Research Librarian, Arthur Lakes Library of Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Posted February 29, 2016
The Arthur Lakes Library of Colorado School of Mines invites applications for the position of Instruction and Research Librarian at the rank of Assistant Librarian.
The Library supports the educational and research needs of Mines, primarily in science and engineering, and is a regional resource for technical information. For more information on the Library, visit http://library.mines.edu.
Located in Golden, Colorado, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just minutes away from downtown Denver, Mines is a public university with an enrollment of over 5,600 students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering, applied science and related disciplines. For more information, please visit www.mines.edu.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of the Library, this position will work collaboratively across the institution to enable students, faculty, staff, and other library users to find information efficiently and effectively through the delivery of high-quality instruction and research assistance. The successful candidate will develop, implement and assess a range of innovative information literacy instruction programs for Mines students, and perform instruction and outreach in collaboration with librarians and instructors. As part of the research team, this position provides reference services including assisting library users, supporting information research, promoting knowledge of scholarly communication, and collaborating on user experience and web content. The position serves on committees for the Library, the university, and other organizations; contributes to the profession; engages in scholarship; and participates in special projects as assigned. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
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Mines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator that recognizes that diversity is crucial to its pursuit of excellence in learning and research. Mines is committed to developing student, faculty, and staff populations with differing perspectives, backgrounds, talents, and needs and to creating a richer mix of ideas, energizing and enlightening debates, deeper commitments, and a host of educational, research, and service outcomes. As such, Mines values candidates who have experience working in settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Qualified applicants will, at a minimum, have the following: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited school (or equivalent) by date of employment; and either a bachelor’s degree or experience in a STEM field. Applicants should demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills, a public service orientation, familiarity with STEM discovery tools, and professional growth. Arthur Lakes Library Instruction and Research Librarian Employment with Mines is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
Preference will be given to applicants with backgrounds which include instruction and outreach; work experience in academic libraries; work experience in reference services; experience in a science or engineering setting; and experience with information technologies.
Applicants will be asked to submit responses to a short set of written interview questions as part of the review process.
Compensation: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Mines provides an attractive benefits package including fully paid health and dental insurance. Part of Mines’ mission is to create a family-friendly environment supported through our dependent tuition benefits, parental leave benefits, and dependent care assistance plan, as well as in special events, camps, and programming. For more information visit: http://family.mines.edu/
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a letter of application and résumé addressing the position’s required and preferred qualifications, a copy of unofficial transcripts* and the names and contact information of three professional references to: Colorado School of Mines, Human Resources Office, Search 16-461010 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Fax: (303) 384- 2025.
*Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire.
Electronic applications are encouraged and will be accepted at [email protected]. If using this method of application, please put the search number as indicated above (in bold) in the subject line to ensure that your materials are properly forwarded to the search committee.
Review of applications will begin by March 23, 2016.