Reference/Health Sciences Librarian

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Reference/Health Sciences Librarian, Assistant to Associate Professor at Long Island University/Brooklyn Campus Library

Description: Provide reference assistance, curriculum-based bibliographic instruction, collection development, and assessment in the areas of health sciences, pharmacy, and nursing. Produce instructional and tutorial materials, web tools, and participate in information literacy. Work collaboratively to ensure efficient departmental operations and contribute to the management of departmental projects. Opportunity to develop special projects.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, 3-5 years’ post-MLS reference experience and instructional experience in an academic or medical library; strong service orientation. Ideally, five years’ experience in health-science or medical reference and collection development in the above-mentioned curriculum areas. Thirty additional graduate credits beyond the MLS or second master’s, preferably in the health sciences, required for assistant professor appointment. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

To apply: Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to:  libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu, or mail to Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position.  Long Island University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement plan, and paid research time.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S.  It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science.  The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan.  The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer.  Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Coordinator of Reference Services

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Coordinator of Reference Services, Assistant to Associate Professor at Long Island University/Brooklyn Campus Library

Description:  Develop and direct innovative, user-oriented reference services. Provide vision and leadership; manage departmental operations; integrate information technologies, including virtual and distance learning, to enhance services and user tools. Develop and implement strategic planning goals, objectives, policies, and assessment measures. Participate in collection development in designated curriculum areas in both print and electronic formats to support user/curriculum needs. Supervise all operations and personnel involved in reference and instruction. Must possess strong management skills and be a team player.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum 5 years of related work and supervisory experience in an academic library; a demonstrated record of leadership and innovation; expertise in and a broad knowledge of trends and standards. Must possess a record of successful library supervision and management, superior problem-solving and planning capabilities, strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, and a demonstrated commitment to customer service. Thirty additional graduate credits beyond the MLS required for assistant professor appointment.

To apply: Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to:  libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu or mail to the Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position.  Long Island University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement plan, and paid research time.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S.  It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science.  The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan.  The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer.  Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Adjunct Reference Librarian

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Adjunct Reference Librarian at Long Island University/Brooklyn Campus Library

Description: Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus seeks a part-time adjunct librarian to provide reference service, library instruction, and assistance with collections. Will work some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: An ALA-accredited MLS and excellent communication skills are required. Experience in business and/or public administration is preferred. Three years’ post-MLS reference experience in an academic library is preferred.

To apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to:  libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu, or mail to the Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S.  It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science.  The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan.  The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer.  Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Head, Gerontology Library #281

The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks a dynamic and information professional who thrives in an environment of invention and renewal, promotes innovation and collaboration, and is very technology literate to lead the Gerontology Library (#281). The candidate is expected to be motivated by a passion to develop exceptional public services and with an investment in the future of librarianship. The successful candidate is expected to be up-to-date on relevant library and gerontology information trends and practices and be able to apply this knowledge to have a significant, positive impact on the USC community. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS typically required; at least 3 years experience in a large academic, research or public library.  USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians. To apply immediately, use USC’s online faculty application website: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59126.

Reference and Instruction Librarian #280

The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking information professional to provide reference, instruction, collection development and outreach. The candidate (#280) is expected to be creative in identifying and solving problems. We seek candidates motivated by a passion to develop innovative library services and with a curiosity about the future of librarianship. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS typically required; at least 2 years professional experience in a large academic, research or public library. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians. To apply immediately, use USC’s online faculty application website: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59022.

Librarian Closed

St. Louis Public Library has an opening for a Librarian. Candidates must have an MLS from an ALA accredited school, an undergraduate degree in the sciences and/or demonstrated knowledge and background in the subject. The person filling this position will be responsible for expert reference/research assistance in the department, collection development in the designated subject area as well as programming, program planning and community outreach as determined by the supervisor. Must have excellent communication skills and computer skills as well as a commitment to public services. Will be expected to contribute to the successful re-opening of Central Library and to continue to maintain the Library’s high profile in the community and area for succeeding years.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume or application to:


St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE