Job Posting: Health and Biosciences Librarian, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Working Title: | Health and Biosciences Librarian |
Role Title: | Professional Faculty – Lecturer
Non-Tenure Track |
Posting Number: | AP0130184 |
Position Summary: | The University Libraries at Virginia Tech seeks a service-oriented, innovative, and self-motivated librarian to serve as the Health and Biosciences Librarian, with liaison responsibilities to the departments of Biology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering and Science, Medicine, and Public Health, and to the research institutes of the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. The incumbent will join the SciTech Team of librarians in planning and delivering services and programs in an environment of increasing collaboration with collegiate faculty and expansion of library services to the academic community. Core responsibilities include:
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Required Qualifications: | M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited graduate program, or equivalent; BS. in a science discipline; bibliographic instruction and reference experience with undergraduates, graduate students and faculty; broad Knowledge of science research resources; knowledge and ability to perform collection development and management in the areas of biology, psychology, biochemistry, medicine, and public health; understanding of current trends in academic scholarship. Ability to work with researchers and patrons in sustaining today’s evolving digital service environments, ensuring the quality, integrity, and curation of digital research information. Knowledge and ability to cultivate collaborative facilities that engender opportunities to connect with, and consult on data practices. |
Employment Conditions: | Must have a criminal background check |
Must have a conviction check: | Yes |
How to Apply for this Job: | Applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu. The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required qualifications, names of three (3) references and their contact information. |
Employee Category: | Administrative and Professional Faculty |
Appointment Type: | Regular |
Percent Employment: | Full-time |
Pay Range: | $44,000-$52,000 (Commensurate with Experience) |
Department: | Library |
Work Location: | Blacksburg |
Work Schedule: | 8am – 5pm M-F or as assigned |
Posting Date: | 10/11/2013 |
Job Close Date: | 11/15/2013 |
Quick Link: | http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/43102 |