The Physical Sciences Librarian serves as liaison to the Departments of Astronomy, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics.  This position establishes programmatic approaches to building partnerships and delivering the University Libraries’ resources and services to a wide variety of students, faculty, and staff in the Ohio State University academic community and beyond. The Librarian provides research and instruction support for students, faculty and staff in the physical sciences in collaboration with other Libraries faculty or staff where appropriate.

The Librarian builds and maintains relationships with centers, labs, programs, and initiatives across campus focused on physical sciences and related areas. The Librarian understands new technologies and research methodologies to advance and deepen research support, and to strategically advance teaching and learning initiatives aimed at student success.

This Librarian provides active communication and engagement to users, which may include underrepresented groups, business and entrepreneurship, citizen science, and educational and outreach programming on campus and beyond.

This position reports to the Head of the Science Librarians Group. As part of the team, this Librarian works to identify emerging constituent needs, integrate information literacy into the curriculum, assist instructors with finding quality library and openly-available course content, anticipate and respond to users’ research and information needs, and deliver the Libraries’ resources and services. The Physical Sciences Librarian has the capacity to thrive in a changing work environment and fulfills position expectations as outlined below. The Librarian consistently demonstrates an active commitment to the Libraries’ values and promotes an organizational culture of discovery, connection, equity, integrity, and stewardship (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions) as well as dedication to advance the work of the Division of Research and Education. All other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage actively and communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff in assigned academic programs to develop strong collaborative relationships and deep partnerships.
• Establish partnerships within University Libraries, with other campus constituencies, and with external groups to support the advancement of strategic activities related to research, teaching, and student success.
• Anticipate and respond to users’ research and information needs throughout the research lifecycle.
• Work with the Collections Strategist to monitor collections in their subject areas, oversee individual title funds, and facilitate collections work.
• Communicate the value of scholarly communication, digital initiatives, copyright, affordable instructional resources, and the integration of information literacy skills into the curriculum and the impact to the campus community.
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity and Stewardship as well as dedication to advance the work of Research and Education.
• Seek appropriate professional development opportunities for continued growth in a fluid environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment.
• Perform professional service demonstrating useful contributions to the University Libraries, the University, and the larger profession.
• Conduct research and scholarly activities in appropriate venues in order to meet the University Libraries' criteria for promotion and tenure.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent library and/or information science program, or an equivalent combination of a relevant terminal degree (e.g., PhD in STEM discipline) and demonstrated knowledge, interest, and/or expertise in science librarianship.
• Familiarity with trends in STEM teaching and research.
• Evidence of experience, ability, or interest in building and maintaining effective partnerships and collaborations in an evolving, collaborative, complex, and ambiguous environment.
• Strong commitment to actuating Ohio State’s shared values and promoting an organizational culture of excellence and impact, diversity and innovation, inclusion and equity, care and compassion, and integrity and respect.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience working with STEM subjects in an academic library.
• Experience working with science researchers.
• Teaching experience, both in-person and online.
• Experience and/or interest in one or more of the following areas: data services, research impact, open science, open access, grant support, evidence synthesis, STEM entrepreneurship support, or other areas of support for scholars in the sciences.

 

Discover Ohio State

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

 

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

 

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

 

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

 

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

 

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

 

About The Ohio State University Libraries

The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world. Libraries faculty and staff live these values in all that we do: Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship.  Learn about our strategic directions here https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions.

 

The Libraries’ greatest resource is our faculty and staff. Their expertise produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries meets the diverse and evolving information needs of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.

 

As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance our ability to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources, support knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future learners. Information about the Libraries is available at https://library.osu.edu.

 

The Libraries strives to provide welcoming, supportive environments for all to pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is guided by our strategic priorities that facilitate, celebrate and honor diversity, inclusion, access and social justice. All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing this environment, and we encourage candidates to apply who share these values.

 

Appointment

This is a full-time, regular, 12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty member. The candidate will be required to meet university and Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure. Faculty rank at either Associate Professor or Professor are dependent on qualifications and experience.

The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, and intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

 

Salary

$70,000 to $80,000 annual salary negotiable.

Application

Please submit cover letter, CV, references, and application by October 13, 2024 at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Physical-Sciences-Librarian_R114680-1.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

 

The Ohio State University Libraries is a member of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance.