UAB Libraries–Open Rank-STEM Librarian and Liaison to the departments of Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries seeks a creative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented professional to serve as STEM Librarian and liaison to the departments of Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Reporting to the Head of the Mervyn H. Sterne Library Department of Research and Learning, the librarian provides research, instruction, and outreach services to those departments and works closely with the STEM Librarian for Engineering and Chemistry. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position based at the Mervyn H. Sterne Library at UAB.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library science from a school accredited by the American Library Association, or academic credentials appropriate to the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Commitment to all patrons in higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or other advanced degree in a STEM field.
• Undergraduate degree, formal coursework, or demonstrated interest in a STEM field.
• One to two years of relevant library experience; internships or other library work may count.
• Knowledge of reference, instruction, collection development, and outreach services in an academic library setting.
• Knowledge of STEM resources, services, and trends.
• Experience with citation management software such as EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero.
• Familiarity with applying emerging technologies to information and instructional services, including the Springshare suite and Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to the departments of Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
• Collaborate with STEM faculty to support teaching and learning through instruction and lab sessions, workshops, and consultations in traditional or online formats, based on curricular needs and feedback.
• Establish and maintain regular, frequent contact with assigned academic units.
• Create online and print tools to support student learning and effective use of resources.
• Work with the Education Librarian to participate in science and applied science outreach programs on campus and in local communities.
• Provide reference and research assistance to library patrons through multiple delivery modes, including scheduled chat shifts.
• Participate actively in the campus community, including serving on library and university committees.
• Participate in local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly associations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, depending on additional expertise, interests, and library needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time