Engineering and Science Librarian R-1309

Description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Prescott Memorial Library invites applicants for the position of Engineering and Science Librarian.

One of Prescott Memorial Library’s liaison librarians to each of Louisiana Tech University’s five colleges, this Librarian builds working relationships, communicates and collaborates with administrators, faculty, and students in the College of Engineering and Science to meet their curricular, research, and accreditation needs. This Librarian selects and deselects information resources in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology with responsibility for developing and managing these collections in consultation with the College’s administrators and faculty. This Librarian provides research consultation, subject-specific information services, and course-related instruction to students and faculty in these academic departments. As a member of the Research Services Team, this Librarian also provides general information services to all Library users.

This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment at a rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects and deselects information resources appropriate to meet curricular and research needs in consultation with College of Engineering and Science faculty.

• Provides research consultation and subject-specific information services to students and faculty in the College of Engineering and Science. Also provides general information services to all Library users. 

• Designs, develops, and delivers course-related instruction in-person or virtually. 

• Meets tenure requirements of research and scholarship as well as service to the University, the Library, and the profession. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Molecular Science or Nanotechnology. 

• At least one to two years of relevant work experience in an academic or research library. 

• Demonstrated experience in public services, providing user-centered information services and/or instruction in an academic or research library. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community of students, faculty and staff.

• Effective organizational and time management skills in order to perform tasks and to meet deadlines.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Molecular Science or Nanotechnology. 

• More than two years of relevant work experience in an academic or research library. 

• Experience developing and delivering course-related instruction in both in-person and virtual environments.

THE UNIVERSITY: Louisiana Tech is a selective admissions university, member of the University of Louisiana System, and “higher research” (R2) Carnegie institution, offering 79 undergraduate, 32 master’s, and 9 doctoral degree programs. The campus is located in Ruston, a community of 22,000 nestled in the piney hills of North Central Louisiana, located 70 miles east of Shreveport and 30 miles west of Monroe.

ABOUT PRESCOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Prescott Memorial Library provides a wide variety of physical and digital information resources and services. Centrally located on campus, the Library occupies nine floors of Wyly Tower which is connected to its original three story building. Collections total 3.9 million items, including 2,000 serials and 40,000 maps. A Regional Federal Depository Library, Prescott Memorial Library is also a historical depository for Louisiana state documents. Special Collections, Manuscripts, and Archives on the fourth floor preserves rare books, manuscripts, maps and other materials, including collections documenting the history of Louisiana Tech University and the region.

Prescott Memorial Library is a member of LOUIS, the consortium of public and private college and university libraries in Louisiana.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin after July 22, 2024.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a cover letter, résumé/CV, unofficial copies of all transcripts, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.