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Sciences Librarian

The Sciences Librarian develops and delivers library and research support to faculty, students, 
administrators, staff, and others in the College of Sciences and/or other academic departments as needed. Duties include:
 

Providing research assistance.
Instruction.
Collection development support.
Assistance with scholarly communication.


The Librarian serves as the subject specialist and primary contact person between the libraries and 
departments, programs, and research centers to which they are assigned.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22434 and attach the following with their online application:
1. A Resume.
2. Unofficial transcripts.
3. Three professional references; preferably current and/or former supervisors.

Applications should be submitted by July 21, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.


About ODU: Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy. It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position: Sciences Librarian
Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk,  VA 
United States
Salary:
Posting Start Date: 6/10/2025
Date Posted: 6/10/2025
Requirements Minimum Qualifications:
1.  ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree, or international equivalent
2.  Considerable demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
3.  Considerable demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others to 
address complex questions and devise solutions
4.  Considerable demonstrated analytical skills including independent problem solving and critical 
thinking
5.  Considerable demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding 
and rapidly changing service-oriented environment
6.  Basic ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with teaching faculty in assigned 
disciplines
7.  Basic knowledge of the information and research needs of assigned disciplines and an 
understanding of current trends and issues in scholarly publishing and communication
8.  Basic ability to facilitate access to appropriate information resources by building local 
collections for the College of Sciences. All of these are subjective and open to interpretation
9. Basic experience working in a library
10. Basic experience teaching, training, or providing educational presentations
11. Basic coursework or work experience in sciences or related disciplines, or sciences 
librarianship
12. Basic demonstrated experience working collaboratively to build services and develop solutions
13. Considerable experience using technologies commonly used in library and office operations

Preferred Qualifications:
•  Considerable experience working in an academic library.
•  Considerable experience teaching in a library environment, including planning and evaluating 
instruction to gauge effectiveness.
•  Basic experience identifying and meeting research needs of library users.
•  Considerable demonstrated understanding of current issues in academic communication and 
publishing.
•  Graduate or undergraduate coursework or degree in a science discipline related to the programs 
offered by the College of Sciences.
Status: This listing expires on: 8/9/2025
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Norfolk,  VA 23508
United States
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Kristi Airington