Engineering Librarian Job at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, United States, 06828
Overview
Job listing expires on September 30, 2025.
Cornell University Library (CUL) seeks an Engineering Librarian. We are looking for someone proactive and dedicated to supporting teachers and learners, who is eager to engage with engineering and computer science disciplines, and who is committed to fostering relationships with faculty and researchers to develop impactful collections. The Engineering Librarian develops, promotes, and delivers excellent library services and resources that meet changing responsibilities in education, research, and publishing; develops the collection; and serves as liaison to several campus departments. Engaging faculty, staff and students through teaching, research support, and other activities, the forward-thinking Engineering Librarian will establish an in-depth understanding of research data and information needs in engineering and use it to inform decisions in collection development and management. You will be the subject expert in engineering topics on the Sciences Collection Development team to advise on selection and budgeting for collections across the Science disciplines. In addition, you would be a part of the Business, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship team that works collaboratively with other CUL employees to provide library support for university-wide initiatives, including in entrepreneurship.
As a Research, Teaching, and Extension (RTE) faculty member, the Engineering Librarian will engage in service, scholarship, and ongoing professional development to meet the requirements of promotion and reappointment at Cornell University Library.
Responsibilities
- Develop, promote, and deliver library services and resources for engineering and computer science disciplines.
- Develop and manage the engineering collection; advise on selection and budgeting for collection across science disciplines.
- Engage with faculty, staff and students through teaching, research support, and other activities to understand information needs and inform collection development decisions.
- Serve as liaison to campus departments and collaborate with the Business, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship team and other units on university-wide initiatives.
- Contribute to scholarly communications initiatives and support research data information needs.
Qualifications
- 5 or more years of relevant professional experience, including collection development strategy and providing research, teaching, and learning services in an academic or research library.
- Knowledge of scholarly communications practices and trends.
- Proven success in building and sustaining strong, collaborative partnerships through a positive service orientation and proactive liaison and outreach initiatives.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in fostering positive work relationships and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to continuously learn new skills, technologies, and methods and apply to work.
- Evidence of professional contributions in collection development and/or scholarly communication.
- A master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest or background in text data mining, generative AI, and other skills that support computation research projects in computer science and engineering.
- Academic background and/or applicable knowledge of engineering, physical sciences, or computer/information science.
- Experience with assessment of collections and resource-related services.
- Experience with library-vendor and publisher negotiation for scholarly resources.
Rank, Salary, and Location
We are seeking to fill this position at the academic rank of Associate Librarian. The anticipated salary range is $78,000-$110,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The selected candidate will typically work on the Ithaca campus 4 days per week, with the potential for a flexible work arrangement to allow remote work 1 day per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
Benefits and Relocation
Benefits include 22 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, university retirement contributions, childcare and adoption assistance, and child tuition reimbursement. Funding is available to support professional training and research. Relocation assistance may be provided. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply
All candidates must apply online via the Cornell University Careers site: search for job requisition number WDR-00054930. For full consideration, include a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a viable pool of applicants is identified; early submission is strongly encouraged. We prefer a single or multi-page pdf document, but multiple documents in other formats will be accepted.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision: Empowering Cornell’s research and learning community with deep expertise, innovative services, and outstanding collections strengthened by strategic partnerships.
Our Mission: Cornell University Library promotes a culture of broad inquiry and supports the University’s mission to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and creative expression. It engages with the ongoing transformations of society to deliver world-class physical and digital content and services critical to research, education, and outreach, now and in the future. The Library acts globally, supporting Cornell’s land grant mission in New York State and beyond, and builds partnerships within and outside the university. It invests in its staff, collections, and physical and virtual libraries. And, it serves as a neutral and trusted party supporting information access and scholarly communication.
Core Values
Cornell University Core Values: inclusion is at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect.
Background
This position will be in the Engineering Library, located within the College of Engineering. It plays a pivotal role in supporting the research, teaching, and engagement needs of those in the College of Engineering and Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. You will also address the library needs of students, faculty, and staff at the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City. You will be part of the Business, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship team and collaborate with colleagues across other unit libraries in the Cornell University Library system.
Notice to Applicants and EEO
Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and does not discriminate based on legally protected status. We encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. See full EEO statement in the posting for details.