Librarian for Mathematics and Physics
Responsibilities
• Provides specialized math and physics reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and visiting scholars within the library and in departmental locations as needed.
• Serves as primary liaison to and advocate for the Mathematics and Physics Departments, initiates and maintains close working relationships with faculty to ensure that the Libraries’ collections support their research and teaching needs.
• Seeks opportunities for partnerships with faculty and library staff to integrate instruction into classes through Blackboard and traditional means, using all formats and communication tools that best facilitate research and pedagogy (blogs, podcasts, social networking tools, and emerging Web 2.0 technologies).
• Selects and manages collections in all formats for mathematics and physics; develops, implements and reviews collection development policies for math and physics; monitors and reviews firm orders and approval plans; manages the materials budget for mathematics and physics.
• Participates in the library instruction program, especially for Math/Physics classes.
• Monitors, reviews, and develops cooperative collection development relationships within the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN).
• Works at the reference desk, including evening, holiday, and weekend rotations; answers reference questions and instructs patrons in person or via phone, virtual reference, instant messenger, or e-mail.
• Participates in the selection, management, and provision of reference resources and services and in the development of public services policies.
• Reviews professional literature; networks with reference, instruction and other library professionals outside the University; and participates in activities to stay informed about trends in supporting research, reference, instruction and collection development for math/physics disciplines.
• Participates in other library, university, and professional activities as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• None
Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Library staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity.
Education
Required: Advanced degree in a relevant subject area or combination of relevant education and experience.
Preferred: MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
Experience
Required: At least three years of experience in reference and/or collection development in an academic, research, or large public library (including collection development responsibilities from a variety of sources) or comparable academic experience; demonstrated knowledge of research in mathematics and physics; demonstrated ability and commitment to working in a technology-rich environment; must be service-oriented, flexible, and possess excellent communication skills; working knowledge of MS Office applications; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service; demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with staff at all levels of an organization.
Preferred: Prior experience working in an academic research library; familiarity with trends in academic and research libraries as well as knowledge of the issues confronting higher education; demonstrated leadership in establishing and implementing successful new programs; working knowledge of the ExLibris Aleph system.
Working Conditions
• Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
• Normal office environment
• Occasional weekend shifts required
• Occasional travel required
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Salary and Benefits
Environment
The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The William R. Perkins Library, its branches (Lilly, Music, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, and the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library) and the separately administered libraries serving the schools of Business, Divinity, Law, and Medicine, comprise one of the nation's top ten private university library systems. Duke is a member of the Triangle Research Libraries Network, which promotes collaboration in the areas of collection development and management, access services, information technology and human resources among the libraries of Duke University, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and North Carolina State University.
Duke University and Durham are located in the Research Triangle, a region that encompasses one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public research. The Triangle region is rated among the most desirable areas in North America to live and work and has been identified by Money magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the U.S.
Application
Please send cover letter, detailed resume, and the names, addresses (mailing & e-mail) and telephone numbers of three references to Library Human Resources, at library-jobs@duke.edu. Please include Librarian for Mathematics and Physics in the subject line. If you do not have access to e-mail, please send applications via regular mail to Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708.
Review of applications will begin in early April and continue until the position is filled.
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