Librarian for Chemistry, Duke University

For complete job description, please go to http://library.duke.edu/jobs/chemistrylibrarian.html

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary liaison to faculty and students in Chemistry.
• Performs liaison work with Environmental Science and Policy in the Nicholas School.
• Provides in-depth, specialized reference and research consultation for students, faculty, and visiting scholars.
• Participates in or contributes to the ongoing evolution of the Libraries' services such as assessment and data curation.
• Takes part in the rotational schedule for the reference desk and instant messaging, answering reference questions and assisting patrons.
• Provides classroom instruction, individual orientation to library resources, and library tours.
• Promotes use of subject-specific information resources and services in ways that meet user needs and expectations, utilizing current technologies and information tools.
• Develops and manages collections to support research and instruction in Chemistry by formulating policies and selecting materials in all formats and relevant languages.
• Monitors and reviews approval plans, gifts, and exchange relationships; manages the material budget in support of Chemistry including grants and endowment funds.
• Participates in natural sciences and engineering group of subject librarians and fosters cooperation with other staff at Duke and relevant personnel at other institutions.
• Participates in development and fund raising efforts as appropriate and feasible.
• Participates in other library, university and professional activities, as appropriate.

Education

Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or an advanced degree in a relevant subject area

Preferred: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program and an advanced degree in a relevant subject field.

Experience

Required: Familiarity with information resources in a variety of formats in the natural sciences and engineering, humanities, social sciences and experience with government publications; teaching or library instruction experience. Must be flexible and a self-starter; have the ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment; possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills as well as a strong commitment to public service.

Preferred: Three years of relevant professional experience and strong academic background in a relevant field; experience providing reference service, preferably in an academic setting; familiarity with web publishing technologies; experience with user and/or usability study methodologies; experience with assessment tools and methods; experience with data curation, access and knowledge of concepts related to open access.

Send cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to: Teresa Tillman, Library Human Resources, at library-jobs@duke.edu. Please include CHEMISTRY LIBRARIAN in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.