Reference & Instruction Librarian for STEM and Data

Job Title : Reference & Instruction Librarian for STEM and Data

Department : Library

Classification : Exempt

Grade : 11

FTE / Working Schedule : 1.0 FTE

Compensation :

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $68,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Position overview

The Reference & Instruction Librarian for Sciences serves as liaison to Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Education, Physics & Astronomy, Geology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics. The individual in this position helps carry out the mission of the Reference & Instruction department to support the teaching and learning goals of the college. We emphasize excellent service to students, faculty, and staff; assistance and support for student research; active participation in campus initiatives; and involvement in the campus intellectual life. As a member of this department, the Reference and Instruction Librarian will provide information literacy instruction at the Research / IT desk, in appointments, and during classroom sessions in a manner that supports the curriculum and mission of the college. The Reference and Instruction Librarian for Sciences reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction.

Carleton College Library is a member of Bridge, a collaborative consortium with the St. Olaf College Libraries. As a member of the Bridge Consortium, the Reference & Instruction Librarian works collaboratively with peers at the St. Olaf Libraries to provide strategic direction and services for the research needs at Carleton and St. Olaf.

There are currently two positions open in the Reference & Instruction department : Arts & Humanities, and STEM and Data. Candidates are welcome to apply for one or both positions.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

Maintain and continuously develop subject expertise in order to provide excellent reference services to faculty, students, and staff

Serve as Endnote citation manager administrator for the campus.

Actively engage and provide outreach to faculty to identify and meet students’ information literacy needs by providing information literacy instruction and student research consultations, with an emphasis on data discovery in the sciences

Participate in general reference responsibilities in person, on the phone, through email, chat, and video chat at the Research / IT help desk.

Create and maintain course, subject, and general online research guides

Develop and maintain a reference collection that meets the research needs of the students, regardless of publication format

Collaborate with colleagues in Reference & Instruction on assessment projects to improve the instruction and research support offered by the department

Collaborate with other academic units on campus, including the Academic Support Center, Quantitative Resource Center, and Academic Technology, to provide curricular and research support for faculty and students

Collaborate with library colleagues to mentor and supervise Library Interns

As part of the College and Gould Library’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) efforts, commit to building a strong and inclusive community among students, faculty, and staff, by respecting and making space for diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view

Serve on various library, campus, and Bridge committees as needed

Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience / Skills :

Required :

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program, orcurrently enrolled in an ALA accredited Library program

Experience teaching research tools and information literacy Demonstrated understanding of issues and trends in information literacy in STEM fields, including open science and open data

Demonstrated understanding of electronic bibliographic management systems such as Endnote or Zotero

Experience providing reference services

Preferred :

Bachelor’s degree or higher in the Sciences

Academic library experience

Experience working in collaboration with faculty to deliver information literacy instruction

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet evolving and ongoing needs of the department and organization.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA / EEO Employer : We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including : A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 20 vacation days, 8 paid holidays, 3, floating holidays, 2 weather days, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year’s. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees. A dependent tuition program after six years of service.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

Salary : $65,000 - $68,000