Sciences Librarian, Science & Engineering Library Services, University at Buffal

Sciences Librarian, Science & Engineering Library Services, University at Buffalo

Job Location : Buffalo, NY

Salary Range or Hourly Rate :

$57,899 - $61,000

Job Location : Buffalo, NY

Salary Range or Hourly Rate :

$57,899 - $61,000

Job Description : Description

As a Sciences Librarian, you will provide research and teaching support to faculty, staff, and students of the University at Buffalo’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). You will be a part of the Sciences & Engineering Library Services (SELS) team and contribute to their work in developing strong collaborative relationships across campus to develop and deliver services that address information needs.

Primary duties will include :

• Providing research support to faculty and students in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Departments of Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
• Designing and teaching curriculum-integrated instruction sessions in a variety of formats to meet the needs of diverse user groups.
• Providing reference and research consultation services in-person, virtually, or through electronic communication for students, faculty, staff, and outside researchers.
• Collaborating with fellow team members to develop and offer innovative research services, including systematic reviews.
• Engaging with researchers to develop effective strategies that support open science and research reproducibility.
• Understanding and responding to the information needs of CAS faculty based on current and emerging trends in scientific practice.
• Contributing to the knowledge base of the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement.

The Sciences Librarian will be appointed at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian and report to the Head of Science and Engineering Library Services.

We are welcoming both experienced librarians and those who are new to the field with an opportunity for on-the-job training and mentorship in science librarianship. The successful candidates will bring a strong interest in growing as a sciences librarian and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development in this dynamic specialization.

The University Libraries is a welcoming multicultural environment that serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons. Our employees, services, collections, and policies honor and reflect this diversity, and we invite individuals whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization to apply.

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

How to Apply To be considered for this position, applicants must apply via UB Jobs .

Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States in a full-time capacity without visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you cannot satisfy this requirement.

In your cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals. All candidates who are contacted by the search committee should be prepared to discuss how they see themselves contributing to the University’s equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.

Candidates invited for final interviews will be expected to give a short presentation to faculty and staff of the University Libraries. We are currently reviewing applications and anticipate filling this position for the Fall 2025 semester.

Job URL

https : / / www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu / postings / 56358

Posting Start Date :

Monday, March 24, 2025

Posting End Date : Friday, May 30, 2025

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