[Sigsti-l] Bioinformatics/Life Sciences Librarian, Cornell University Library, Ithaca, NY - USA

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CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Bioinformatics/Life Sciences
Librarian, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University Library

Cornell University's Albert R. Mann Library invites applications for the
position of Bioinformatics/Life Sciences Librarian.  The Library is
seeking an energetic, innovative, and dedicated individual to join the
Public Services team. 

Albert R. Mann Library provides innovative information services for the
21st century and has achieved national renown for its digital library
initiatives. (http://www.mannlib.cornell.edu) 

Mann Library's collection of agricultural, life sciences and related
social sciences materials serves the College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, the College of Human Ecology, and the Division of Nutritional
Sciences at Cornell.   Mann Library is considered to be the
premier agricultural and life science library within an academic
institution in the United States and has won several national
awards.  Our principal user population numbers almost 10,000 and
includes undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, researchers, and
staff.  Mann Library is the second largest of 19 libraries that
together constitute the Cornell University Library. 
Responsibilities:  Under the direction of the Head of Public
Services, The Bioinformatics/Life Sciences Specialist will develop and
coordinate the bioinformatics services of the library, work with the
collection development division on resource identification, and other
public services librarians throughout the system on services for life
sciences researchers, students and the general public.  This person
will take the lead in the creation of innovative services for our life
sciences audiences and in the development of our virtual library in
support of life sciences research and learning.  As one of 8
librarians reporting to the Head of Public Services, the
Bioinformatics/Life Sciences Specialist will also provide quality
reference service, one-on-one consulting, and instruction in information
management. 

Qualifications:  MLS or equivalent graduate degree. 
Demonstrated interest in, and desire to develop expertise in
bioinformatics.  Strong communication, interpersonal, and
presentation skills, and commitment to professional
development.    Desired:  At least two years of
professional library experience in an academic setting; supervisory
experience; experience with computer and telecommunications technologies
for information management, experience with teaching information
management and computer technologies.  Subject background in life or
social sciences also highly desirable.

Applications:  Requested by October 15, 2003.  Review of
applications begins immediately and will continue until position is
filled.  Rank and salary are dependent on experience and
qualifications.  To apply for this position visit
http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/ and follow the instructions for online 
submission.  Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, 
phone numbers, and addresses for three references.

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 
strongly committed to diversity.  We value qualified candidates who can 
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

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Susan Balok
Library Administration
201 Olin Library
(607) 255-5181
(607) 255-6788 Fax