The University of Kansas Libraries are recruiting an E-Sciences Librarian for Engineering. Required degree: "ALA-accredited master's degree in library and/or information studies."
Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: 00007857):
The KU Libraries' E-sciences Librarian for Engineering strengthens the libraries' partnership with the School of Engineering (SOE) and the scientific research community. Working with a team of science librarians on the KU/Lawrence, and KU Medical campus, s/he develops and facilitates access to rich and robust scholarly knowledge products. Through active collaboration and consultation, this position is a key liaison to the SOE supporting the research and educational vision of the School and embedding information literacy into the curriculum.
At a university level, the E-Science Librarian works as part of campus collaborations vested in existing and emerging research services and critical support for the management, sharing, and effective use of scientific knowledge products. These services will span the lifecycle of scientific research and help insure appropriate levels of fluency in the use of engineering and scientific resources. This individual will actively partner in campus research data management initiatives, including planning, curation, and dissemination projects to manage the lifecycle of KU's scientific data. The E-Sciences Librarian is equally responsible for providing both general and specialized reference, research and instructional services to faculty, staff and students in Engineering and related areas.
The E-Science Librarian reports to the Head of Data Initiatives and Maps as part of the KU Libraries' Center for Digital Scholarship. S/he will work closely with the Spahr Engineering Library branch services manager who is responsible for day-to-day operations including circulation, stacks management, service desk, and facilities.
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