POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Chemistry Librarian

RANK: Assistant University Librarian

REPORTS TO: Chair, Marston Science Library

SALARY: Minimum Salary $42,000; Actual salary will reflect selected 
professional’s experience and credentials

REQUISITION #: 0800983

DEADLINE DATE: July 31, 2009

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the 
submission of application materials - see the APPLICATION PROCESS 
section below for further details. Failure to submit all of the required 
documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Marston Science Library, University of Florida Libraries, is seeking 
a creative and service-oriented reference and collection management 
librarian for the chemical sciences. The Chemistry Librarian provides 
reference assistance, instruction, outreach, and collection management 
to support programs dependent upon the chemical sciences. Primary focus 
is on the departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials 
Science Engineering. A key element of the assignment is the use of new 
technology to access and deliver information to library users. The 
librarian works collaboratively in group efforts and maintains close 
professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The 
position is responsible for special projects such as collection reviews, 
monitoring UF science publications, and creation of web-based resources. 
The library encourages staff participation in reaching management 
decisions and consequently the Chemistry Librarian will serve on various 
committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development 
opportunities, including research, publication, and professional 
association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and 
promotion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides traditional and electronic reference services for faculty, 
students and staff of the University of Florida, primarily in the 
science and technology areas. Participates in the provision of 
traditional reference desk, reference chat and email reference services. 
Proactively assists library patrons with the use of computer workstations.
2. Participates in instruction programs using traditional classroom 
methods and educational technologies.
3. Participates actively in the development, selection and evaluation of 
web resources for subject guides and other user services.
4. Develops and maintains web-based tutorials, videos, and multimedia 
projects related to chemistry information sources.
5. Participates in science collection management program, specifically 
chemical sciences. Selects and evaluates subject-based materials and 
works with faculty in selecting materials to support their academic and 
research programs.
6. Participates in planning, policy formation and departmental decision 
making related to science services, collections and new technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library 
school; equivalent advanced degree in library studies, information 
science, or science education; or an advanced degree in a scientific 
field involving chemistry.
2. Undergraduate degree in a scientific field involving chemistry, or 
experience serving a chemistry-related population.
3. Knowledge of scientific resources including chemistry-related sources 
such as SciFinder Scholar and CrossFire Commander.
4. Strong commitment to user-focused service.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new 
technologies into the delivery of information services.
6. Proficient in the design and creation of web pages and web based 
materials.
7. Ability to work effectively as part of a team within a culturally 
diverse user community.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
9. Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively 
in a rapidly changing environment.
10. Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.

Preferred:
1. Advanced degree in chemistry or a scientific field involving chemistry.
2. Experience working in a library that serves scientists or engineers.
3. Experience with managing library collections.
4. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for working with the public.
5. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for instruction.
6. Familiarity with web-based instructional tools.

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational 
research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student 
body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the 
nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary 
in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American 
Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of 
the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home 
to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The 
University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's 
degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the 
UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of 
Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research 
Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 
400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For 
more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

The Marston Science Library, named for Robert Q. Marston, the seventh 
president of the University of Florida, houses collections in 
agriculture, life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics 
and earth sciences. The Government Documents Department which includes 
the Map and Imagery Library is also located in MSL.

BENEFITS:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick 
leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee 
waiver program; no state or local income tax.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is 
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants 
from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities 
and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the 
application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line 
confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be 
found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is 
collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to 
track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers 
Libraries in the selection process.

Please note that due to the tenure accruing nature of this faculty 
position, only applicants with current permanent eligibility for 
employment in the United States will be considered.

Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments 
(MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in 
and qualifications for this position; a written statement regarding how 
technological advances and web based applications used in information 
sharing are changing science, particularly chemistry (250 words); your 
current resume and a list of three references. Include address, 
telephone and email information for references. Apply by July 31, 2009 
(applications will be reviewed as received). Send all required 
application materials to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human 
Resources Office, at: [log in to unmask]

Please note that candidates selected for onsite interviews will be 
required to give a 20 minute public presentation expanding upon their 
application essay.