Applied Sciences Librarian

Position Title :

Applied Sciences Librarian

Position Type : Regular

Regular

Hiring Range :

Senior Assistant Librarian

Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

Associate Librarian

Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

Librarian

Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

Pay Frequency : Annual

Annual

Review of applications will begin with those received by September 6th

Please include a cover letter addressing your experience related to the requirements as part of your application.

A. POSITION PURPOSE

The Applied Sciences Librarian provides specialized research consultation, instruction, and collection development for all undergraduate and graduate programs in the School of Engineering, and the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science, and Physics.

In addition to these subject and functional emphases, the Applied Sciences Librarian participates in and supports first year writing classes, general research services, and library outreach initiatives.

This position reports to the Head of Research, Outreach, and Inclusion.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching, Research Consultation, Outreach and Assessment ( 70%)

• Serves as liaison to all academic departments in the School of Engineering, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and the Department of Physics
• Collaborates with faculty to design and deliver library instruction that best meets the learning objectives of courses in these academic programs.
• Creates instructional support tools, such as online research guides, tutorials, and other digital learning objects.
• Collaborates with other subject librarians and library leaders to assess instructional programs and services.
• Collaborates with faculty to design and deliver library instruction that best meets the learning objectives of Critical Thinking and Writing courses for first-year students.
• Engages with departmental faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate) to support scholarship and research and provide in-depth specialized reference assistance.
• In collaboration with the Business and Data Services Librarian, support library-wide data initiatives, including data literacy instruction.
• Provides in-person and virtual research assistance and consultations to students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Supports and participates in outreach activities and events organized by Research, Outreach & Inclusion, and the University Library as a whole.

Collection Management and Assessment (20%)

• Manages and develops all electronic and print collections for the subject areas of the position.
• Identifies new titles and / or creates order profiles to facilitate the addition of materials to the collection.
• Collects, records, and makes data-driven decisions related to holdings and use of collections within given subject areas.
• Collaborates with other subject librarians and library leaders to assess the usefulness and quality of library collections.

Service and Scholarship (10%)

• Serves on and / or chairs University and University Library committees, working groups, and task forces.
• Participates in local, state, regional, and national / international professional and scholarly societies and organizations.
• Conducts research related to library science and / or another appropriate academic discipline; presents results at conferences and / or through publication .

C. GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality of services.
• Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
• Maintains contact with customers, stakeholders and patrons and solicits feedback for improved services.
• Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools, planned training, and performance initiatives.
• Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflows.
• Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.
• Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
• Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

Receives Work Direction

• Reports to and is supervised by the Head of Research, Outreach & Inclusion
• May receive work orientation, guidance, or training from University Library colleagues within and external to the Research, Outreach & Inclusion department.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Working days are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support department and unit services, programs, and events.

D. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Required

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited (or equivalent) library science or information science program
• At least two years experience providing research and instructional services in a library.
• Ability to develop and deliver dynamic instruction on discovering, evaluating, and using information resources.
• Demonstrated competency in both in person and online reference work.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, collaboration, and presentation skills for communicating with a wide range of constituencies.

Preferred

• Interest, knowledge, or experience in an engineering or applied science discipline
• Interest, knowledge, or experience in emerging issues and technologies in science librarianship
• Active involvement in professional development activities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the research interview
• Knowledge of emerging instructional practices and their application
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in scholarly communication
• Knowledge of emerging issues and technologies in academic librarianship
• Knowledge of best practices and goals of collection development
• Knowledge of the assessment cycle and its use in continuous program improvement

Skills

• Demonstrated competency in both in-person and online reference work, preferably in an academic library
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, collaboration, and presentation skills for communicating in multiple formats with a wide range of constituencies
• Examines their own cultural backgrounds and identities to increase awareness of personal assumptions, values, and biases
• Applies pedagogy appropriately and effectively in teaching

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively, as a team member and independently.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot library related issues
• Ability to anticipate needs and trends in the library and campus community
• Strong commitment to serving the needs of library users and willingness to advocate for their needs.
• Committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, and social justice in library services and programs

Education

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited (or equivalent) program in library science and / or information science

Years of Experience

At least two years of experience providing research and instructional services in a library.

Appointment Level :

This position is included in the Academic Staff Librarian category. The specific level at which an appointment is made is determined by the successful candidate’s level of experience and professional accomplishment.

Minimum qualifications for those ranks are :

salary grade 10) : at least two years of professional experience after receiving the MLS; evidence of scholarly ability (e.

g., additional coursework, conference presentations, publications) and professional or community service (e.g., active participation in professional society activities, involvement in committee or other service work at previous employers or community organizations) appropriate for an early-career librarian.

salary grade 11) : at least five years professional experience after receiving the MLS; evidence of scholarly ability (e.

g., additional coursework or advanced degrees, conference presentations, publications) and professional or community service (e.

g., active participation in professional society activities, involvement in committee or other service work at previous employers or community organizations) appropriate for a mid-career librarian.

salary grade 12) : at least seven years professional experience after receiving the MLS; evidence of scholarly ability (e.

g., additional coursework or advanced degrees, conference presentations, publications) and professional or community service (e.

g., active participation in professional society activities, involvement in committee or other service work at previous employers or community organizations) appropriate for a senior librarian.

E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
• May be required to attend conference and training sessions within the San Francisco Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
• May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors, or suppliers.

F. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment.
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows.
• Offices with equipment noise.
• Offices with frequent interruptions.
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