Engineering and Physical Sciences Liaison Librarian, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Posted February 28, 2023

Job Description

The Engineering & Physical Sciences Liaison Librarian develops and delivers library and research support to faculty, students, administrators, staff, and others in the subject areas of engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, mathematics, and the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, and biochemistry), including research assistance, instruction, and collection development activities. The Liaison Librarian serves as the primary contact person between the Libraries and departments, programs, and research centers in the College of Engineering and the physical sciences departments in the College of Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications

American Library Association accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or Master’s degree in Library and Information science, or the international equivalents.
Basic knowledge of the information and research needs of assigned disciplines and an understanding of current trends and issues in scholarly publishing and communication
Considerable demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Considerable demonstrated analytical skills including independent problem solving and critical thinking
Considerable demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others to address complex questions and devise solutions
Considerable demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing service-oriented environment
Basic ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with teaching faculty in assigned disciplines
Basic ability to facilitate access to appropriate information resources by building local collections for the College of Engineering and physical sciences departments in the College of Sciences
Considerable experience using technologies commonly used in library and office operations
Basic library experience supporting engineering, or the sciences.
Basic prior work experience collaboratively building services and developing solutions with students and teaching faculty in assigned disciplines
Basic experience teaching, training, or providing educational presentation

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate or undergraduate coursework or degree in engineering, the physical sciences, engineering librarianship, or related disciplines
Considerable demonstrated understanding of current issues in academic communication and publishing
Considerable experience teaching in a library environment, including planning and evaluating instruction to gauge effectiveness
Basic prior work experience identifying and meeting research needs of library users
Some prior work experience in engineering, the physical sciences, or engineering librarianship within higher education.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit materials at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17871 and include a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for 3 professional references, preferably current and former supervisors. Interested applicants may also contact the Search Committee Chair, Dorothy Lockaby ([email protected]) for more information. Application review will begin March 24, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.