Science Reference Librarian

The Science Reference Librarian provides reference, research and information services in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics; interprets and analyzes information needs of students, faculty and other users of the Blommer Science Library; recommends and directs users to appropriate sources of information; maintains the Blommer Science Library web pages; teaches library research sessions in a wide range of related subject areas and develops instructional materials as required. This position serves as the Library Liaison for collection development to two of the five academic departments in the Sciences and is responsible for selecting materials in all formats, assessing the collection areas relevant to these departments, and monitoring the collection budgets for these disciplines. Requirements: Masters in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. Undergraduate coursework in the sciences, preferably in chemistry. Experience instructing researchers and students in the use of information resources. Ability to develop working partnerships with faculty and academic departments. Working knowledge of the structure of information and scholarly communication in the scientific disciplines. Preferred: Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, or computer science. Experience with chemical databases and structure searching. Reference and instruction experience in an academic or special science library.

Please refer to job code 2009-0907Q when responding to this ad.

Category:	Education/Training
	> Librarian
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Georgetown University
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please