The University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the university’s research enterprise, and we are looking for a faculty librarian to serve as a STEM Librarian. Reporting to the Coordinator of Liaison Services, the STEM Librarian will engage with faculty, researchers, and students in assigned STEM academic and research programs to identify current and emerging user needs and to deliver responsive and innovative research and instructional services. All liaisons are responsible for meeting the following core competencies:
- Outreach & Engagement: Build connections to identify partners and facilitate community in assigned areas.
- Research Services: Expand knowledge of research methods to support users in navigating the research process.
- Scholarly Communications: Promote and advise on the process of creating, sharing, and evaluating academic research and knowledge.
- Teaching & Learning: Design and implement pedagogically appropriate instruction utilizing a variety of different instructional methods.
The position collaborates with a team of STEM library liaisons to provide library services to programs across the STEM disciplines, as well as library liaisons in other disciplines to identify user needs and provide support for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
Early career librarians as well as experienced librarians are encouraged to apply. Applicants do not need to meet all preferred qualifications to be considered.
If you have any questions about the position please feel free to contact me or search chair Helen Bischoff, helen.bischoff@uky.edu.
The search committee will review on Dec 9th.