Health and Life Sciences Librarian
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At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support a socially just organization, respecting all aspects of diversity, embracing equity and inclusion, and fostering belonging throughout our community. We seek applicants who demonstrate their understanding of justice and can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.
Responsibilities
- Information Literacy : Coordinate, develop, and teach information literacy sessions (in-person at the main campus, in-person at the Center for Graduate Studies, off‑site, and online) to health sciences courses. Collaborate with faculty to integrate instruction into the health sciences curricula, focusing on research skills related to Evidence‑Based Practice. Design and develop instructional materials, online tutorials, and other learning objects to assist students and faculty.
- Research Assistance : Provide individual and small‑group research support for students and faculty in‑person and virtually (e.g., chat, video conferencing). Maintain and create web‑based research guides (e.g., LibGuides) for subject areas and courses.
- Collection Development : Select books, e‑books, streaming video, and other materials that support the health sciences. Recommend health sciences databases and journals in collaboration with other librarians during the yearly subscriptions cycle. Communicate with faculty regarding purchases of library materials. Evaluate health sciences information products such as article databases, e‑book collections, streaming video, and clinical knowledge systems.
- Outreach : Actively engage and support students and faculty in the health sciences to deepen connections between the library and the college. Provide training sessions and support for individuals or groups on topics such as bibliographic management tools, scholarly communication, literature reviews, and systematic searching.
- Participate in General Education information literacy instruction and research assistance with the other librarians.
- Other subject liaison duties (information literacy, research assistance, collection development, outreach) as assigned.
- Take part in professional development opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Master’s degree in library / information science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.Education or work‑related experience in the health sciences preferred.Experience in a medical or academic library preferred.Teaching experience preferred.Continuing education or coursework relating to Evidence‑Based Practice preferred.Technology Skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.Experience with advanced search strategies using databases such as PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO preferred.Experience with online tutorials, bibliographic management tools, web‑based research guides (e.g., LibGuides), and video conferencing / online collaboration tools preferred.Human Relations Skills
Excellent customer service skills.Effective oral and written communication.Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required.Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio‑economic background, or job type.Other Requirements
Shift changes and / or weekend work may be required by your supervisor based on departmental and University needs.Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.Compliance
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The Clery Act requires all prospective employees to be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.
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