SCIENCE AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN, St. John Fisher College, Rochester NY

Position: SCIENCE AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN
St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY

Compensation and benefits: Not stated.

Description: The Science and Outreach Librarian provides leadership in promoting library services as part of a team of librarians providing reference, instruction and liaison services to the campus community.

= Serves as primary liaison to graduate and undergraduate science programs.
= Coordinates outreach to students and faculty to promote the use of library resources.
= Serves on library and campus committees and task forces.
= Participates in professional development.
= 12 month, full-time position with some evening and weekend hours required.

Job Responsibilities: Reference, Instruction and Liaison Responsibilities:
= Teaches Information Literacy to students and faculty in liaison areas, learning communities and other programs as needed.
= Collaborates with faculty in liaison areas to work towards course-integrated information literacy.
= Serves as Library Liaison to undergraduate and graduate sciences and other departments as assigned.
= Participates in reference desk services to the Lavery community including evening and weekend rotations.
= Collaborates with faculty in liaison areas on collection development and participates in general library collection development.
= Serve on library, campus, and professional committees as appropriate.
= Outreach Librarian Provides leadership in the marketing and promotion of library services.
= Develops innovative outreach programs that enhance the use of library resources.

Education / Experience: Required: ALA accredited MLS, Science degree or experience

Competencies / Skills:
= Experience or background in science.
= Demonstrated strengths in communication and collaboration.
= Strong commitment to a user-centered library philosophy.
= Strong commitment to the importance of library outreach and instruction.
= Strong commitment to course integrated instruction and cooperative curriculum design.
= Demonstrated ability to work positively and productively in a changing environment.
= Strong oral and written communication skills.
= Ability to manage multiple projects and functions.
= Familiarity with the information needs of the academic community.
= Reference and instruction experience.
= Supervision of other Employees: none
= Physical and Mental Demands: Prolonged sitting; some bending and stretching; normal standing and walking throughout the course of the day.
= Periods of extended computer usage.
= Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
= Ability to think clearly amid changing priorities and circumstances.
= Maintain professional attitude and demeanor in difficult situations.
= Ability to multitask in a very busy work environment.
= Exercise sound judgment.
= Maintain high level of confidentiality.

Work Environment:
= Equipment to be Used: Standard office and library software and hardware
= Work Hours: 12 month position with some evening/weekend hours required

Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Application materials received by June 13, 2008 will receive priority.

Contact: Required Applicant Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Applicant Documents: Other Document

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references.

POSTING AND TO APPLY ONLINE: https://jobs.sjfc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1211401465362

Posting Number: 0600125
Job Title: Science and Outreach Librarian
Position: Staff: Full-time
Position Type: Staff: Regular
Division/School: School of Arts & Sciences
Department: Library

Source: UT JobWeb