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Interdisciplinary Science Librarian

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five
College consortium, is accepting applications for an interdisciplinary science librarian.

The interdisciplinary science librarian is the liaison to the schools of Cognitive Science and
Natural Science. They develop and teach classes to educate students on research practices, as
well as provide research assistance to Div I, Div II, and Div III students. The interdisciplinary
science librarian is responsible for collection development which updates materials, seeks new
purchases to keep curricular needs current, stewards innovative collections and programs such as
the Lending Seed Library and Game Library, and oversees budget allotments. The librarian, an
integral member of a small team of engaged and innovative librarians, will have knowledge of escience
resources, open access, and trends that support data gathering and management,
visualization, competitive analysis, and other emerging technologies, especially as they support
undergraduate research and teaching. In addition, the librarian represents the library in various
Hampshire and Five College committees and working groups.

MLS from an ALA accredited institution with a minimum of two years library experience is
required; undergraduate or advanced degree in science preferred. The successful candidate will
have at least two years of library experience including classroom instruction; demonstrate
excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; possess the initiative and
creativity to manage projects both independently and as part of a team; and have a deep
commitment to service and outreach in an academic community. The qualified candidate will be
proficient in supporting 21st Century learning methods, including e-science experience and
knowledge, possess an understanding of the data curation process, have knowledge of metadata
standards, and experience building new collections and developing related metadata, workflow,
and access processes. This position requires an ability to locate and vet new resources; skill to
demonstrate the means by which to access resources to students and faculty; be able to
troubleshoot technical problems; compare and contrast new pieces of technology/software/apps;
use social media to promote the library and its resources; and learn new methods of
communicating and interacting with faculty or students. A commitment to working with people
from diverse backgrounds is essential.

Review of applications for this full time, 12-month benefitted position begins immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. Hampshire College offers a competitive salary and an excellent
benefit program. Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three
professional references via our website at http://jobs.hampshire.edu/

www.hampshire.edu

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity in education and
employment

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Alana Kumbier
Critical Social Inquiry & Digital Pedagogy Librarian
Harold F. Johnson Library Center
Hampshire College

413.559.5704
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