an ALA-approved program.
Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or information studies
- experience in providing research services
- strong experience in using/demonstrating print and electronic resources
- ability to work and learn independently
- aptitude to keep abreast of new technologies
- strong communication (written, oral) and interpersonal skills
- ability to work with a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty
- high level of proficiency with electronic library products, end-user internet applications, and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- experience with teaching and course/workshop development
- front-line customer service skills
- ability to contribute to collaborative projects
- ability to work in a rapidly changing technological environment
Instructions for Applying:
Apply online at http://eraucareers.erau.