Specialist scientific information legal domain

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).

What we offer
As Specialist scientific information legal domain at Universiteits Bibliotheek, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 10 according to UFO profile Specialist Wetenschappelijke Informatie, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3378,00 and €5331,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 0,8 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract. 
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

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.

Click here for more information about UM. 

University Library
"Supporting your academic goals" is what the University Library stands for.  

We maintain close ties with the academic world and play a crucial role within this community, essential for students, educators, and researchers in the digital transition. We contribute to the UM’s Open Science policy, an initiative to enhance the impact of academic research—by helping to make science and scholarship accessible and transparent.  

The University Library is also continuously evolving, offering our professionals many opportunities to showcase their entrepreneurship and grow alongside. We accomplish this with a highly motivated and collegial team that values everyone's well-being. Will you be part of this team? 

To find out more about the services and information we provide, watch the video or visit our website.  

Curious?
Have you become interested in this great position but still have questions? Then feel free to contact Rina Vaatstra (department manager Education, Content & Support) via rina.vaatstra@maastrichtuniversity.nl or call +31 6 51 78 95 46 for more information.

Applying?

Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Scientific information specialist? Apply now, no later than 10 April for this position.

The first interviews preferably take place in week 16. 

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.

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