Science and Engineering Librarian (Assistant Librarian) for the Marriott Library
About The Position
Come work in a student-centered library with a team that excels in supporting the teaching and research mission of the University of Utah. The J. Willard Marriott Library seeks to recruit two tenure-track librarians who will enrich and strengthen our organization. We seek qualified applicants with broad knowledge in science and engineering. The Librarians will develop, implement, and assess learning experiences concerning library research tools, methods, and strategies. They will also build connections with academic programs to increase engagement with library resources and services, as well as manage library collections and services to meet research and curricula needs. Working in conjunction with faculty and staff in the library and across campus, the librarians will help set the direction for STEM teaching, engagement, and outreach. The College of Science and John and Marcia Price College of Engineering are highly-ranked research-intensive colleges with growing student populations in 21 departments and degree programs, 3 colleges/schools (College of Mines & Earth Sciences, Kahlert School of Computing, and School of Biological Sciences), and 4 centers. They prepare students for jobs across the STEM spectrum from K-12 science and math education to research on emerging technologies. With a strong translational science and an entrepreneurial spirit, students are prepared "to face tomorrow's challenges, innovate new solutions and technologies and to improve overall quality of life." Some featured science and engineering initiatives include the Bench-to-Bedside medical device competition, the Utah Frontier Observatory for Geothermal Research (FORGE) project, and first-year ACCESS Scholars community. The information in this posting is intended to provide applicants with an understanding of the role and the types of skills, experiences, and credentials that typically make someone qualified for consideration and prepared to meet the position's expectations. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for everything listed or perform all duties equally proficiently on day one. In your CV and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting.
Requirements
- ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent
- Commitment to learning and supporting students, staff, and faculty in the College of Engineering and the College of Science
- Commitment to collaborating with faculty in teaching first-year, capstone, and graduate courses and other courses or workshops using various pedagogical methodologies
- Familiarity with the current research, information sources, and scholarly trends in STEM disciplines and librarianship (e.g., open science, data management, AI)
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage projects both independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Educational background in science, engineering, computing, or related discipline
- Experience with classroom teaching and/or library instruction.
- Commitment to learn about intellectual property (IP), particularly patents, to collaborate with researchers and other IP librarians
- Commitment to learn about evidence synthesis and assisting researchers with projects following current methodologies and standards
- Experience with grants/external funding, working with faculty, principal investigators, and research teams
- Proven success in building and sustaining strong, collaborative partnerships through a positive service orientation and proactive liaison and outreach initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Guide students, faculty, and staff in searching, locating, and evaluating the ethical use of information to achieve their scholarly goals
- Design, develop, and deliver learning experiences and assessments for course-integrated library instruction in a variety of teaching modalities
- Create materials to enhance learning
- Collaborate with departmental faculty and students in developing collections
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of knowledge through research and creative activity
- Participate in professional, university, and/or public service
Benefits
- Our excellent benefits include a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF/Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, generous paid sick and vacation time, and tuition benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
