Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
As the largest university library system in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore region, the University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries serve more than 41,000 students and 14,000 faculty and staff of the flagship College Park campus. Our extensive collections, innovative programs, and dynamic services enable student success, support teaching, research, and creativity, and enrich the intellectual and cultural life of our community.

A member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of Research Libraries, the UMD Libraries are nationally recognized for excellence in advancing the role of academic libraries. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and collaborative workplace where employees can grow, contribute their strengths, and be part of a community that advances discovery and learning.

Department’s Summary Statement
The STEM Library serves several colleges and schools, including the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the A. James Clark School of Engineering, School of Public Health, and the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Along with other STEM and other subject librarians, the incumbent is in a key position to help the University of Maryland Libraries define a role for subject librarians that will allow the Libraries to be more closely integrated into the entire educational and research process at the University of Maryland.

The Open Science/STEM Librarian reports to the Head of the STEM Library and is a valued member of the STEM Library and Research and Academic Services Division. The Open Science/STEM librarian manages a combination of duties and expectations, with responsibilities in: Collections and Content, Reference and Research Consulting, Teaching, Learning and Literacies, Outreach and Engagement, and Scholarly Communications and Research Data Services. The incumbent’s subject assignment will be in Engineering and Physical Sciences departments. Additionally, the STEM & Open Science Librarian will develop programs benefiting their communities to expand the Libraries’ research-related programs and services. Programming may focus on issues relevant to the STEM community in the following categories: information literacy, scholarly communication, GIS, Maker lab, etc.
The STEM & Open Science Librarian will help envision and shape new approaches to faculty/library relationships. Early career librarians, experienced librarians as well as those with significant coursework, bachelor’s degree or second advanced degree in related fields are encouraged to apply.



Physical Demands:
The position involves primarily sedentary work in an office setting with light to moderate noise.

Education - Required
●Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education or a non-US equivalent by the start of employment, or an advanced degree with two years relevant experience. Degree must be conferred by 7/1/2026.

Experience - Required
●At least 1 year of experience in academic libraries.
● Understanding of current and emerging trends in the assigned subject areas and in academic librarianship.
● Demonstrated experience or aptitude for working effectively and creatively with faculty and students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required
● Understanding of current and emerging trends in the assigned subject areas and in academic librarianship; knowledge of electronic resources and information technologies.
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Excellent attention to details and organizational skills.
● Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in groups, to build and maintain relationships with partners and library staff; and the ability to provide exceptional services to a diverse clientele.
● Demonstrated commitment to fostering a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace evidenced through work experience, education, professional development, professional service and/or scholarship.
● Strong Commitment to the Principles of Belonging and Community

Preferences:
Experience - Preferred
Experience or aptitude for developing new teaching or research-based programs and services in the assigned disciplines with appeals to diverse audiences.
● Experience with designing measures and assessments to determine value, experience with a variety of assessment tools.
● Demonstrated experience with reference, instruction and/or collection development in science disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Preferred
● Knowledge of relevant online resources and experience with bibliographic management tools.
● Knowledge of data management planning and/or data curation, visualization, scholarly communications and open access tools.
● Familiarity with Semantic Web technologies and major collections in engineering, chemistry , or other STEM fields (e.g., scholarly journals, databases, digital libraries and other resources).
● Evidence of teaching/instruction experience.
● Evidence of ability to meet promotion and permanent status requirements of the University of Maryland at College Park Libraries including scholarship and service.





Licenses/ Certifications: n/a

Faculty Requirements:
This position is appointed to Library Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. Library Faculty at the University of Maryland must demonstrate accomplishments and/or evidence of potential for future accomplishments in three areas: 1) librarianship, which includes the assigned area(s) of responsibility and professional development; 2) service, which includes participation in library, university, local, and national committees and professional organizations beyond the assigned area(s) of responsibility; and 3) research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, which includes self-directed inquiry and results dissemination to advance the state of the profession. Library faculty who are successful in meeting these criteria are awarded continuous employment in the form of Permanent Status. For additional information on faculty status at the University of Maryland Libraries, consult: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-ii-100b.html .

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

LIBR-Libraries

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$70,000 - 80,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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