Veterinary Curricular Engagement Librarian, Cornell University, (Ithaca, NY)

Posted October 2, 2024

Do you have a passion for supporting research and learning in the Veterinary Medicine, Public Health and related fields? Are you a collaborative and innovative librarian eager to integrate information literacy competencies into curricula? Do you have a drive to build academic partnership with research and learning communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for
you!

Cornell University Library (CUL) is seeking applications for the Veterinary Curricular Engagement Librarian. Reporting to the Director of the Science and Agriculture Libraries and in consultation with the Head of Instruction and Research Initiatives, the Veterinary Curricular Engagement Librarian will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with the College of Veterinary Medicine
to integrate information literacy competencies into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health curricula and assess the outcomes. Collaborating with the Science and Agriculture Instruction Team, the librarian will learn and stay abreast of emerging information literacy and pedagogy trends and develop various instructional materials and modules to support web-based, clinical, and traditional in-class learning for students, faculty, and staff. The
librarian will provide reference and research support service to veterinary and public health communities, including in-depth consultations.

The Veterinary Curricular Engagement Librarian will build on and strengthen existing academic partnerships at the College of Veterinary Medicine. This may include planning and implementing educational events at the Flower-Sprecher Library. Creativity and relationship-building are essential components of this job!

The Veterinary Curricular Engagement Librarian will contribute to collection development needs via selection, evaluation, and fund management. As a core member of the Flower-Sprecher Library team, this individual will occasionally contribute to the front-line operation of library services, such as staffing the circulation desk and helping walk-in library users. As an active member of Cornell University Library and the library profession, this individual will participate in a work culture that aligns with our university core values. Successful candidates
will have demonstrated learning or experiences in applying principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in instruction design and service development.

As a Research, Teaching, and Extension (RTE) faculty member, the Veterinary Curricula Engagement Librarian will engage in service, scholarship, and ongoing professional development to meet the requirements of promotion and reappointment at Cornell University Library.

Candidate Profile:

• A master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline. December 2024 graduates are encouraged to apply.
• No more than three years of relevant professional experience.
• A demonstrated interest in teaching and a demonstrated ability to continuously learn and apply new pedagogical skills, technologies, and methods.
• A commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging in the organization where you work and/or in the communities that you engage.
• A strong service orientation and the ability to creatively meet students, instructors, administrators and the general public wherever they are in their learning process.
• Evidence of excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
• An ability to effectively foster positive work relationships and to collaborate in a team environment, but also willing to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in STEM fields, such as Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or other Physical or Life Sciences.
• Some experience in building professional connection and community.
• Some experience in collection development and fund management.
• Knowledge of instructional design, teaching practices, or assessment principles that create effective, active and inclusive learning environments

This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The selected candidate will typically work on the Ithaca campus four days per week, with potential for entering into a flexible work arrangement to allow remote work one day per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.

Our Vision: Empowering Cornell’s research and learning community with deep expertise, innovative services, and outstanding collections strengthened by strategic partnerships.

Our Mission: Cornell University Library promotes a culture of broad inquiry and supports the University’s mission to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and creative expression.

It engages with the ongoing transformations of society to deliver world-class physical and digital content and services critical to research, education, and outreach, now and in the future. The Library acts globally, supporting Cornell’s land grant mission in New York State and beyond, and builds partnerships within and outside the university. It invests in its staff, collections, and
physical and virtual libraries. And, it serves as a neutral and trusted party supporting information access and scholarly communication. Diversity and Inclusion: As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of
respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all.

Benefits: 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 22 vacation days, 13 paid holidays,
health insurance, life insurance, university retirement contributions, childcare and adoption assistance, and child tuition reimbursement. Funding is available to support professional training and research. More information regarding Cornell’s generous contract college benefits can be found at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/benefits-snapshot . We expect to fill this position at
the academic rank of Assistant Librarian. The anticipated salary range is $66,000-$72,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Relocation assistance may be provided. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

All candidates must apply online via the Cornell Careers site: See job requisition ID WDR-00048995. For full consideration, please include the following with your application:

1. A cover letter;
2. A Curriculum Vitae;
3. A statement supporting diverse communities. To continue to meet our
   educational, research and service goals and to meet our commitment to our
   founding principle, we hire and invest in faculty members who share our
   historical commitment to pursing knowledge for …any person…in any study. We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or
   approaches (past, current or future). Applicants can submit a stand-alone
   statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.
   Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a viable pool of applicants is identified; early submission is strongly encouraged. Although we prefer to receive your application as one, multi-page pdf document, we will accept multiple documents in other formats.