Librarian for Education

Librarian for Education

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Librarian for Education

Job Profile Title
Librarian B

Job Description Summary
The Librarian for Education supports the research and teaching mission of the University of Pennsylvania with responsibility for serving as the Libraries' liaison to the Graduate School of Education and building collections on education.

The librarian develops strong working relationships with Graduate School of Education faculty, students, and affiliated researchers to support their scholarly and intellectual needs through collections and services. The librarian will be responsible for providing group and individual instruction and consultation for basic and advanced research and for academic courses. The librarian will provide library support to the School for aspects of scholarly communication, including copyright and publishing guidance and related scholarly services. The librarian will engage with the School's divisions and programs by attending lectures, holding office hours, and will monitor and disseminate current awareness of developments in the discipline and its scholarly practices. The librarian will collaborate with colleagues to enhance existing programs and services and to develop new programs and services as opportunities arise.

Collection development responsibilities include selection of materials in all formats, budget and fund management, endowments stewardship, approval plan oversight, and gift review, collaboration with collections librarians in making major purchases, and reviewing trends in publishing modes and practices. The librarian may participate in departmental planning, Penn Libraries committees, task forces or programs, and collaborate with colleagues across the Libraries, campus, and with partner institutions.

Job Description

Principal Position Responsibilities / Duties

1. Serve as academic engagement librarian to the Graduate School of Education. Provide basic to advanced research assistance and library instruction through multiple approaches; offer instructional and curricular support; provide consultations related to scholarly publishing and author services; prepare online guides and related informational materials; and match School needs with an evolving program of Library services.

2. Develop and maintain collections in assigned social sciences subject areas, build collections in all formats, manage annual budget(s), steward endowments, and collaborate with the Coordinator for Social Sciences Collections and other colleagues in making major purchases and reviewing trends in publishing modes and practices.

3. Participate with colleagues in library-wide projects and committees with the aim of enhancing existing or developing new programs and services.

4. Participate in library-wide services such as general research assistance including library chat and student engagement programming, orientations and tours, and library instruction outside of designated liaison areas.

5. Engage in formal and informal professional development activities to enhance awareness of scholarly trends, promote collegial relationships with faculty, and learn new skills to support primary clientele.

6. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school and advanced study in education or a related field and relevant library experience.

2. Breadth of knowledge of the scholarly research in education, trends in the field, and methodological approaches.

3. Familiarity with major bibliographic tools (print and electronic) for the study of education.

4. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing work environment.

5. Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

6. Excellent organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to design projects and bring them to conclusion in a timely fashion; demonstrated skill in providing high-quality, user-centered research support services, preferably in an academic library.

Preferred:

1. Experience with citation management or collaborative writing software and creation of web content (e.g., Libguides, Drupal).

2. Interest in learning emerging technologies and web applications.

3. Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data applications.

*** REQUIRED*** Please provide a resume and cover letter for consideration. Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of the application prior to submitting

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
University Library

Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

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