STEM Librarian

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

STEM Librarian 

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek an innovative and service-oriented STEM Librarian for a tenure-track faculty position in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Libraries on the University Park Campus. Successful candidates will benefit from the strong mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support new faculty in tenure-track appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship, research, and service. Entry-level or early career librarians are encouraged to apply. 

The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply. More information on Penn State’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement . Information about the University Libraries’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility efforts can be found by visiting https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity . 

Responsibilities: The STEM Librarian will be embedded in the Fletcher M. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences branch library on the University Park Campus as part of a distributed team of ten other subject specialists in related fields, reporting to the Head of STEM for Engagement and Outreach. The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences has five departments: Geography, Geosciences, Energy and Mineral Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. 

• Responsible for liaison activities to select departments in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, while providing support to related areas in the College of Engineering 

• Collaborate with colleagues to engage students and faculty through outreach and promotional activities. 

• Contribute to a program of library instruction, present workshops, and develop online library guides and tutorials that support the curriculum of liaison academic units. 

• Provide reference assistance and research consulting at all levels, both face-to-face and online. Serve as the subject expert for assigned liaison areas. 

• Build, maintain, and assess collections in all media and formats to support research and teaching in assigned academic units. Work with librarians in related subject areas and libraries including Commonwealth Campus Libraries and Big Ten Academic Alliance peers to develop collaborative collections. 

• Contribute to the advancement of Penn State Libraries’ programs for scholarly communication in STEM, data management, data set acquisition and management, open access (OA) initiatives, and open educational resources (OER). 

• Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served. 

Required Qualifications: Requires a Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent); ability to work independently and collaboratively; commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population; potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service; effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant experience at an academic, special, or research library; experience building partnerships to enhance learning and student success; undergraduate degree or coursework and/or graduate degree in a STEM field; strong quantitative and analytical skills; familiarity with data visualization; knowledge of science and engineering information sources. 

Environment: The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University’s strategic goals in teaching, research, service, and outreach. The University Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North America, according to the Association of Research Libraries’ investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online. More information about Penn State’s faculty, students, and research can be found on the University’s Data Dashboards. More than 120 faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive technological resources and research support services.  

Penn State is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the Association of American Universities, and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, Digital Preservation Network, AP Trust, SPARC, CNI, the ACRL Diversity Alliance, and a number of other organizations. 

The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day's drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The State College Regional Airport provides regular flights to Philadelphia, Chicago, and Newark. For more information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org . 

Compensation and Rank: Tenure-track faculty position, with rank and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. For more information visit the Libraries Salaries and Benefits https://libraries.psu.edu/about/jobs/salary-and-benefits . 

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted via Workday. Interested candidates are expected to upload a letter of application and a resume or CV. A candidate’s application materials are expected to provide clear evidence of their commitment to, and the impact of, the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout their librarianship, teaching, research, and/or service. 

Candidates also must provide three professional references, indicating their professional relationship to each reference. References will be contacted later in the search process. Furnished references must include a current/previous direct supervisor, a colleague, and one at the candidate’s discretion. 

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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