<div dir="ltr">Please excuse cross-posting.<div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Assistant Professor / Discovery
Services Librarian<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%"><br></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The University of Dayton Libraries seeks an innovative,
collaborative, and service-oriented early-career professional to join the
Information Acquisition & Organization Division as the Discovery Services
Librarian. This is a full-time (12-month) tenure-track faculty position
reporting to the Director of Information Acquisition & Organization.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Responsibilities:<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This position will play an integral role in the development,
implementation, and evolution of strategies and services for the seamless
discovery of library resources and the continuous improvement of the user
experience. As part of the discovery process, this role is responsible for
managing aspects of the life cycle of electronic resources, which can include
cataloging/metadata, access, discovery, assessment, and problem resolution.
Since discovery is a constantly evolving process, this person is also
responsible for monitoring trends and best
practices in e-resources management, discoverability, and use. This
position will work collaboratively to develop and assess efficient workflows
for the enhancement of library discovery services.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Discovery Services Librarian will be assigned a limited
number of research assistance duties in order to fully understand user needs.
This position will also serve as a liaison to an academic department, providing
collection development and limited instructional support for that discipline. As
a tenure-track faculty member, the Discovery Services Librarian is expected to engage
in research and publication as defined by the University Libraries’ promotion
and tenure policy.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Minimum Qualifications:<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">1. MLS/MLIS from an
ALA-accredited program or its international equivalent<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">2. One year of cataloging coursework
or equivalent combination of coursework and experience<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">3. Coursework covering or
experience with the life cycle of electronic resources, including related
trends and best practices<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">4. Articulated ability to work
within a team environment where collaboration and cooperation are essential<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">5. Effective written
communication skills<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">6. Articulated potential to meet
University Libraries’ promotion and tenure requirements<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">While no one person is expected
to have all of the following preferred qualifications, the successful candidate
will meet many of them:<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">1. Demonstrated experience
cataloging serials or electronic resources using RDA standards<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">2. Demonstrated experience with administrative
functions of a library discovery service (e.g., EBSCO, Summon)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">3. Demonstrated experience
providing research assistance to users<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">4. Demonstrated ability to work
independently and to manage multiple assignments<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">5. Demonstrated service
orientation<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">6. Demonstrated ability to work
with diverse populations and promote equality and inclusiveness in support of
the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">7. Expressed willingness to
engage with Catholic and Marianist educational values<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Excellent benefits. The University Libraries provide significant support to
tenure-track librarians. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Candidates should submit a brief statement indicating their
experience or interest in conducting research and publication in pursuit of
tenure. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To apply, submit cover letter addressing the required
qualifications, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information
for three references by <b>May 10, 2017</b>.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full
time basis.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">URL to apply online is: <a href="http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/22828" target="_blank">http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/22828</a>.
Anticipated starting date is July 1, 2017.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of
Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university. The University seeks
outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its
commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic
creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in
the local and global community. <span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University
is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action
and to equal opportunity policies and practices. As an Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities,
females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of
sexual orientation or gender identity.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">U.S. News and World Report listed Dayton, Ohio, at No. 69 in
its 2016 ranking of the “100 Best Places to Live” in the United States based on
affordability, quality of life, job market, desirability and net migration.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Besides offering a wide variety of housing options and a
rich menu of arts and culture including opera, ballet, philharmonic, theater,
an art institute and more, the Dayton area also is home to the largest network
of paved bike/recreation trails in the United States, along with the popular
Link Dayton bike-share program. The metropolitan area has an abundance of
high-quality public and private education options, and the city’s “Welcome
Dayton” immigrant-friendly initiative has deepened the region’s ethnic and
cultural diversity.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">The University of Dayton offers excellent benefits and
educational opportunities to faculty and staff, as well as many athletic,
performing arts and scholarly events.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal">The University of Dayton is committed to the recruitment,
hiring and promotion of outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its
mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research
and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership
and service in the local and global community. In support of this commitment, the
University is pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly
hired faculty. The dual career program serves as a resource and support system
and is not intended to take the place of one’s own job search efforts. While we
cannot guarantee placement, we will serve as an effective support system for
your spouse. Information can be found at
<a href="https://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php">https://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php</a><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><em style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#3333ff" face="comic sans ms,sans-serif">Emily A. Hicks</font></em><br></div>
<div><em><font color="#3333ff" face="Comic Sans MS">Director of Information Acquisition & Organization</font></em></div>
<div><em><font color="#3333ff" face="Comic Sans MS">Associate Professor</font></em></div>
<div><em><font color="#3333ff" face="Comic Sans MS">University of Dayton Libraries</font></em></div>
<div><em><font color="#3333ff" face="Comic Sans MS">937-229-1558 </font></em></div><div><em style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#3366ff" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="mailto:ehicks1@udayton.edu" target="_blank">ehicks1@udayton.edu</a></font></em></div><div><em style="font-size:12.8px"><br></em></div><div><em style="font-size:12.8px"><br></em></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><br></div><div><br></div><div style="border-width:medium;border-style:none;border-color:initial;text-align:center;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none"><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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