Are you interested in the latest developments in (digital) scientific information? Do you see it as a challenge to provide students, teachers and researchers with the best information sources and information skills? Would you like to further develop into a Scientific Information Specialist in the legal domain? Then read on quickly, because then this vacancy is definitely for you!

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Scientific Information Specialist, you play a key role in supporting students, lecturers and researchers of the Faculty of Law (FL) in effectively finding and using scientific information. You will work within a dynamic academic environment in which innovation and knowledge sharing are central. Besides advising on the teaching and research collections, you actively contribute to the development of training in the field of digital information literacy and innovative projects such as AI literacy, Open Science in Education and open educational reources. You will have the space to further develop and collaborate with colleagues from the Faculty of Law and the University Library.

You will be concerned with:

• advising on the acquisition and termination of teaching and research collections for FL and facilitating their use;
• identifying, inventorying, analysing the wishes of FL users with regard to the collections (incl. databases);
• developing and providing training courses, workshops and online modules in (digital) information skills in coordination with FL stakeholders;
• answering users’ practical questions about the existing collection (incl. databases) and advising on supporting software in the field of information literacy (e.g. reference management tools);
• contributing to innovation projects in line with the needs of UM staff for new UB policies and services.

REQUIREMENTS

The University Library is looking for you if you want to contribute to services for our students, lecturers and researchers. You are communicatively strong and customer-oriented. You work proactively and independently and can work well together in different teams. You are closely involved with the client and are organisationally sensitive. Furthermore, you are analytical, results-oriented and can translate innovative ideas into practice.

Furthermore, you have:

• at least a completed Master’s degree, preferably in a legal field; a PhD is a plus;
• experience and affinity with developing and delivering education (preferably in digital and information skills), in online learning environments and with e-learning modules;
• experience in conducting literature searches;
• understanding of or experience with using relevant online bibliographies, databases and search engines for the legal field;
• knowledge of or interest in recent developments in the (inter)national (digital) information landscape;
• a very good command of Dutch (level C1) and English (level C1).

MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY

Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.
In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.
With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.
Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Please refer the Job description for details