Information Commons & e-Learning Librarian
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Butler University Libraries invite applications for an
Information Commons & e-Learning Librarian, a 12-month,
non-tenured (continuing appointment) position with the rank of
assistant professor. This position provides library leadership for
the Butler University Information Commons (IC) program and
increases the library's capacity to integrate library services into
online courses and programs.
Responsibilities:The IC program is a student-staffed, research
and technology support service provided in partnership with the
Butler Center for Academic Technology. The Information Commons
& e-Learning Librarian provides the vision for developing
student information literacy competencies through peer interaction
and oversees hiring, training, and management of IC student
employees employed by Butler Libraries. As Butler University
develops more online courses and programs, this position will
champion the integration of library services into e-Learning
initiatives. As a library faculty member, the person in this
position also acts as library liaison to one or more academic
departments, engages in scholarly activities, and provides service
to the university. The position reports to Butler Libraries'
Associate Dean of Public Services. For the full position
description, click
here.
Description of institution/organization:Butler University's
mission is to provide high quality, integrated liberal arts and
professional education programs built upon interactive dialogue and
critical inquiry. Library services are central to this mission. In
Fall 2012 Butler Libraries engaged in a strategic planning process
that resulted in a new vision:Where Knowledge Inspires
Transformation. This position supports the new vision, priorities,
and strategic goals to realign library services to meet the current
and future information needs of students and faculty.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications: Successful candidates must
have a Master's of Library Science from an ALA-accredited
institution and the ability to meet minimum qualifications for the
rank of Assistant Professor in librarianship, scholarship, and
service as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.a of the
Butler University Faculty Handbook. Candidates with a second
graduate degree in instructional design or a related area will
receive preference.
Applicants for the position should submit a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names
and contact information for three professional references to:
Sally Neal, Associate Dean for Public Services at: sneal@butler.edu. Applicants
planning to attend the ACRL conference in Indianapolis should
indicate travel dates in their letter of interest. Screening of
applications will begin March 25, 2013, with a start date of August
1, 2013.
Scholarly Communication Librarian
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Butler University Libraries invite applications for a Scholarly
Communication Librarian, a 12-month, non-tenured (continuing
appointment) position with the rank of assistant professor or
associate professor, DOQ. This position provides leadership for
scholarly communication and digitization initiatives at Butler
University Libraries.
Responsibilities:Scholarly communication is a strategic priority
for Butler Libraries, and this position is responsible for managing
and developing the library's institutional repository (digital
commons via bepress), digital publishing initiatives, and
digitization projects. The librarian in this position leads
education and outreach initiatives to faculty and provides guidance
to library colleagues and others on issues relevant to the dynamic
scholarly publishing landscape, including author rights, open
access (OA) publishing, and alternative publishing trends related
to tenure and promotion. The position also serves as the Library's
primary resource on copyright compliance, fair use, and other
intellectual property issues that pertain to library collections
and services. As a library faculty member, the Scholarly
Communications Librarian has liaison responsibilities to provide
library instruction, collection development, and research support
for a selected college or department(s). This position reports to
the Associate Dean for Technical Services. To read the full
position description, click
here.
Description of institution/organization:Butler University's
mission is to provide high quality, integrated liberal arts and
professional education programs built upon interactive dialogue and
critical inquiry. Library services are central to this mission. In
Fall 2012 Butler Libraries engaged in a strategic planning process
that resulted in a new vision:Where Knowledge Inspires
Transformation. This position supports the new vision, priorities,
and strategic goals to realign library services to meet the current
and future information needs of students and faculty.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications: Successful candidates must
have a Master's of Library Science from an ALA-accredited
institution and the ability to meet minimum qualifications for the
rank of Assistant Professor in librarianship, scholarship, and
service as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.a of the
Butler University Faculty Handbook. Candidates with a
Juris Doctor degree and the ability to meet minimum qualifications
for the rank of Associate Professor as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.b of
the
Butler University Faculty Handbook will receive preference.
Applicants for the position should submit a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names
and contact information for three professional references to:
Josh Petrusa, Associate Dean for Technical Services at: jpetrusa@butler.edu.
Applicants planning to attend the ACRL conference in Indianapolis
should indicate travel dates in their letter of interest. Screening
of applications will begin March 25, 2013, with a start date of
August 1, 2013.
Health Sciences Librarian
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Butler University Libraries invite applications for a Health
Sciences Librarian position with a 12-month, continuing
(non-tenured) faculty appointment. This position serves as one of
two liaison librarians in support of the College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences (COPHS), with an emphasis on service to the
Physician Assistant program and to new initiatives related to
health sciences.
Responsibilities: This position collaborates with faculty in
COPHS to facilitate the development of life-long learners with a
liberal arts foundation to serve as dedicated, competent health
professionals and community leaders. In cooperation with the
Science Librarian, the Health Sciences Librarian provides
course-integrated library instruction in support of program-based
student learning outcomes, participates in collection development
for health sciences programs, and provides research support for
faculty and students. As a library faculty member, the person in
this position also engages in scholarly activities and provides
service to the university. This position reports to the Associate
Dean for Public Services. To read the full position description, click here.
Description of institution/organization: Butler University's
mission is to provide high quality, integrated liberal arts and
professional education programs built upon interactive dialogue and
critical inquiry. Library services are central to this mission. In
Fall 2012 Butler Libraries engaged in a strategic planning process
that resulted in a new vision: Where Knowledge Inspires
Transformation. This position supports the new vision, priorities,
and strategic goals to realign library services to meet the current
and future information needs of students and faculty.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications: Successful candidates must
have a Master's of Library Science from an ALA-accredited
institution, educational background in the health sciences, and
ability to meet minimum qualifications for the rank of Assistant
Professor as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.a of the Butler University
Faculty Handbook. Candidates with a second Masters in a health
sciences field will receive preference.
Applicants for the position should submit a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names
and contact information for three professional references to:
Janice Gustaferro, Catalog Librarian, at: jgustafe@butler.edu.
Applicants planning to attend the ACRL conference in Indianapolis
should indicate travel dates in their letter of interest. Screening
of applications will begin March 25, 2013, with a start date of
August 1, 2013.