Agricultural Sciences & Digital Initiatives Librarian
University of Florida
Gainesville

The Marston Science Library at the University of Florida seeks a creative and
service-oriented liaison librarian for the agricultural sciences. The
Agricultural Sciences and Digital Initiatives Librarian is a tenure track
library faculty position. Responsibilities include providing reference
assistance, instruction, outreach, and collection management to support
programs dependent upon the agricultural sciences, as well as working closely
with the Marston Science Library Chair to identify and manage digital
preservation projects. A key element of the assignment is the identification
of digitization initiatives related to the preservation of the agricultural
record. This position is the departmental liaison for digitization and
coordinates digitization projects working closely with the Digital Production
Services department. The librarian works collaboratively in group efforts and
maintains professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues.
The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions
and consequently the Agricultural Sciences and Digital Initiatives Librarian
will serve on various committees and teams. To support all students and
faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the
Agricultural Sciences and Digital Initiatives Librarian will be expected to
include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities,
genders, and perspectives in work activities. The Agricultural Sciences and
Digital Initiatives Librarian will pursue professional development
opportunities, including research, publication, and professional service
activities in order to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
The search will remain open until June 2, 2014, and review of applications
will begin on May 19 2014. Interested candidates should
follow the application procedures outlined on the Position Vacancy
Announcement at: [http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html](http://
web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html). The University of Florida is an
equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our
faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including
members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged
to apply.



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