Health Science Liaison Librarian, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Posted January 29, 2015

The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented liaison librarian at the Health Science Center Library. The Liaison Librarian provides reference assistance and consultations, instruction, outreach, and collection management for assigned departments and programs in the College of Medicine and the College of Public Health and Health Professions. This tenure track faculty position serves as a member of the Biomedical and Health Information Services team, and provides services in a variety of modes (in person, phone, email, “house calls”.) The position is responsible for special projects as assigned, such as collection reviews, development of web-based resources, and service evaluation. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and, consequently, the Liaison Librarian will be asked to serve on various committees and teams. The Liaison Librarian performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment and in accordance with tenure and promotion criteria.

To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Liaison Librarian will be expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in work activities.

The search will remain open until February 23, 2015, and review of applications will begin on February 2, 2015. Interested candidates should follow the application procedures outlined on the Position Vacancy Announcement at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.

Address all inquiries to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: [email protected].