[Sigsti-l] Position Announcement University of Maryland

[Svetla Baykoucheva]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

University of Maryland Libraries (College Park)

TITLE:   Life Sciences Librarian
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent 
Benefits.            

***Environment*: The Charles E. White Memorial Chemistry Library is a 
branch of the UM Libraries housed in the Chemistry Building and is the 
central location for print and electronic materials that support study 
and research in chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, enzymology, 
immunology, microbiology, and molecular genetics.  For specific 
information, visit the White Chemistry Library Web site: 
http://www.lib.umd.edu/CHEM/chemistry.html.  For information on the 
University of Maryland and the UM Libraries, visit: http://www.umd.edu 
and http://www.lib.umd.edu.

*Nature of Work:* Based in the White Memorial Chemistry Library under 
the direction of the Team Leader of the Life Sciences/Chemistry Team and 
within the collaborative, team-based learning environment of University 
of Maryland Libraries, the Life Sciences Librarian provides in-depth 
reference, instruction, and collection management services for faculty 
and students in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences; serves as 
liaison to the Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics (CBMG), 
supporting information literacy efforts and faculty research;  develops 
and manages electronic and print collections for CBMG; collaborates with 
other subject librarians and faculty members to evaluate, maintain, and 
develop collections; participates in planning, assessment, and 
evaluation of services, collections, and technologies;  provides 
reference services at White Chemistry Library and also at McKeldin 
(Main) Library, as needed; responsible for library operations in the 
absence of the branch library head;  participates in an established 
instructional program with other librarians; promotes services available 
through the libraries; facilitates communication with campus community 
about library and information issues; serves on Libraries' and 
university committees and groups as appropriate.

*Qualifications and Experience: Required:* ALA-accredited master's 
degree in Library or Information Science AND/OR post-baccalaureate 
degree in the physical or life sciences.  Subject background in 
biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, biotechnology, 
or related discipline, demonstrated through academic degrees, course 
work, publications, or substantive experience.  Experience providing 
reference and instructional services and/or collection development and 
management in an academic, special, or science library serving similar 
clientele.  Understanding of current and emerging trends in the 
disciplines specified above and familiarity with electronic resources, 
information technologies, and collection management. Demonstrated 
abilities to work effectively and creatively with library staff and 
others and to work well and proactively with both university students 
and faculty, in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment. Excellent oral 
and written communication skills. Able to meet promotion and permanent 
status requirements.  *Preferred:* Professional library or information 
retrieval experience.  Advanced degree in biochemistry, molecular 
biology, microbiology, chemistry, biotechnology, or related discipline. 
Experience working in a team-based work environment.

The appointment is to Library Faculty Ranks as established by the 
University System of Maryland Board of Regents.  Rank at appointment is 
based on the successful applicant's experience and relevant 
credentials.  For additional information, please consult the following 
Web site: http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/lfa/pps_process_docs.html.

*Applications:* For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and 
names and addresses of three references by *March 20, 2006**.*  
Applications accepted until position is filled.  Send to Guadalupe 
Fernandes, Library Personnel Services, McKeldin Library, University of 
Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. E-mail to gfernan1 at umd.edu 
<mailto:gfernan1 at umd.edu>.  Fax: 301-314-9960. 

The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.


Sent by:
Svetla Baykoucheva
Head, White Memorial Chemistry Library, and
Team Leader, Life Sciences/Chemistry Team
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Tel.: 301.405.9080
Fax: 301.314.5910
Email: sbaykouc at umd.edu

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