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Subject :Marquette University Libraries Research and Instructional Services Librarian
Research and Instructional Services Librarian
Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries seeks applicants for an innovative and collaborative Research and Instructional Services Librarian. The successful candidate will provide user-centered services in support of teaching, research, and scholarship for departments in the sciences and health sciences. This position reports to the Head of Research and Instructional Services.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as subject liaison librarian to the Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Medical Lab Sciences, Exercise Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy, Biology, and Chemistry departments.
• Select, manage, and evaluate information resources that support the curricular and research needs of the faculty and students of assigned departments.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with faculty and serve as a resource for research and teaching support.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver library instruction that is inclusive and incorporates active learning and assessment.
• Maintain regular communication with the departments about library-related news and developments of interest to the faculty and students.
• Keep abreast of trends and developments in information resources, scholarly communication, and digital scholarship.
• Assist faculty with federal funding agencies’ policies requiring open access to publications and digital research data.
• Provide in-person and virtual research support.
• Contribute to and learn from the profession through such avenues as local, state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and publications.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• MLS from an ALA accredited institution.
• Understanding of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and ability to teach library sessions
• Experience with disciplinary databases such as PubMed and Web of Science.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong commitment to patron service and support.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with colleagues in collaborative and team environments as well as independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and an ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Commitment to professional development.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• College course work or experience in a health or science field appropriate to the position.
• Experience developing and delivering instruction.
• Familiarity with publication trends and scholarly publishing issues, including open access to publications and research data.
• Experience with assessment tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated liaison experience in an academic library setting.
• Collection management experience.
Appointment at Assistant Librarian rank. Salary is $50,000 - $51,500, depending on experience.
A strong record of job performance, professional growth, and service is required for reappointment and promotion in rank.
Marquette University is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit doctoral-granting institution with an enrollment of 12,000 located near downtown Milwaukee. Two adjacent and connected library buildings seat 2,150 and house a 1.84 million volume collection, 434 databases, and over 50,000 electronic journals. www.marquette.edu/library/
For full consideration, submit application online by July 11, 2022 to the University’s application site: https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/16805 |
