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Visiting Research Services Librarian for Sciences, Indiana University Libraries, (Bloomington, IN)

Posted August 26, 2024

Indiana University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and creative Visiting Science Research Services Librarian to connect and support faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students with services, resources, and assistance across several science disciplines. 
Possible science subject areas that may be a part of this librarian’s portfolio may include (but are not limited to)

  • Psychology
  • Computer science
  • Other science areas that fit the needs of the department and the interests/experience of the candidate

As a member of the Research & Learning Division of IU Libraries, this librarian will join a dynamic team of Science and Social Science librarians. Together, they collaborate with faculty and students on research skills and techniques, information and data literacies, and emerging technologies to support and enable scholarship. The Visiting Research Services Librarian for Sciences will have the unique opportunity to build programs and partnerships that enhance teaching and learning, facilitate research productivity, and support interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarship.
The Research & Learning Division members embrace experimentation with new programs and services, leverage opportunities for partnerships with campus support centers and research institutes, foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment, and engage meaningfully with library and campus colleagues to advance shared goals. We strongly encourage those who will further advance the IU Libraries’ commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, including those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply for this position.


Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive instructional, research, and collections support at all educational levels and across information formats.
  • Actively engage with faculty, instructors, students, and colleagues to establish partnerships, build strong working relationships, and support various teaching and research needs.
  • Serve as a collection manager, providing collection development, management, review, and assessment support to at least one science subject area.
  • Develop research guides and provide general reference and specialized research consultations in-person and online.
  • Maintain awareness of a wide variety of research tools, methodologies, and resources appropriate for student and faculty scholarship, including but not limited to citation management, evidence synthesis, and data analysis.
  • Design and maintain instructional materials, online learning objects, and research tools such as online modules, guides, and tutorials for self-directed learning, and present instructional workshops supporting student and faculty research needs.
  • Contribute to and participate in campus, department, and library events, programs, and outreach initiatives.
  • Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IUB Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan

Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. 


Required

  • ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science
  • Educational background, professional, or pre-professional experience in a science-related discipline
  • Experience in providing research support to students and researchers
  • Interest or experience in delivering instruction at the college level and ability to plan and deliver instructional programming
  • Interest or experience with outreach to students, researchers, and instructors 
  • Familiarity with and interest in applying new tools and skills to support both established and emerging research methods
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably in multiple modalities
  • Demonstrated ability to work creatively, independently, flexibly, and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment supportive of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred

  • Candidates are not required to meet all the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. 
  • Experience supporting citation management
  • Experience supporting evidence synthesis
  • Experience in collection development
  • Knowledge of or experience in applying the ACRL Information Literacy Framework
  • Experience and aptitude with instructional technologies
     

TO APPLY 

Applications will be accepted through September 13, 2024. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 – Phone: 812-855-8196 – Fax: 812-855- 2576 – Email: [email protected].  Expected start date: November 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible. 


For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to https://www.indiana.edu/. For information about working and living in Bloomington, Indiana: https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/work-life/index.html

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