The Science & Engineering Librarian engages with the faculty, researchers, staff, and students in assigned academic and research programs to identify current and emerging user needs and to deliver responsive and innovative research and instructional services. The position collaborates with other science and engineering librarians to provide library services to programs across the sciences, as well as with librarians in other disciplines to identify user needs and provide support for interdisciplinary research and teaching. The librarian collaborates with library colleagues to develop and promote services in support of research data management, repositories, scholarly communications initiatives, and digital projects. This position also has collection development responsibilities.

 Responsibilities

• Serves as primary liaison to and actively develops professional relationships with faculty, students and staff in assigned areas

• Provides in-depth, specialized research consultation for students, faculty, and visiting scholars in assigned areas

• Teaches research workshops and class sessions in areas of liaison responsibilities and science related areas; and contributes to the Libraries’ partnership with the Thompson Writing Program (e.g., leads library instruction in first-year writing classes)

• Identifies current and emerging user needs to inform new or existing library programs, services, and partnerships

• Monitors trends in scholarly publishing in areas of liaison responsibilities to inform outreach, programming, and library collections and services

• Develops and manages collections in assigned areas; collaborates with other science and engineering librarians to develop and manage collections in support of research and teaching needs of faculty and students

• Promotes issues and services related to research data management, repositories, data and visualization, publishing, and scholarly communication

• Provides information services and instruction to faculty, students, and the general public

• Contributes to other departmental and library goals and initiatives as needed. Displays continuing growth in professional and subject knowledge and takes an active interest in the profession. Participates in professional organizations, and serves the library, University, or community through committee work or other professional capacities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion that values and respects diversity of perspective, background, and experience.

Education:

Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.

Preferred: BA/BS degree in science or engineering or equivalent academic training.

• Demonstrated ability to respond to changing needs and priorities

• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, time and project management skills

• Evidence of knowledge or interest in scholarly communication and research practices in the sciences

• Experience in planning and/or providing information literacy instruction or other teaching experience

• Commitment to high-quality user experience and customer service

• Evidence of commitment to diversity and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Preferred

• Experience supporting science researchers and students in an academic, research, or special library

• Minimum of one to two years of experience working in public services in an academic library

• Academic coursework and/or work experience in the sciences, particularly in engineering

• Experience with collection development

• Occasionally works in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible

• Occasionally positions self to reach high and low shelves

• Normal office environment

• Occasional weekend and/or evening shifts required.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. This description is subject to change at any time.

Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience; the anticipated range is $55,000-$80,000. Comprehensive benefits package includes 20 days vacation, 13 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development and training.

Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks annually among the top in the nation. The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The Libraries consist of the Perkins Library, Bostock Library, Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Lilly Library, and Music Library, and the library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort. Duke's library holdings of 6.2 million volumes are among the largest of private universities in the United States.

Duke is a diverse community committed to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all people. We recognize that the workplace only truly flourishes with an active presence of different backgrounds and unique abilities. We value the unseen perspective, the unheard voice, and the unnoticed ideas. We hope to give a platform of growth and connection, where employees can be free to produce new ways of thinking to promote inclusion and respect for all. Duke University Libraries encourages an environment where shared goals are reached by exceptional individuals

's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters. Durham is located in the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The Triangle is conveniently located just a few hours from the mountains and the coast, offers a moderate climate, and has been ranked among the best places to live and to do business.

Duke offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes both traditional benefits such as health insurance, leave time and retirement, as well as wide ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at: http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/index.php.

Cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Priority will be given to applicants received by June 13, 2022.

Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.