Health Sciences Librarian, D’Amour Library, Western New England University, Springfield, MA
Posted June 29, 2017
D’Amour Library of Western New England University seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and versatile librarian for the position of Health Sciences Librarian. Working collaboratively with the D’Amour librarians and the faculty of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as well as related sciences, the successful candidate will provide instruction, course materials, reference assistance, and collection development services for Pharmacy, the new Occupational Therapy Program, and the Physical and Biological Sciences Department.
As primary liaison to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences the Health Sciences Librarian will devote at least 60% of her/his time to the College serving as an embedded librarian in specific courses, providing instruction and research-consulting services, holding office hours, developing outreach activities for the students and faculty, and selecting print and electronic resources appropriate for the curricula.
As a member of the D’Amour Library Information Literacy and Reference teams, the Health Sciences Librarian will be an active participant in D’Amour Library’s vibrant Information Literacy Program for the University as well as provide general reference and research assistance which will require some evening and weekend hours on a rotating basis.
Qualifications:
Required: Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program is required. Demonstrated teaching ability with excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Knowledge of medical, health, or life science digital information resources and technologies along with a strong public service orientation are required. Experience with digital resources and technologies for teaching and learning required.
Strongly Preferred: At least 1 year of instruction experience at an academic, medical, or health-related library. A subject background or 2 years’ experience in health or life sciences.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is on or before October 1, 2017.
Excellent fringe benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three references with contact information to: Donna Martin, Employment Associate, Western New England University, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Electronic submissions are encouraged and may be sent to [email protected]. Accepting applications until position is filled.
Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,700 students, including 2,550 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law. For more information about the University, visit our website at http://www.wne.edu.
Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.