STEM Librarian

The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply. More information on Penn State's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement. Information about the University Libraries' Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility efforts can be found by visiting https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity.

Responsibilities: The STEM Librarian will be embedded in the Fletcher M. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences branch library on the University Park Campus as part of a distributed team of ten other subject specialists in related fields, reporting to the Head of STEM for Engagement and Outreach. The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences has five departments: Geography, Geosciences, Energy and Mineral Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

• Responsible for liaison activities to select departments in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, while providing support to related areas in the College of Engineering

• Collaborate with colleagues to engage students and faculty through outreach and promotional activities.

• Contribute to a program of library instruction, present workshops, and develop online library guides and tutorials that support the curriculum of liaison academic units.

• Provide reference assistance and research consulting at all levels, both face-to-face and online. Serve as the subject expert for assigned liaison areas.

• Build, maintain, and assess collections in all media and formats to support research and teaching in assigned academic units. Work with librarians in related subject areas and libraries including Commonwealth Campus Libraries and Big Ten Academic Alliance peers to develop collaborative collections.

• Contribute to the advancement of Penn State Libraries' programs for scholarly communication in STEM, data management, data set acquisition and management, open access (OA) initiatives, and open educational resources (OER).

• Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.

Required Qualifications: Requires a Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent); ability to work independently and collaboratively; commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population; potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service; effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant experience at an academic, special, or research library; experience building partnerships to enhance learning and student success; undergraduate degree or coursework and/or graduate degree in a STEM field; strong quantitative and analytical skills; familiarity with data visualization; knowledge of science and engineering information sources.