Jobs Archive: [LIBJOBS] Job Vacancy - Biomedical Sciences Librarian, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, Iowa City, IA, USA

"Position Description: The University Libraries seeks a creative, user-focused, subject liaison for English and American literature to support the research, teaching, and scholarly needs of faculty and students in the English Department and related programs. Under the direction of the Head, Research and Library Instruction Department (RLI), the English and American Literature Librarian will assume direct responsibility for collection development, reference and research consultation, and instruction for a diverse community of faculty and students.  

Responsibilities:

§  Serves as primary liaison to the English Department.

§  Collection Development - includes selecting materials in all formats, working with vendors, managing budgets, participating in consortial activities and other collection-related activities. May take on additional subject areas based on expertise and library need.

§  Provides instruction, workshops, credit courses, and other kinds of outreach, developing collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and students. Participates in general RLI activities.

§  Engages collaboratively with other library staff and with relevant academic departments and programs to enhance scholarship and teaching through innovative uses of technology.

§  Encourages positive change in the system of scholarly publishing and communication.

§  Participates in Libraries’ initiatives outside RLI by serving on Libraries’ and campus committees and contributing to other relevant activities and events.

§  Maintains a course of personal professional contributions through active participation in national organizations and associations."