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Professional Librarian Openings

Information Commons & e-Learning Librarian ~ Show Information

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 ~ Show Information

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 ~ Show Information

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.

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