STEM/Agriculture Librarian (Open Rank)

Company: University of Maryland College Park Libraries
Location: College Park
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

s the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200 faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university. Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service to the academic community and its actionable strategic plan. Recent membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and will further propel the universityrsquos ascendancy in academic excellence. Reporting to the Head of the STEM Library, the incumbent serves as STEMAgriculture subject librarian, with responsibilities in Collections and Content, Reference and Research Consulting, Teaching, Learning and Literacies, Outreach and Engagement, and Scholarly Communications and Research Data Services. Additionally, the STEMAgriculture librarian will develop programs benefiting STEM disciplines to expand Research Commons STEM httpwww.lib.umd.edurc . The STEM Library serves several colleges and schools, including the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the A. James Clark School of Engineering, and the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Along with other STEM and other subject librarians, the incumbent is in a key position to help the University of Maryland Libraries define a role for subject librarians that will allow the Libraries to be more closely integrated into the entire educational and research process at the University of Maryland. The STEMAgriculture librarian will help envision and shape new approaches to facultylibrary relationships. The STEMAgriculture Librarian is an active member of the Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL) department of the Research and Academic Services (RAS) division, contributing to departmental and divisional initiatives and leading specific projects in collaboration with colleagues and other units in the Libraries. The STEMAgriculture Librarian participates in developing and maintaining a departmental culture that is inclusive, equitable, diverse, customer-centered, and responsive to changes happening in academic libraries and higher education. Serves as library liaison to specified academic unitsdepartments (in this case, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources), which involves, but is not limited to, promoting services available through the Libraries, supporting information literacy efforts and faculty research, creating web and digital content, and developing and managing print and electronic collections. Proactively supports researchers on scholarly communication models, data management, development of new digital tools, and e-Research and data services in assigned fields. Builds internal and external partnerships to support this activity. Actively engages with faculty, students, and staff in assigned STEM subject areas, developing strong working relationships and partnerships. Develops strong understanding of research and teaching needs of assigned unitsdepartments, develops and enhances services in anticipation of these needs. The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunityaffirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. The University of Maryland Libraries are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We support university and library efforts to create a more just campus environment, understanding the unique, interdisciplinary focus of libraries and archives as collectors and curators of the historical, literary, artistic, and scientific record. We provide collections, services, and programs that reflect the diversity of our community, heighten cultural awareness, and incorporate the histories, experiences, and expressions of those who have been historically marginalized andor underrepresented. We work to ensure equitable access to our facilities, resources, and services.

Keywords: University of Maryland College Park Libraries, Washington DC , STEM/Agriculture Librarian (Open Rank), Other , College Park, DC