Engineering & Informatics Librarian
University of Iowa
Iowa City

The Lichtenberger Engineering Library at the University of Iowa is looking for
a creative professional who is service oriented, technically skilled, and
thrives in an innovative work environment. Candidates should have a strong
background and interest in engineering in order to develop and implement
highly effective services in support of Iowa's engineering students, faculty
and staff. The librarian will work with the University Library system, the
College of Engineering, and the newly formed Informatics Initiative to provide
data management and data management planning services to the Iowa community.
Reporting to the Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library, this position
supports the endeavors of the Lichtenberger Engineering Library to relevant
academic departments. Specific responsibilities include: Develops and leads
innovative information services for the engineering research, learning and
extension communities. Acquires and maintains expertise in information trends
in engineering disciplines. Participates in Library and campus research
support service initiatives including those related to research profiles,
research data management, curation, and preservation. Develops and supports
services for documenting and distributing research data. Develops and
maintains expertise in data issues for libraries. Provides quality reference,
consulting, and liaison services, and teaches classes and workshops as
assigned. Leads and/or participates in other innovative projects in
information delivery. Cultivates relationships with faculty and researchers to
identify opportunities for library partnerships; Provides consultation
services for liaison departments; Serves on library committees and contributes
to and learns from the profession through such avenues as local, state and
national professional organizations and publications.



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