Eastman

LIBRIS Information Scientist

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) is a major global company whose
products touch the lives of people around the world every day.  Founded
in 1920, Eastman is a Fortune 500 company with 2007 sales of $6.83
billion and approximately 12,000 employees.  Eastman manufactures and
markets more than 1,200 chemicals, fibers and plastics products. 
 
The Information Scientist in Library and Information Services (LIBRIS)
will work closely with other information professionals and support staff
in LIBRIS to provide technical and business information services to
Eastman employees worldwide.  This person will be an integral member of
the LIBRIS Leadership Team, which reports to the Director of the
Technology Support Services Division.  The Information Scientist will
interact on a regular basis with both managers and individual
contributors globally, in client organizations throughout Eastman and
with other service organizations, whose expertise and resources are
needed to assist LIBRIS in meeting the needs of its clients.

Job Responsibilities:  

*	Conducting retrospective and current awareness searches of
appropriate business and technical information resources, as well as of
Eastman's proprietary document systems, and providing the results to
requesters throughout Eastman's global R&D and business organizations.
*	Understanding the information needs of Eastman growth teams
(including possible membership on teams) and using available text mining
and analysis tools to provide team members with information upon which
they can base their decisions about pursuit of potential growth
opportunities.
*	Evaluating new information resources and emerging information
technologies relevant to Eastman needs, recommending those that should
be acquired by LIBRIS, and coordinating the implementation of those that
are acquired, including publicity, training, portal integration, etc.
*	Conducting periodic reviews of information resources offered by
LIBRIS to end users, and implementing corrective actions when necessary,
to ensure that 1) resources are still needed and most appropriate to
meet client needs, 2) users are aware of them, 3) versions are
up-to-date, 4) usage is cost-effective, and 5) training needs are being
met.
*	Assessing the information needs of Eastman employees, the extent
to which LIBRIS is meeting those needs (including timeliness, quality,
and cost-effectiveness), and what changes are required to better serve
LIBRIS clients.
*	Providing orientation and training to LIBRIS users and potential
users, and developing publicity and training aids to ensure that users
are aware of and competent in the use of LIBRIS information resources
and services.

Qualifications:  

*	A Masters-level degree from a school of library/information
studies that is accredited by the American Library Association or a
minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience.
*	Undergraduate or graduate degrees in business, marketing,
chemistry, chemical engineering or related sciences are highly
desirable.
*	Competency in communications and presentations, teamwork and
interpersonal skills, and customer focus.
*	Familiarity with basic/standard computer programs and functions,
including Microsoft Office suite of products, and experience using the
internet and organizational intranets.
*	Past relevant experience in the following areas is highly
desirable:
o	Working in or managing corporate library/information centers
o	Working in or managing corporate proprietary document
collections, especially in the chemical industry
o	Using text-mining and analysis tools
o	Searching the patent literature and familiarity with worldwide
patenting processes and practices
o	Searching technical and business databases in the chemical
industry (e.g., STN/CAS, Derwent, Beilstein, LexisNexis, PIERS)

Eastman offers a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits
including: comprehensive health coverage, retirement and 401(k) plans,
recognition programs, casual business dress, flexible work schedules,
physical fitness and employee recreation centers.  

Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Kingsport, Tennessee,
the area offers excellent schools, outdoor activities, mountains, TVA
lakes, low taxes, and access to major metropolitan areas like Washington
DC, Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.
		
		Qualified Candidates should submit their resumes online
by Feb. 28, 2008 to www.Eastman.com <http://www.eastman.com/>  and post
to Requisition 1063 - LIBRIS Information Scientist
	
				Eastman is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer


Mike Ubaldini 
Library & Information Services (LIBRIS) 
423-229-6110