Liaison Librarian, Denison University, Granville, OH
Posted March 1, 2016
Denison University is a nationally ranked, independent, co-educational, selective liberal arts college with a strong tradition of academic excellence. Its 250-acre campus is located in the picturesque village of Granville, Ohio, 25 miles east of Columbus. A residential undergraduate college, Denison has 2,150 students and 233 faculty members.
Basic Function
Collaborate and partner with teaching faculty in the Natural Sciences Division regarding campus-wide information literacy to determine instructional needs, methods, outcomes, and collection development and management. Participate in normal activities of all University librarians.
Essential Job Functions
Partner with the Natural Sciences Division as the Liaison Librarian. At Denison, the Natural Sciences include departments and programs in: Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, Math & Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, and Psychology, as well as a concentration in Neuroscience. Assist in providing instructional needs for the Division. Select and monitor library collections in all media in support of the Sciences in consultation with the Assistant Director for Collections and Scholarly Resources. Promote the use of information and technologies in research and teaching in consultation with the Assistant Director for Education and Research. Collaborate with teaching faculty in the Natural Sciences to acquire and determine best use of information resources to enhance instructional methods and improve learning outcomes.
Participate in the normal activities of all librarians, including but not limited to general reference work including weekend and evening rotations, committee assignments, and basic and course-specific instruction. Perform collateral duties in library operations, such as digital-metadata creation, technology support for library personnel, or library web page maintenance, depending upon skills and interests of the Liaison and the needs of the library.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program, completed or near completion, or equivalent master’s degree in an information-related field. Demonstrated subject expertise/degree in the sciences. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, and colleagues. Strong competency in written and oral communication. Ability to manage projects and programs. Demonstrated ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated aptitude for detail-oriented work, while grasping major trends and exhibiting creative thinking. Demonstrated ability to create effective web pages or willingness to learn. Exhibit a strong public service orientation, a commitment to service excellence, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to flourish in a rapidly changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Second master’s degree in the natural sciences (including psychology). Previous experience in instruction.
Denison University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits at Denison and affiliated colleges throughout the Midwest and a generous retirement contribution. Granville, Ohio, has an excellent public school system, easy access to outdoor activities, and is only 27 miles from the thriving night life and award winning cuisine of Columbus, Ohio, the 15th largest metro area in the United States.
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background. Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.