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Research & Education Librarian, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Posted June 22, 2016

UND Library of the Health Sciences is hiring 2 Research and Education librarians.  Our librarians design and teach classes, assist with active learning activities, consult with students and faculty, attend curriculum and task force meetings, complete literature searches, assist patrons with scholarly communication issues, and do their own research.  We are hiring two positions, both entry level, here at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

Position Details:
The position will be based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Research and Education Librarian is part of the Library’s reference and education team, and the duties of the position include:

  • Provides reference and research support and works collaboratively with faculty to plan and deliver course-integrated instruction. 
  • Serves as liaison to specific academic departments.
  • Delivers instruction and research assistance.
  • Identifies faculty and student needs, and solicits input on library resources in the specific departmental disciplines.
  • Provides reference and research information services.
  • Provides assistance with technology tools.
  • Teaches information access and assessment.
  • Collaborates with faculty to provide curriculum-integrated instructional support. 
  • Assists with scholarly research.
  • Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of services, policies and procedures.
  • Participates in professional activities and professional development.  
  • Manages or assists with special projects.

Minimum Requirements For Screening Purpose:

  • Master’s degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. 
  • Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher

Minimum Requirements for Interview Purpose:

  • Knowledge of database searching strategies. 
  • Demonstrated presentation skills.  
  • Knowledge of information literacy.  
  • Knowledge of technology tools, including mobile devices and web applications. 
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.  
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a strong service orientation. 
  • Satisfactory criminal history records check.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline.
  • Academic or hospital library experience. 
  • Experience with health sciences database searching. 
  • Ability to search PubMed utilizing MeSH. 
  • Teaching experience. 
  • Experience with web authoring tools. 
  • Experience with course management systems.  

We move into our brand new building in July and these two positions are embedded in the faculty suites.  Our library will be 99% digital. 

If you are interested in a cutting edge position with the training and mentoring you need in an entry level position. Apply now.  

Or go to www.und.edu and click on Job Openings and search for JobID 2640

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