[Asis-l] Job posting - Physical Sciences Librarian - NJ

[Helen Hoffman]

Rutgers University is searching for a Physical Sciences Librarian. 
Please see posting below:

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
January 18, 2008 ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE APP. 178
TITLE: Physical Sciences Librarian
Research and Instructional Services, Rutgers University Libraries

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rutgers University Libraries seek an outstanding 
Physical Sciences Librarian to serve as liaison to the departments of 
Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, and Geology on the New 
Brunswick/Piscataway Campus. Working closely with departmental faculty 
as well as colleagues in the New Brunswick, Newark and Camden libraries, 
the Physical Sciences Librarian will be responsible for collection 
development of online and print resources to support the research and 
educational missions of the Rutgers Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, 
and Geology communities. Candidate should have knowledge of current and 
emerging technologies and the ability to apply these technologies to a 
diverse range of library applications. The candidate should have a 
strong public service commitment and the ability to work collaboratively 
in a rapidly changing environment. The successful candidate will be 
expected to participate in a variety of instructional activities 
(general, subject-specific and advanced), as well as provide reference 
services (including digital/virtual). Candidate would be encouraged to 
take advantage of the opportunity to participate in digital initiatives. 
This is a tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate must 
demonstrate commitment to continual professional development through 
scholarly research relevant to areas of responsibility including 
publications, presentations and participation and leadership in the work 
of relevant professional associations. The position includes occasional 
evening and weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution or 
the equivalent is required as is a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or 
related science. Working knowledge of and experience with SciFinder 
Scholar and Beilstein is required as well as experience with chemical 
structure searching. The successful candidate will have excellent 
communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in 
a collegial environment. The successful candidate must be eligible to 
work in the U.S.

SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement 
plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision 
plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.

LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), comprised of 
libraries on the University’s Camden, New Brunswick and Newark Campuses, 
all reporting to the University Librarian, operate as a unified library 
system with coordinated public services, technical services, and 
collection development. The Library holdings include more than 3 million 
volumes with a staff of 304 and a budget of $21 million. Rutgers 
University is a member of the Association of American Universities. The 
New Brunswick campus, the largest of Rutgers’ three regional campuses, 
supports over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students, in 
approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80 
graduate/professional programs, and over 60 doctoral programs as a 
Carnegie classification, Research I campus. The fourteen libraries in 
New Brunswick/Piscataway provide services and support for the 
university’s research and instructional activities in the humanities, 
social sciences, and science/technology. For more information, please 
check the RUL website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu.

TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE 
UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF 
THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 178), University Libraries Human 
Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New 
Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr at rci.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, 
affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively 
committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute 
creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.