-Please excuse the cross-posting-

The University of Colorado Boulder has 2 open positions in the Science Department of the Libraries: an Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian and Science & Engineering Librarian. They are both really interesting positions in great branch libraries at CU-Boulder.

Please feel free to pass along this announcement and/or send questions my way! (The posting is unusual in that you could apply for one or both positions at the same time.)

-Katie

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Job Announcements

Science & Engineering Librarian

Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for two positions in its Sciences Department: a Science & Engineering Librarian reporting to the Head of the Gemmill Library of Engineering, Mathematics & Physics and an Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian reporting to the Head of the Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library. Both positions are part of a liaison librarian team that works across three libraries to support the teaching and research of scientists and engineers in three colleges, as well as several research institutes and centers. Collectively, we initiate and develop departmental missions and objectives. These include embracing an increasingly electronic collection; supporting patron-driven acquisition models; expanding instructional support for students; reinventing libraries as communal spaces embedded in their disciplines; and advocating for change in scholarly communication. Significant responsibilities of these positions include research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.

$B!|(B        The Science & Engineering Librarian will provide liaison services to physics, mathematics, astronomy, and engineering departments (assignments to be determined based on experience and education of the successful applicant) and will also specialize in understanding and addressing the needs of the undergraduate populations in these fields.

$B!|(B        The Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian will provide liaison services to the Departments of Geological Sciences, Geography, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and the Environmental Studies Program and associated areas of excellence in environmental sciences as well as several research institutes and centers. 

Responsibilities for both positions include:

$B!|(B        Actively engaging faculty and students in liaison departments and related interdisciplinary fields by developing strong working relationships and partnerships;

$B!|(B        Teaching effective information literacy;

$B!|(B        Designing innovative programming and services in support of research and teaching and promoting library services and collections through outreach activities in liaison departments;

$B!|(B        Providing research consultations to students and faculty via multiple methods, including in-person, online, etc.;

$B!|(B        Consulting with faculty and graduate students about scholarly communication, including author rights management and open access publishing;

$B!|(B        Working with appropriate campus units to provide services for research data management, including data management plan consultations, as necessary;

$B!|(B        Creating user guides and other instructional materials in appropriate formats, including LibGuides;

$B!|(B        Building and managing relationships with offsite facilities, ranging from our growing East Campus to interdisciplinary research institutes and regional federal laboratories, including their various libraries and information centers; may include providing services, such as office hours, in other campus facilities as needed

$B!|(B        Managing collections in assigned liaison areas, including selecting and withdrawing materials and participating in collaborative collection development decisions;

$B!|(B        Supporting research and teaching in all the Sciences by providing research services from the main library research desk and via IM as well as providing instruction, as needed.

$B!|(B        Collaborating with branch colleagues and colleagues in other University Libraries departments and participating in working groups and committees to support the users and achieve the Libraries mission and vision.

$B!|(B        Maintaining a consistent record of significant contributions in the areas of research and/or scholarly activity and service.

Responsibilities particular to either position include:

Science & Engineering Librarian:

$B!|(B        Providing research assistance and instruction to the students and faculty users of the Gemmill Library, primarily from the disciplines of engineering, mathematics, physics, and computer science;

$B!|(B        Developing outreach and services designed to address the needs of the undergraduate populations in the fields served by Gemmill;

$B!|(B        Selecting materials in assigned liaison areas (assignment to be determined based on successful applicant$B!G(Bs strengths).

Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian:

$B!|(B        Providing research assistance and instruction to the students and faculty users of the Earth Sciences & Map Library, primarily from the disciplines of geological sciences, human and physical geography, and environmental studies.

$B!|(B        Selecting library materials for geology, physical and human geography, environmental studies, and atmospheric and oceanic sciences; collaborating on selecting related interdisciplinary materials;

$B!|(B        Providing support for library data collections and services.

Requirements
Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:

$B!|(B        Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school;

$B!|(B        User-focused and creative approach to library services;

$B!|(B        Coursework and/or experience with instruction or teaching;

$B!|(B        Demonstrated interest in the sciences, engineering, and/or applied sciences;

$B!|(B        Familiarity with current trends in library and information science including scholarly communication and research data management;

$B!|(B        Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;

$B!|(B        Capacity to thrive in an exciting, future-oriented environment and to respond with agility to evolving needs and priorities;

$B!|(B        Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for a community of diversity and inclusion;

$B!|(B        Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills;

$B!|(B        Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.

Desirable Qualifications

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy for both positions:

$B!|(B      Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to coordinate and carry out project-based work;

$B!|(B      Experience in providing information literacy instruction for relevant disciplinary fields;

$B!|(B      Knowledge of and facility with outreach tools & methods;

$B!|(B      Fluency in pedagogical and research methodologies in the sciences and/or engineering;

$B!|(B      Evidence of achievement in research and creative work and professional service.

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy for the Science & Engineering Librarian:

$B!|(B        Experience with successful undergraduate outreach;

$B!|(B        Experience with user needs assessment;

$B!|(B        An academic or professional background in the sciences and/or engineering.

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy for the Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian:

$B!|(B      An academic or professional background in the sciences and/or geography;

$B!|(B        Experience finding data and/or providing support for using data and data analysis tools.

Appointment and Salary: 

Successful candidates will be appointed as full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty members.  Depending on professional experience, appointment will be at the assistant professor or senior instructor level. The minimum starting salary is $50,500. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA-CREF administered retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Application Process: 

In your cover letter, please indicate if you wish to be considered for one or both positions.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by November 23, 2015 in order to receive full consideration.  (Due to a change in the University$B!G(Bs recruiting system, application will not be possible after November 30, 2015.)  Application must be made online at http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/110088 and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position(s); CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at [log in to unmask]. The full position descriptions can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobScienceLibrarians.htm

The candidates selected for these positions must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at [log in to unmask]. In addition, the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

About the University and Libraries:

As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country.  As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

CU-Boulder has blossomed in size and quality since we opened our doors in 1877—attracting superb faculty, staff, and students and building strong programs in the sciences, engineering, business, law, arts, humanities, education, music, and many other disciplines.

Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service.  The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission.  Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank.  The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.

The University Libraries holds one of the largest collections of government information in the western United States.  Particular strengths include a comprehensive collection of U.S. publications including robust collections of e-resources, technical reports, and international materials. 

The Libraries$B!G(B Sciences Department proudly serves several of our campus$B!G(Bs most iconic academic enterprises, including five Nobel Laureates, six MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellows, two U.S. Professors of the Year, and four National Medal of Science winners. CU-Boulder is the top funded public university in NASA funding and ranks fifteenth in research and scholarly impact, worldwide. Our Libraries faculty and staff are involved in teaching, research, and service throughout the campus and ranks 6^th in the nation in scholarly output for academic libraries.

About Boulder, Colorado:

Boulder and the surrounding area is known as one of the best places to live because of its spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere.  At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest.  Over 80 miles of pedestrian and bike paths, as well as a convenient bus system, provide transportation around town and to the Denver metropolitan area. Photographers, music lovers, rock climbers, Olympians, artists, and others are drawn to this great city because of its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and fabulous amenities. Boulder is just three hours from 11 ski resorts, 40 minutes from Denver, and moments from 43,000 acres of open space and trails.

Katie Lage

Head and Map Librarian, Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library

Associate Professor

Sciences Department, University Libraries

184 UCB

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO 80309

303-735-4917

http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/earthsciences/