Fayetteville, Arkansas

Minimum Salary: $55,000, commensurate with education and experience

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.

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent institution

· Demonstrated experience working in a library setting

Preferred Qualifications

· Education, professional background, or subject matter expertise in the physical sciences or a related field

· Experience providing public service through instruction/tutorials, reference, or external outreach/engagement in an academic or professional setting

· Demonstrated knowledge of physical sciences or related information resources

· Experience with or a willingness to learn how to conduct systematic reviews or other type(s) of evidence synthesis

· Experience with or a willingness to learn collection development, information curation, or collection assessment

· Knowledge of or a willingness to learn about the use of emerging technologies to support research, teaching, and learning

· Knowledge of best practices in library pedagogy, such as the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education

· Familiarity with assessment methods and tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Demonstrated service orientation

· Ability to work effectively in a diverse and changing environment

· Willingness to engage in faculty liaison activities such as outreach or engagement

· Demonstrated initiative and flexibility

· Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with team members, other colleagues, and customers

· Effective oral and written communication skills

Appointment Percent: 100%

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/

Application Materials:

For the full posting, or to apply, please go https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Science-Librarian--Open-Rank-_R0068725

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.

Salary Information:

Minimum salary: $55,000, commensurate with education and experience

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information,

sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.