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Note: Erica is an SIS alum through the D-Cerc program. From: Erica Mehan Johns <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Reply-To: Erica Mehan Johns <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Friday, September 26, 2014 12:33 PM To: UTKSIS-L <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: [UTKSIS-L] Job share - Life Sciences Librarian for Research, Mann Library, Cornell University Dear colleagues, Please share the following job opportunity with potential candidates. Cornell University's Albert R. Mann Library has an opening for a half-time job sharing arrangement for the position of Life Sciences Librarian for Research (see below). Interested candidates should apply online: https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10164/jobdetail.ftl?job=25664 Best wishes, Erica M. Johns Research Data and Environmental Sciences Librarian Albert R. Mann Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 Tel: (607) 255-0158 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ________________________________ Cornell University, Albert R. Mann Library Life Sciences Librarian – Job Share *** This is a limited term, half-time shared position *** Albert R. Mann Library, part of the Cornell University Library, is looking for a creative energetic professional who is service oriented, technically skilled, and enjoys working in an innovative work environment. Candidates should have a strong background and interest in the life sciences in order to develop and implement highly effective services in support of Cornell’s life sciences students, faculty and staff. Working on a team with more than a dozen colleagues who make up the Mann Library Research and Learning Services and Collection Development librarians, the Life Sciences Librarian will also have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to the overall public services program at Mann Library. This appointment is a part-time job-sharing arrangement with a limited term. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with the incumbent to develop and maintain a workable schedule and distribution of responsibilities, with minimal impact on the work of the Library and services to its users. The initial appointment will be for one year, with possible annual renewal for up to five years in total. The terms of the appointment are subject to an agreement signed by both the incumbent and the successful candidate, and address contingencies such as one party leaving the position. To request a copy of the draft agreement, please contact Gail Steinhart ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head of Research and Learning Services, the Life Sciences Librarian: * Develops and leads innovative information services for the life sciences research, learning and extension communities. * Acquires and maintains expertise in information trends in the molecular and life sciences disciplines. * Participates in Library and campus research support service initiatives including those related to research profiles, and research data management, curation and preservation. * Partners with the Mann Library Instruction Coordinator and faculty to develop and support information literacy programs for undergraduate and graduate students. * Delivers public services to the Cornell community including reference and consulting services and instruction in information management. * Serves as liaison to selected life sciences activities and departments within College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. * Leads and/or participates in other innovative projects in information delivery. Qualifications: Required: * ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library or Information Science AND/OR post-baccalaureate degree in the life sciences. * Subject background in molecular or biomedical fields, or related discipline, demonstrated through course work or substantive experience. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, service orientation. * Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, and ability to work independently and collaboratively. * Experience with computer and telecommunications technologies for information management and collaboration. * Commitment to professional development. Preferred: * Work experience in an academic library. * Experience teaching information management and computer technologies. * Experience working with tools and technologies related to data management, such as relational databases, GIS software, scripting languages, etc. Environment: Albert R. Mann Library has a long commitment to providing innovative information services. The Library’s collection of life sciences, agricultural and related social sciences materials serves the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Human Ecology, and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. Mann Library is an integral part of the Cornell University Library. The recently renovated building is the vibrant hub for our primary Colleges. We provide leadership in the library community through projects such as VIVO (http://vivo.cornell.edu), the USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System (http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu), the Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository (http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu), and the TEEAL (http://www.teeal.org/) and Research4Life (http://www.research4life.org/) programs which provide developing countries with free or low cost access to academic and professional peer-reviewed content. Cornell University is an Ivy League comprehensive research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes. The university comprises 14 schools with over 2,700 faculty members and nearly 21,600 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. The Cornell University Library is a vigorous professional organization with a strong track record in innovation and service quality. It contains nearly 8 million printed volumes, 99,000 current serials in print or online, over 650,000 additional networked electronic resources, and rich materials in other formats. The Library was a recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in 2002. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 22 vacation days (pro-rated for part-time positions), 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and university retirement contributions (TIAA-CREF and other options). Professional travel funding is available. Application Procedure: Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references at this website: http://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Review of applications will begin on October 31 and continue until a suitable pool of finalists has been identified. Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach. Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.