Science Librarian

About the Job

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 20th

About the Job

Science Librarian 12-month, full-time position, P&A Professional position.

About the Job

The person in this position provides library liaison services to assigned departments, programs, and research institutes in the sciences. This person also provides support and outreach for research data management at UMD in collaboration with UMD library colleagues and University Libraries colleagues in the Twin Cities.

About the Department

Assigned departments/programs: Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Physics; UMD research institutes, including Large Lakes Observatory, Minnesota Sea Grant College Program, and Natural Resources Research Institute

Essential Job Functions

Liaison Assignments (50%) - Provide in-depth research support in assigned subject areas - Provide information literacy instruction for courses in subject areas and for Advanced Writing classes related to the assigned subject area - Develop good working relationships with faculty to support teaching and research - Keep current on academic trends and changes - Create and update course and research guides - Assess user needs to develop and maintain relevant, high quality services and information resources - Develop expertise in specialized information resources relevant to liaison areas - Inform library users from liaison areas about relevant changes to library electronic resources - Contribute to decision making about resource renewals and cancellations - Promote electronic and other information resources - Develop and manage library resources and collections relevant to assigned liaison areas. This includes special and ongoing weeding projects - Manage assigned acquisitions budgets and provide input on budget decisions Additional Assignments (20%) - In partnership with library colleagues at UMD and the Twin Cities, coordinate library outreach and education efforts on research data management - Develop, maintain, and share knowledge of research data management best practices - In consultation with the Digitization and Metadata Specialist and the Publishing and Authorship Librarian, foster relationships across campus to build awareness of and increase contributions to the Data Repository for U of M (DRUM) - In collaboration with liaison librarians, provide consultation-level research support for evidence synthesis authors at UMD General Responsibilities as a Member of the Research & Learning Team (20%) - Provide general research support to library users during scheduled hours - Provide foundational information literacy instruction to classes in College Writing and College in the Schools - Assist students and other researchers in evaluating resources and refining topics for research - Keep current on professional issues related to research help services - Share information on resources and research skills with colleagues - Document data on research transactions and instruction sessions - Serve as a member of the Research & Learning Team and participate in team meetings - Participate in team events and initiatives - Work cooperatively with library staff Library-Related Professional Service and Engagement (10%) - Attend library, UMD, and community meetings and events - Serve on University committees, boards, or projects - Engage in professional development - Contribute to the profession through organizational work, presenting at conferences, or publishing Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Required: - ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience - Excellent organizational and written communication skills - Demonstrated experience with proposing and/or implementing actions that improve equity and inclusion in your work - Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships with colleagues, library users, and/or community partners Preferred: - Demonstrated experience designing and/or delivering information literacy instruction - Demonstrated experience providing liaison services in an academic environment - Demonstrated experience providing reference service in a library - Demonstrated experience or coursework with research data management - Degree or significant library-related experience in a subject area related to liaison assignments

About the Department

The Kathryn A. Martin Library is prized for its design and architecture and features views of Lake Superior. It has been updated to serve today’s researchers, including recent renovations of our study and teaching spaces.

About the Library and UMD

Located on Anishinaabe lands along Lake Superior, the University of Minnesota Duluth is a public university that inspires diverse ways of learning, creating, and being by nurturing relationships that connect people, ideas, and places. UMD students can choose from 84 undergraduate and post-baccalaureate degrees, and from graduate programs in 24 fields. For a campus of our size, UMD has a significant research profile, receiving external grants of approximately $75 million at present. The UMD campus is located in the picturesque city of Duluth, Minnesota. Duluth sits on the north shore of Lake Superior, with a population of approximately 85,000 people. Duluth is a major shipping port and regional health care and education center. The city offers a vibrant music, theater, and art scene; community events; plenty of green space; and readily accessible outdoor activities.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $57,702 to $59,500 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 100% Appointment Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.