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Library Information Associate, Health Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Posted October 18, 2017

Library Information Associate, Senior (Extended Temporary Employment)

The Library Information Associate, Senior facilitates the use of the Arizona Health Information Network, Inc. (AZHIN) digital resources and point of care tools to meet the needs of AZHINmembers. The incumbent in this position actively participates and supports development and effectiveness of AZHIN as directed by the University of Arizona Health Sciences Library Associate Director, the AZHIN President and Board of Directors.

Visit the University Libraries website or this link to learn more and apply for this job.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability programs; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

As a nationally recognized leader, the University of Arizona strives to look forward. Listed by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in the United States, the University provides strategic programs to enhance the lifecycles of a multigenerational workforce.

This award-winning portfolio includes consecutive Seal of Distinction awards for its exemplary Work-Life practices from WorldatWork, along with the 2017 Gold Healthy Arizona Worksite award, presented by the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. For more information about the collaborative culture and innovative service offerings at the University of Arizona, visit Why UA.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. For further details on this type of position at the University of Arizona, please click here.

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer providing equal opportunity for women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Duties:

  • Work with the Digital Resources Librarian to monitor and implement licensed resources. Provide technical support to AZHIN resources, working as the liaison between AZHIN member and vendors.
  • Serve on AZHIN technical team to keep website up-to-date, plan and implement enhancements and upgrades.
  • Work with the AZHIN Program Coordinator to obtain pricing for budgeting for new and existing resources for AZHIN as well as for individual institutions interested in non-AZHINresources. Work with AZHIN members to assess needs, address issues, and improve level of satisfaction with AZHIN. Cultivate better working relationships with AZHIN and its members.
  • Work with UAHSL Associate Director, UAL Information Resources Management group, and AZHIN technical team to identify new products; work with vendors and Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC) to obtain appropriate information as needed. Profile and/or set up new products.
  • Create materials to promote AZHIN to potential, new, and existing members. Follow-up with institutions expressing interest in joining AZHIN.
  • Create and carry out training pursuant to need for AZHIN librarians and health professionals in a variety of ways (on-site, web tutorials, etc.), including both new members and ongoing training for established members.
  • Other duties as assigned.