Illinois Wesleyan University's The Ames Library invites
applications for a tenure-track 12- month faculty position as Sciences
Librarian. The responsibilities of this full-time position include the
following:
● Collaborate with
students and faculty of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics,
& Physics departments in discovery and use of scholarly resources and
technologies
● Teach information
discovery, appropriate use of scientific literature, source evaluation, intellectual
property concepts, and academic integrity
● Develop and maintain
web-based materials to support and supplement these collections and services,
and explore opportunities to integrate instructional technology into the
curriculum
● Explore emerging technologies
in support of science education
● Support science
faculty teaching and research
● Stay aware of trends
in scientific scholarly communication and curricula
● Develop collections in
the sciences
● Help library patrons
with information needs on an individual basis.
In addition to these responsibilities,
the successful candidate will also play a key role in exploring IWU’s
involvement in supporting e-science initiatives and digital data curation. Experience
with managing and teaching the use of survey instruments and other research
tools (such as GIS and SPSS) is welcomed. Library faculty serve on college-wide
committees and participate in faculty meetings and consensus-based governance.
IWU is a nationally ranked, fully accredited undergraduate
university with 2050 students that provides the highest quality liberal arts
education. The Ames Library offers a learning environment that is conducive to
interaction, consultation, study, and reflection, and is dedicated to serving
the scholarly needs of the Illinois Wesleyan University community. Opened in
2002, the state-of-the art library facility comprises 103,000 square feet on
five levels, with a diverse and strong print and digital collection.
Required Qualifications:
● ALA-accredited MLS
● Familiarity with the
literature of disciplines in the sciences (biology, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics and physics)
● Ability to work well
independently and collaboratively with others in a rapidly changing environment
● Familiarity with
and/or experience teaching the practices and methods of scientific scholarship
and literature
● Enthusiasm,
collegiality, and commitment to excellence
Preferred Qualifications:
● undergraduate degree
or graduate work in the sciences
● academic library work
experience
● experience in
instructional design and understanding student learning
● experience with survey
and research tools such as Qualtrics or Survey Monkey, GIS, SPSS, etc.
● Any relevant
equivalence in education, experience, or training that provides the necessary
skills, abilities, and knowledge will be considered.
Individuals interested in applying should submit a letter of
application, vita, and the names and contact information of three current
references to Karen Schmidt, University Librarian, The Ames Library, 1 Ames
Plaza, PO Box 2899, Bloomington, IL 61702-2899. Application materials may also
be emailed to kschmidt@iwu.edu. Review of applications will
begin February 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Illinois Wesleyan is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
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