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Electronic Resources and Social Sciences Librarian

Pius XII Memorial Library
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for the position of Electronic Resources and Social Sciences Librarian, Pius XII Memorial Library.

The Electronic Resources and Social Sciences Librarian reports to the Chair of Research and Instruction Services and has two primary areas of responsibility: (1) management of electronic resources; and (2) subject librarian duties for multiple social science disciplines.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop strategic initiatives that reflect best practices and emerging trends in electronic resource management.
  • Implement, manage, ensure access to, and troubleshoot the Libraries' electronic resources.
  • Liaise with vendors, publishers, and consortial partners to negotiate subscriptions.
  • Gather data/usage statistics to support collection decisions and annual reporting requirements.
  • Serve as the subject librarian for social science subjects and academic departments. These will be determined by the successful candidate's experience and interests and the Research and Instruction Services department's needs and may include, but are not limited to, social work, sociology, psychology, and communication.
  • Teach interactive, curriculum-integrated instruction sessions in the classroom and online.
  • Create tutorials, learning objects, or other curricular resources in a variety of media.
  • Select resources supporting the teaching and research needs of social sciences students and faculty.
  • Participate in general reference and instructional services in a team-based environment.
  • Participate in professional activities, including university and library committees and task forces, and attend professional meetings.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or the appropriate national body of another country).
  • Library or consortium experience in the management of electronic resources.
  • Knowledge of information sources related to social sciences research and an understanding of the information needs of social sciences faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students.
  • Demonstrated positive public service orientation, evidence of strong organizational abilities and teamwork skills, effective oral/written communication skills, well-developed research skills, and a commitment to professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two or more years of professional library experience in the management of electronic resources.
  • Two or more years of professional library experience as a subject librarian for one or more social science disciplines.
  • Undergraduate and/or additional graduate degree(s) or coursework in a social science discipline.
  • Familiarity with copyright issues in higher education.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices, systematic reviews, secondary datasets, policy analysis, and clinical interventions
  • Experience with social sciences data services, data visualization, and other data-related trends in librarianship.
  • Understanding of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

Environment
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person. At the core of the University's diverse community of scholars is SLU's service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place.

The SLU Libraries include Pius XII Memorial Library, the main library on SLU's St. Louis campus, the Medical Center Library, and the Vincent C. Immel Law Library, as well as a library at the SLU campus in Madrid, Spain. The SLU Libraries have extensive collections to support teaching, learning, studying, and clinical care. Special services and collections within Pius Library include the Academic Technology Commons, an innovative and flexible space, with the latest technologies and one service point where patrons can access both Information Technology and Library services, and the Knights of Columbus Vatican Film Library, a research collection for medieval and Renaissance manuscript studies that houses more than 37,000 microfilmed manuscripts from the Vatican Library. For information about Pius XII Memorial Library, see https://www.slu.edu/library.

Rank
Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment.

Benefits
Minimum salary: $48,000. Attractive benefits including retirement program, insurance, tuition remission, vacation, and holidays.

Deadline
Review of applications begins October 9 and will continue until position is filled. Desired start date is during the Spring 2020 semester.

To Apply
All applications must be made online at https://www.slu.edu/working-at-slu.php and include a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, application, curriculum vita, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references (university placement file is not acceptable). Please refer to Requisition Number F20180767. All other correspondence regarding this position may be sent to Electronic Resources and Social Sciences Librarian Search Committee, Pius XII Memorial Library, 3650 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108-3302.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

STEM Research & Instruction Librarian

Pius XII Memorial Library
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, service, and social justice is seeking applicants for the position of STEM Research and Instruction Librarian, Pius XII Memorial Library.

The STEM Research and Instruction Librarian reports to the Chair of Research and Instruction Services and has the following areas of responsibility:

  • Serve as the subject librarian for the natural and physical sciences, engineering, aviation, computer science, and mathematics.
  • Select resources supporting the teaching and research needs of STEM students and faculty.
  • Conduct subject-specific research consultations both in person and online.
  • Teach interactive, curriculum-integrated instructional sessions.
  • Create tutorials, learning objects, or other curricular resources in a variety of media.
  • Participate in general reference and instructional services in a team-based environment.
  • Participate in shared departmental tasks and initiatives. These may include but are not limited to assessment, data collection and analysis, collection management, copyright education, and maintenance and evaluation of electronic resources.
  • Engage in professional activities, including university and library committees and task forces, and attend professional meetings.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in librarianship from a library program accredited by the American Library Association (or the appropriate national body of another country).
  • Academic or professional background in one or more STEM disciplines.
  • Knowledge of information sources related to STEM research and an understanding of the information needs of STEM faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students.
  • Demonstrated positive public service orientation, evidence of strong organizational abilities and teamwork skills, effective oral/written communication skills, well-developed research skills, and a commitment to professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Undergraduate and/or advanced degree(s) in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from an accredited institution.
  • Two or more years of professional library experience.
  • Knowledge of the unique information needs of scientists, engineers, and technologists.
  • Collection development experience in an academic or research library.
  • Experience with information literacy instruction and understanding of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
  • Awareness of emerging trends in STEM librarianship.

Environment
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person. At the core of the University's diverse community of scholars is SLU's service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place.

The SLU Libraries include Pius XII Memorial Library, the main library on SLU's St. Louis campus, the Medical Center Library, and the Vincent C. Immel Law Library, as well as a library at the SLU campus in Madrid, Spain. The SLU Libraries have extensive collections to support teaching, learning, studying, and clinical care. Special services and collections within Pius Library include the Academic Technology Commons, which features 3D printing and scanning, robotics, and prototyping; the largest collection of U.S. Air Force publications in the state of Missouri; and the Knights of Columbus Vatican Film Library, a research collection for medieval and Renaissance manuscript studies that houses more than 37,000 microfilmed manuscripts from the Vatican Library.

