Assistant Engineering Librarian Princeton University LibraryRequisition
# 0800389
The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected
research institutions, serves a diverse community of 7,200 students
and 1,100 faculty members, with more than 6 million printed volumes,
5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings
in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from
ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic
databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated
and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support
personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce.
More information can be found at the Library's Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu
Available: Immediately
Responsibilities
The Princeton University Library seeks a creative, energetic,
and service-oriented librarian to help meet the ever-growing student
and faculty information needs in all areas of engineering, computer
science, plasma physics and fusion research. This librarian will
work closely with faculty, students and staff of all departments
of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) and of
the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). The successful
candidate is expected to balance a wide range of service-oriented
activities including reference services, library instruction and
collection development, while working with a diverse population
of faculty, students and research staff. The librarian will join
a dynamic, collegial team and will work in a collaborative and
supportive environment. This is one of eight professional positions
providing instructional and reference services and developing
collections for sciences and engineering. The position reports
to the Engineering Librarian and is part of the Science &
Technology Libraries Division of the Special Libraries Department.
Responsibilities include: traditional and electronic reference
services for faculty, students and staff in a research-rich academic
environment; participating in instruction programs using traditional
classroom methods and educational technologies; providing subject-related
consultative and instructional services utilizing innovative online
communication tools (blogs, podcasts, interactive Web-based and
multimedia formats etc.); participating in the development, selection
and evaluation of resources for subject guides, tutorials and
other user services; cultivating and maintaining strong relationships
with faculty and students in SEAS departments and research staff
of PPPL (proactive interaction between faculty, research staff,
students and the librarian is essential); participating in the
science and engineering collection management program; collaborating
with library groups and others in coordinating services, initiating
projects, and implementing programs; participating in planning,
policy formation and team decision making relating to library
services for PPPL and engineering departments.
Qualifications:
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; undergraduate
degree in engineering, physics or chemistry; demonstrated proficiency
with both print and electronic information resources in engineering
and sciences; demonstrated ability to provide engineering and/or
science reference and instructional services in an academic setting;
demonstrated commitment to customer service; excellent interpersonal,
oral, and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to
work well both independently and collaboratively; ability to adapt
well to change and to be flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
Preferred: Minimum 1 year professional experience in engineering
or science librarianship; demonstrated ability to utilize emerging
instructional and communication technologies as appropriate; demonstrated
successful liaison work; engineering and/or science collection
development experience; familiarity with multimedia applications
and web development; strong potential for meeting the requirements
for continuing appointment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience
and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus
eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group
life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance,
and other benefits are available.
Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover
letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers
of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton
website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm