The University of Maryland, College Park Libraries is pleased to announce an opening for an Agriculture & Natural Resources Librarian.
The Agriculture & Natural Resources Librarian reports to the Head of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Library (EPSL) and manages a combination of duties and expectations. The incumbent serves as the liaison librarian for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is based in EPSL which serves several colleges and schools, including the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the A. James Clark School of Engineering, and the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Along with other liaison librarians, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Librarian is in a key position to help the University of Maryland Libraries radically define new roles for subject librarians, including through the development of a Science Commons in support of the information needs of researchers. The Agriculture & Natural Resources Librarian is expected to be closely integrated through the entire educational and research process at the University of Maryland and collaborate in a Libraries-wide vision to help shape new approaches to faculty/library relationships. An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education or international equivalent at time of appointment; or an advanced degree in agriculture or related discipline at time of appointment is required. For the full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please go to http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions. The University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200 faculty at the University System of Maryland's flagship campus and constitute the largest university library system in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area. The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university. Recent membership in the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a robust organization of Big Ten member institutions, is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and will further propel the university's ascendancy in academic excellence. Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant's experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-ii-100b.html. APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/39099. No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until January 25, 2016. Eileen G. Harrington Health & Life Sciences Librarian The Universities at Shady Grove Priddy Library 9636 Gudelsky Drive, Education Building III, Room 1200 Rockville, MD 20850 T: 301.738.6127 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/library<https://exch.mail.umd.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=Q3uV378BskqoUdw0TnqcPdgAqEoNiM8IggMIDdQgycGNrUFwyr_LS264dATJoVDa2d0pJhw2f1c.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.shadygrove.umd.edu%2flibrary>
