Job Summary
The Librarian I is responsible for providing research assistance to library users by facilitating access to information resources and teaching research skills, as well as supporting departments in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences through information literacy instruction, collection development, and various orientation sessions.
This position includes a biweekly evening shift and rotating Saturday shifts as part of the regular schedule.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
- Assists TCU library users in finding books and journals, answers factual questions and helps define research topics by staffing the Reference / Information Commons Desk and responding to email Reference questions, while applying accepted customer service techniques
- Prepares and teaches the use of online resources, such as the library catalog, indexes, and Databases by conducting hands-on classes and individual instruction; developing and maintaining library web pages related to nursing and health sciences (liaison) responsibilities
- Participates in building the Library’s collections by collaborating as necessary with departmental faculty in assigned departments in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences for ordering books, video material, electronic resources, evaluating databases; selecting items for addition or withdrawal in order to meet the needs of the students and faculty
- Contributes to the overall operation of the library by serving on committees and task forces; representing the library via campus and other external groups as assigned
- Functions as an effective, proactive liaison to the faculty and students of the assigned departments in College of Nursing & Health Sciences by expanding and promoting the information literacy component of the various programs and classes
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of academic library print and electronic resourcesKnowledge of major nursing and health sciences databases used in academic libraries and ability to use them effectivelySkill in Microsoft Office Products and web search enginesAbility to listen to and analyze library users’ requests and determine best sources for finding the informationAbility to communicate well with both faculty and studentsAbility to plan and deliver research / instruction services to nursing and health sciences departmentsAbility to support campus wide library instruction programRequired Education and Experience
Masters of Library Science (ALA accredited)0 - 1 year experience in a library environmentPreferred Education & Experience
Experience supporting evidence synthesis projects in health sciences disciplines, such as nursing, public health, or medicine.#J-18808-Ljbffr