Schow Science Librarian, Williams College Libraries, Williamstown, MA
Posted January 22, 2016
Williams College, a top-ranked coeducational liberal arts college located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, seeks a creative, service-oriented and technologically skilled full-time, 12-month Science Librarian reporting to the Head of Schow Science Library. Williams College Libraries, consisting of Sawyer Library and Schow Science Library, is home to rich and historic collections selected for undergraduate research in the liberal arts. As a teaching library, we value our role as educators and our tradition of excellent personal service. The evening hours for this position are from 1:30 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday during the academic year, and daytime hours when classes are not in session.
The Science Librarian acts as a liaison to at least three science departments by providing reference and instruction services, developing and managing collections, and participating in outreach and promotion for the sciences. This person develops and maintains a visible presence in the College’s science community in order to build relationships with faculty and students. S/he also creates online research guides, maintains Schow Science Library’s web presence, and takes the lead in posting science-related materials on the Libraries’ social media sites. In the absence of the Head, the Science Librarian directs the daily operations of the Science Library.
In addition to the responsibilities at Schow Science Library, the Science Librarian contributes to the Libraries’ general instruction programs by collaborating with colleagues at Sawyer library, actively participates in advancing the College’s institutional repository, and serves on library and college committees.
Required qualifications:
- Graduate degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution
- Experience providing reference and instruction services
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programming, such as teaching, training, facilitating discussions, or conducting workshops
- Ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to use software applications and tools to produce digital content
Preferred qualifications:
- One to two years of experience providing science research and instruction services
- Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in a STEM discipline
- Experience using a citation management tool
For optimal consideration, please submit your materials by February 19, 2016. Job Group 2-E.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.
To apply for this position, please visit http://employment.williams.edu/staff/. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-4247 or email at [email protected].
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