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Purdue University Libraries seeks a highly motivated, innovative, and learnercentered individual for the position of Molecular Biosciences Information Specialist.In support of the Libraries' strategic plan, the Molecular Biosciences InformationSpecialist will establish collaborative relationships with individual researchlaboratory groups and academic centers (eg., Bindley Bioscience Center,Bioinformatics Core Cyber Center); develop and conduct strong user-centeredprograms to support discovery and learning in the molecular biosciences; take aleading role in defining and implementing user instruction for students and facultyin the molecular biosciences as an integral part of the Libraries' system-wideinformation literacy program; evaluate, select, and integrate molecular biosciencesresources into the Libraries collections for optimal use and sharing; evaluate andprocure tools and resources that contribute to bioinformatics research; lead in datarelated initiatives in the Libraries Health and Life Sciences Division, providingconsultation services in developing data management strategies and plans, and byleveraging library expertise in copyright, scholarly publishing, patent/trademarkissues, and data curation. Required qualifications: * Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library schooland/or advanced, terminal degree in biosciences or another relevant discipline. * commitment to engage in research and scholarship, and ability to achievepromotion and tenure. Desired Qualifications: * two years recent experience in molecular biosciences * demonstrated interest in the applications of current and emerging technologies tomeet the changing needs of users * strong service orientation and high degree ofcomputer literacy * excellent communication and presentation skills and ability towork well with all levels of users and staff * demonstrated commitment to userinstruction and to consultation with users on their information management needs * supervisory experience Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/2408/