Science Librarian (Open Rank)
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| 346 North West Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Mar 21, 2025 | |
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Closing Date: 04/21/2025 Type of Position:LibraryWorkstudy Position: Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Department's Website: The University of Arkansas Libraries invite nominations and applications for the position of Science Librarian. The Libraries seek candidates who are receptive to and foster new ideas and who have demonstrated collaboration and open communication skills. Additional key attributes are the ability to establish and promote successful partnerships with other university departments, provide excellent services, and to adapt or develop programs and services that support positive change within the institution. This will be especially important as the main library, Mullins Library, debuts a major renovation of the first two floors. As a member of the Research and Instruction Services team, the Science Librarian liaises to particular programs and departments within the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and related interdisciplinary graduate programs in the Graduate School and International Education. This librarian works directly with disciplines in the physical sciences and related interdisciplinary programs, creates and delivers innovative services to support the instruction and research needs of students and faculty, and actively engages in relationship building with faculty and students as well as with university departments, research teams, and partner organizations. Responsibilities include library instruction, research assistance, support for systematic reviews and/or other types of evidence synthesis, collection development, and academic outreach. We seek candidates who embrace collaborative relationships with library colleagues and innovative thinking to co-create and evaluate library programs and services as well as campus and community engagement initiatives. With members of the Research and Instruction Services department, the Science Librarian contributes to the Libraries' online chat service. This librarian will work in close cooperation with colleagues across the Libraries and be responsible for ongoing development of online learning tools to creatively and actively promote physical and digital collections, in alignment with curricular and research needs, and we seek candidates with broad information literacy skills. The person in this position may also support the promotion and utilization of new spaces and services focused on innovative technologies, available in the Experiential Learning department following the Mullins Library Renewal Phase 2 project. The work of the Science Librarian may include supervision of a Graduate Assistant. Along with performance, the responsibilities of this position include research and creative work, and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. This position reports to the Director of Research and Instruction Services. Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA or Fidelity Investments, tuition reduction, and health insurance. Annual leave starts at 15 days per calendar year and increases with years of service. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Additional Information: University Libraries: The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University's goals and take responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections and programs that further support the academic and land grant missions. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities. For more information, visit the Libraries' website: https://libraries.uark.edu The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the variety of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. We can strengthen our organization and institution by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences: In addition to several institutes and centers, the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences houses many Science disciplines (including the departments of Anthropology, Geosciences, and Mathematical Sciences). For more information, visit their website: https://fulbright.uark.edu/ Graduate School and International Education: The Graduate School and International Education supports a variety of interdisciplinary graduate degree programs, including Environmental Dynamics, Space & Planetary Sciences, and Sustainability. For more information, visit their website: https://graduate-and-international.uark.edu/ Salary Information: Required Documents to Apply: Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application highlighting education and experience related to the position qualifications, curriculum vitae, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers). Candidates who received international degrees in library and information science not accredited by ALA will need to submit the foreign credential evaluation determination.Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications listed below in ways that may not be obvious, including how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position's qualifications and needs. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and interests to apply for this position, including those new to the profession. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes | |