Health Science Librarian, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Posted June 12, 2018
Health Science Librarian
Reporting to the University Librarian, the Health Science is a full-time, 10- month (see schedule below), position that works as a part of a team of Librarians providing reference and instruction services.
The Health Science Librarian serves as the expert for all of the Health Science programs including Nursing, Physician Assistant Institute, Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, Acupuncture, Nutrition and Dental Hygiene and is the liaison to all of the Health Science/Science programs.
The incumbent is responsible for understanding, publicizing, and updating Evidence Informed Practice Information Literacy; creating and maintaining the Health related research guides, handouts, web pages, tutorials, rubrics, assessment tools, collection development, and benchmarking the Health Science collections. The Health Science Librarian, with the assistance of the Library technical team, is responsible for the optimal look and functionality of all of the Health Science databases, modules, web pages, software and the Anatomical Collections.
Librarians contribute to the leadership of the University through participation in University-wide committees and through professional relationships and activities. They participate in leadership of the Library by setting a professional example and monitoring the activities of library staff and services offered with a goal of quality customer service, positivity, acceptance of University limitations and continuous improvement of services.
The Health Science Librarian typical schedule is 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday through Friday with occasional schedule changes for 9:30 AM classes. Summer hours are subject to change. This 10 month librarian has approximately 4.5 weeks off after both the fall and spring final exams.
Responsibilities:
- Answer Questions in-person, by telephone, online, and via email
- Teach Information Literacy as a member of the Library Instruction Team
- Develop curriculum content, rubrics, assessment tools, information literacy skills tests, web-based tutorials, modules for Evidence Informed Health Information Literacy
- Write & Maintain the Evidence Based pages of the Information Lit. Plan/Web Page
- Develop all Health Sciences Collections collaborating with faculty on collection needs and benchmarking individual collections
- Keep other librarians informed of Evidence Informed Practice, updates, practices, AMA initiatives
- Maintain the Anatomical Collections and Health Science Databases
- Communicate with Health Science faculty and Maintain the H.S. Outreach program
- Act as a Member of the Library Professional Team Monitoring Quality of Service Provided by Staff, Reporting Issues Observed
- Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning in the Library by enforcing Library policies, especially noise policies
- On occasion, assist with health science related Interlibrary Loan (docline)
- Back Up the I.T. help desk and Access Services as needed
- Other work related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program
- 1+ year experience in a Medical library or as a Health Science liaison
- Ability to read and order in Library of Congress Classification Scheme
- Expert knowledge of Health Sci. databases, MeSH, EBP or EIP, medical terminology
- Demonstrated skills in Office, Access, Excel, Word, AMA Style, ILS
- Flexibility and Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish positive, productive working relationships with staff and students including International and first generation
- Prefer Undergraduate degree in science or health
The University of Bridgeport is committed to building a diverse university community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, see https://jobs.bridgeport.edu/