STEM and Data Education Librarian - Wesleyan University Library. Job Posting Number S00760. Full-Time. The Wesleyan University Library
serves as an engaged partner in the academic life of the university and
beyond, and a steward for its wide-ranging collections. The dedicated
staff of the Wesleyan University Library think expansively and work
collaboratively to assess and transform services. Our collective goal is
to establish a responsive, creative, and agile organization in service
to a 21st-century liberal arts university.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Academic
Services, the STEM and Data Education Librarian will provide leadership
in establishing partnerships and services that facilitate meaningful
user engagement. The Librarian will provide education, support, and
collection development for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) resources, data discovery, and management of data, including data
management planning, data sharing, and long-term data stewardship. The
Librarian will support undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as
well as high impact research initiatives in Astronomy, Biology,
Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Mathematics, Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry, Neuroscience & Behavior, Physics, and the
IDEAS program (Integrated Design, Engineering & Applied Sciences).
Responsibilities include: Work with STEM departments and programs
to align collections, instruction, reference, and research support with
the evolving needs of students and faculty. Provide in-person and online
library instruction, and offer general reference and research support.
Provide support, advisement, and instruction in research data management
best practices. Collaborate with library and campus colleagues on
initiatives that support the success of Wesleyan students and faculty.
Engage with members of the Wesleyan community and beyond to share
information and identify opportunities for complementary or
interconnected services. Maintain current knowledge of trends and
changes in academic public services. Engage with professional
organizations to learn and share knowledge. Perform additional duties as
assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduate degree in a STEM discipline and/or
library/information science and at least 2 years’ experience working
with science or research data or an equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience. Demonstrated expertise using resources in
STEM, including databases and journals. Knowledge and understanding of
the research life cycle, from data creation to organization,
accessibility, distribution, and archiving. A demonstrated
inquisitiveness and enthusiasm for science education and research.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective in-person and online instructional
methods. Effective networking, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based
environment. Demonstrated service orientation and creativity within an
academic environment. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse
environment and interact collegially with individuals of different
backgrounds. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate preferably in a STEM field.
Experience working in an academic library. Experience working in library
public services, including general face-to-face and online reference
and consultative work. Experience teaching library instruction using
information literacy concepts. Demonstrated ability to establish
services in partnership with academic and/or administrative departments.
Knowledge and understanding of how pedagogical innovations, technology,
and scholarly information are impacting library services, collections,
and physical spaces. Demonstrated understanding of scholarly
communication trends, funder requirements, open access, institutional
repositories, and research impact measures. Understanding of pedagogical
methods, learning outcomes, and assessment in support of teaching and
learning.
For more information and to apply, visit http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/7108. Application close date: January 10, 2020.