Rank
Assistant Professor, non-tenure track

Benefits
Minimum salary: $48,000. Attractive benefits including retirement program, insurance, tuition remission, vacation and holidays.

Deadline
Review of applications begins September 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Desired start date is January 2020.

To Apply
All applications must be made online at https://www.slu.edu/working-at-slu.php and include a cover letter addressing qualifications for position, application, curriculum vita, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references (university placement file is not acceptable). Please refer to Requisition Number F20190857. All other correspondence regarding this position may be sent to the STEM Librarian Search Committee, Pius XII Memorial Library, 3650 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108-3302. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and nominations of and applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the positon applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

For information about Pius XII Memorial Library, see https://www.slu.edu/library

Health Sciences Reference Librarian

Medical Center Library
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit Institution dedicated to education, research and healthcare, seeks a subject specialist in the biomedical sciences for a position as health sciences reference librarian at the Medical Center Library (MCL).

Duties

This position provides biomedical reference services that include assisting health sciences faculty and students in the effective use of their literature; participating in the library's program of instruction; and serving as clinical services liaison to faculty, students, and staff at our Medical Center and affiliated hospitals.

Environment
Collegial, collaborative, and mission-focused, the Medical Center Library provides library services to faculty, students, and staff in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Doisy College of Health Sciences, Public Health, and the Center for Advanced Dental Education. Saint Louis University libraries are a member of MOBIUS, a statewide academic library resource sharing consortium.

Requirements
MLS from an ALA accredited program. Advanced education beyond the bachelor's degree in a health science discipline. Demonstrated knowledge in a medical or health sciences subject area. Experience with evidence-based clinical practice and systematic reviews. Successful decision making, problem solving ability, and planning skills. Strong user centered approach to library services and information technology. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability and motivation for continuous professional development and for growth as a faculty member. Ability to meet deadlines and to work effectively in an environment of rapid development and change.

Rank/Grade
Assistant or Associate Professor rank, non-tenure track, 12-month contract.

Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Attractive benefits including retirement program, insurance, tuition remission, and vacation.

Available
Application review is underway and will continue until position is filled.

To Apply
Please visit www.slu.edu/working-at-slu.php and look for position F20190819. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

For information about Medical Center Library, see https://www.slu.edu/library/medical-center-library/

Archivist

Pius XII Memorial Library
Saint Louis University

Job Description

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care and service, seeks applicants for the positon of Archivist. Reporting to the Head of Collection Management Services, the Archivist provides reference and patron services, participates in classroom instruction and outreach, and performs organization and processing of archival, manuscript and photographic collections in the Saint Louis University Archives and Digital Services department.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as primary contact for reference and public service activities in the Archives, including creating and implementing applicable policies.
  • Promotes use of collections through classroom instruction, outreach, public presentations, tours, exhibits, and publications.
  • Accessions, appraises, and inventories newly acquired materials, and performs necessary preservation or physical preparation, or supervises student workers in these tasks.
  • Prepares, organizes, and processes archives, manuscripts, and photographic collections.
  • Creates finding guides, records, and metadata using DACS, Archives Space, and CONTENTdm, or trains and directs others in doing so.
  • With the Digital Resources Librarian, identifies and prioritizes projects and materials for digitation.
  • Oversees patron use of materials in a reading room shared with the Special Collections Rare Books division of the Library.
  • Supervises student assistants and occasional interns on assigned projects.
  • Provides service to the department, library, and University through active participation on committees, task forces, and meetings.
  • Maintains skills and knowledge of current developments in archives and the profession through active membership in professional organizations, reading the professional literature, and attending educational programs and conferences.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program, with an emphasis in archives or related field.
  • Minimum of one to two years' relevant experience in an archives or library setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of metadata and encoding standards, such as DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, AACR2 and RDA, as well as controlled vocabularies, such as LCSH and AAT.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of archival collection management systems such as Archives Space.
  • Ability to balance and complete multiple concurrent projects, set priorities, and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Excellent written and oral Communication skills.
  • Ability to perform tasks associated with retrieval of archival materials and to move/lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Second master's degree in a related field, such as American History or Theology.
  • College or University archives experience.
  • Certification as an Archivist by the Academy of Certified Archivists.
  • Knowledge of applicable domain knowledge areas, e.g., Jesuit history, Catholic history, St. Louis regional history.

Environment
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person. At the core of the University's diverse community of scholars is SLU's service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place.

The SLU Libraries include Pius XII Memorial Library, the main library on SLU's North campus, the Medical Center Library, and the Vincent C. Immel Law Library, as well as a library at the SLU campus in Madrid, Spain. The SLU Libraries have extensive collections to support teaching, learning, studying, and clinical care.

The Department of Archives and Digital Services collects and preserves the archives, papers, manuscripts, and records of Saint Louis University and its associated faculty, staff, and students. These materials reflect the rich educational, historical, religious, and cultural heritage of Saint Louis University and of the St. Louis area. We also collect materials of significant research value representing individuals and institutions outside the University.

Rank
Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment.

Benefits
Attractive benefits including retirement program, insurance, tuition remission, vacation, and holidays.

Deadline
Review of applications begins June 21,2019 and will continue until position is filled. Desired start date is Fall, 2019.

To Apply
All applications must be made online at https://www.slu.edu/working-at-slu.php and include a cover letter addressing qualifications for positon, curriculum vita, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references (University placement file is not acceptable). Please refer to Requisition Number F20190834.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the positon applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.