Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Posted February 2, 2017
Drexel University Libraries seeks an innovative librarian with demonstrated experience working in learning and/or research programs to serve as its Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences. This position provides an exciting opportunity to build partnerships and collaborations with life sciences academic and research programs across Drexel University.
Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Learning Partnerships, the Liaison Librarian for Life Sciences serves as liaison between the University Libraries and the faculty, staff, and students of the departments of Biology and Chemistry within the College of Arts & Sciences. The Life Sciences Liaison will also work directly with the Liaison Librarian for Medicine to develop and enrich partnerships within the College of Medicine and its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences & Professional Studies. As a member of the liaison team, the Life Sciences Liaison joins colleagues in partnering with faculty and administrators to develop, implement, and assess instruction, consultation, and research support programs that advance the mission of Drexel University.
As part of the Libraries’ matrix organizational structure, the Director of Data & Digital Stewardship leads liaison librarians in developing and expanding programs of research data management and data literacy. All Libraries’ professional staff are expected to participate and contribute to the Libraries’ strategic directions of containing costs of higher education; enhancing students’ academic experience; and shaping research and scholarship.
The position will be primarily based at the W.W. Hagerty Library, with access to office hoteling on the University’s health science campuses. Regular reporting of activities and appropriate statistics is required. Librarians are encouraged to participate in university activities and initiatives and are expected to contribute to the profession through service and research activities. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively build partnerships with constituents and Libraries’ colleagues to develop programs and tools that enrich teaching, research, and scholarship in life sciences
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate research and information-seeking instruction into appropriate courses and curriculum to advance information and data literacy skills
- Participate in Libraries research data management and scholarly communication initiatives, developing and delivering programs and services for data creators and consumers
- Create and maintain web-based research guides, instructional objects and materials to guide students and faculty in information search and research
- Provide general as well as specialized reference consultation in person, phone, email and chat
- Participate in collaborative collection development for the University Libraries
Required Qualifications
- ALA accredited MLS or equivalent graduate degree
- Minimum two years of professional library experience
- Undergraduate degree and/or graduate coursework in life sciences discipline
- Demonstrated knowledge of life science information resources and tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy and current instructional techniques
- Demonstrated experience working in digital service environments
- Demonstrated knowledge of research trends in life sciences
- Evidence of professional service and/or development
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an academic library
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in higher education; particularly in regards to digital scholarship and scholarly communication
- Demonstrated success working in a changing or matrix organization
Supplemental Posting Information:
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our website to view all University Policies and Workplace Postings.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University’s acceptance of the results of the background investigation.
Interested, qualified applicants may apply at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=81927