81 SPEC Kit 352: Collection Assessment
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER LIBRARIES
Outreach Librarian, Biology/Sciences
• Cultivates a deep understanding of the resource needs of faculty and students regularly consults with
faculty regarding library resources
• Participates in ongoing collection assessment and management activities
• Monitors collection development funds in assigned areas
• Collaborates with the Data Librarian to provide data management support
Miscellaneous Duties: 10%
• Maintains currency with library functions, resources, practices and procedures
• Participates in and contributes towards River Campus Libraries and University committees, meetings, and
events
• Maintains professional collaborations with River Campus Libraries colleagues and other campus
constituencies
• Contributes to the profession through active participation in conferences, associations, research, writing,
etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
B. Required Qualifications &Competencies
Specific to this position
• Post-graduate degree in the field of library and information science from an A.L.A. accredited institution,
or significant expertise supported by substantial library career experience
• A degree or significant coursework in the sciences or biological sciences
• Knowledge of biology and bioinformatics resources
• Expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas: instructional design and delivery
assessment digital scholarship scholarly communication and publishing e-content, including e-books
intellectual property and copyright.
• Prefer a minimum of two years’ experience in an academic library environment
• Demonstrated success in working with faculty, students, and library colleagues
• Working knowledge of various assessment measurement systems
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity
• Competent with a variety of technologies and devices
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and abilities and comfortable working in a team environment
• Commitment to diversity
River Campus Libraries Requirements:
• Strong commitment to building and nurturing positive relationships among users and colleagues with a
proven ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated assertiveness and diplomacy
• Proven willingness to pursue additional education and skills development to complement the learning
environment reflected in a progressive academic setting
• Demonstrated organizational skills in a broad range of situations
• Collegial and contributory member of the team and of the River Campus Libraries as a whole
• User focused and committed to service excellence with all users
• Solution focused, identifying synergies and opportunities to benefit users
• Professional, organized and prepared
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER LIBRARIES
Outreach Librarian, Biology/Sciences
• Cultivates a deep understanding of the resource needs of faculty and students regularly consults with
faculty regarding library resources
• Participates in ongoing collection assessment and management activities
• Monitors collection development funds in assigned areas
• Collaborates with the Data Librarian to provide data management support
Miscellaneous Duties: 10%
• Maintains currency with library functions, resources, practices and procedures
• Participates in and contributes towards River Campus Libraries and University committees, meetings, and
events
• Maintains professional collaborations with River Campus Libraries colleagues and other campus
constituencies
• Contributes to the profession through active participation in conferences, associations, research, writing,
etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
B. Required Qualifications &Competencies
Specific to this position
• Post-graduate degree in the field of library and information science from an A.L.A. accredited institution,
or significant expertise supported by substantial library career experience
• A degree or significant coursework in the sciences or biological sciences
• Knowledge of biology and bioinformatics resources
• Expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas: instructional design and delivery
assessment digital scholarship scholarly communication and publishing e-content, including e-books
intellectual property and copyright.
• Prefer a minimum of two years’ experience in an academic library environment
• Demonstrated success in working with faculty, students, and library colleagues
• Working knowledge of various assessment measurement systems
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity
• Competent with a variety of technologies and devices
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and abilities and comfortable working in a team environment
• Commitment to diversity
River Campus Libraries Requirements:
• Strong commitment to building and nurturing positive relationships among users and colleagues with a
proven ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated assertiveness and diplomacy
• Proven willingness to pursue additional education and skills development to complement the learning
environment reflected in a progressive academic setting
• Demonstrated organizational skills in a broad range of situations
• Collegial and contributory member of the team and of the River Campus Libraries as a whole
• User focused and committed to service excellence with all users
• Solution focused, identifying synergies and opportunities to benefit users
• Professional, organized and prepared
