Associate Librarian

The Nelson Poynter Memorial Library of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) seeks an entrepreneurial, collaborative, innovative and service-oriented Associate Librarian for the new position Associate Librarian — Scholarly Support Services and Special Projects.  Normally, a librarian would not achieve the rank of Associate Librarian without five years of full-time equivalent professional experience after receiving the Master’s Degree in Library Science.

USFSP is a separately accredited university within the University of South Florida System. USFSP offers bachelors and master’s degrees in Business, Education, and Arts & Sciences to approximately 6000 students. The University is experiencing growth in both undergraduate and graduate enrollment and prides itself on a personalized student experience and providing students with opportunities for conducting original research. The person in this position will work to develop and implement face-to-face and online library services tailored to faculty and student research, provide  liaison to one or more academic departments, and contribute to  collection development, reference, and instructional support for the University’s academic programs. This position will also focus on planning and implementing special projects including, but not limited to, open access initiatives, review of the Library’s use of web services and social media, grant writing, and innovative teaching and learning efforts.  This position reports to the Library’s Head of Public Services.  Librarians have faculty status and are eligible for promotion through the ranks but are not tenured. Salary Range: $45,000-$64,000.

To apply, visit the USF Careers website at: http://employment.usf.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60185

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