Science and Electronic Resources Librarian, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Posted November 21, 2022
Description:
Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
Responsibilities:
- The Science and Electronic Resources Librarian is primarily responsible for negotiating and managing access to the library’s electronic resources, databases and e-journal subscriptions.
- The position is an important part of the Collections and Discovery team, which is working to promote Open, Equitable Access to scholarship and reshaping the collections to include and provide access to more diverse voices and Open knowledge.
- The Science and E-Resources Librarian also acts as liaison to STEM departments and participates in research instruction and individualized research appointments as needed.
Qualifications:
- ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Studies.
- 2 – 3 years of relevant experience in an academic library.
- Strong knowledge of electronic resources licensing and Open Access publishing trends.
- Knowledge or background in one or more science fields.
- Collaborative approach, negotiation skills, and good self-organization habits.
- Must have a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
To Apply:
Follow this link; https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2775.