Research and Instruction Services STEM Assistant Librarian @ Middleton Library

Posted by Leila Gibradze on

The STEM librarian supports teaching and learning by teaching the information literacy concepts and promoting the understanding of the information ecosystem; uses discipline-specific expertise with STEM information sources to support research; develops relationships with faculty and staff to foster scholarly connections and collaboration; promotes the library’s role within STEM departments and other units on campus; advances librarianship with service, scholarship, and innovative practice.

  • 50%: Serves as selector and subject specialist liaison for a range of disciplines within an academic college, school, department or program. Provides outreach, instruction, and specialized services to faculty and students in those disciplines. Advocates for use of library services and resources. Seeks department and campus partnerships and collaborations. Develops discipline-specific Web pages and other internet-based materials, such as tutorials and subject, topic, and course guides.
  •  20%: Identifies and locates datasets for researchers across disciplines; provides support for access and re-use conditions of data; identifies software/code to provide recommendations to researchers on re-use of data; provides recommendations to researchers regarding informatics, discovery, and analytical tools; provides support for data citation and referencing.
  •  15%: Works to meet promotion and tenure requirements for research and service.
  •  10%: Provides reference and information services at the Research Help Desk and library instruction for general library instruction sessions. Participates in library outreach and programming events. May work nights and weekends in the rotation, as needed.
  •  5%: Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  •  Master’s (MLIS, MLS) degree from an ALA-accredited program

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Experience working with STEM-related resources, particularly those relating to computer science and engineering

Special Instructions:

  •  Submit resume/CV with cover letter and three professional references. You may also attach transcripts. Original transcripts will be required prior to hire

Link to apply: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/LSU—Baton-Rouge/STEM-Assistant-Librarian_R00021544