Consumer Health Librarian - Health Sciences Library

Job Title Consumer Health Librarian - Health Sciences Library Department Health Sciences | Library Location Prior Hall (0302) Position Type Regular Schedule Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Responsibilities The Consumer Health Librarian at the Ohio State University Health Sciences Library serves in the Library for Health Information, a patient- and family-focused resource center within the health system. This full-time, non‑faculty staff librarian position operates both virtually and onsite, reporting through the Health Sciences Library and funded by the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Responsibilities include leading, implementing, administering, teaching, and evaluating library services and programs for the Library for Health Information (LHI) and its satellite units, which support the OSU Health System, University, and general public. The Librarian is accountable for strategic planning, implementation, execution, and assessment of all LHI and any satellite operations, resources, and services, as well as coordinating budget oversight with funding units. Additional duties consist of promoting and marketing library resources, services, and learning opportunities, implementing new technologies, supervising library volunteer staff, and participating as a member of the Health Sciences Library’s Outreach and Collection department. Key duties include selecting, acquiring, and maintaining a small collection of consumer health print and electronic materials for patients and families; consulting and providing consumer health information services virtually and in person; maintaining an online guide of trusted consumer health information sources; promoting consumer health services and materials to internal and external customers; providing educational and health literacy consults and classes; offering group instruction to patients, families, community members, students, and clinicians; collaborating with other medical center entities focused on patient education and patient experience; partnering with the James patient education department; initiating, participating in, and promoting performance improvement, evaluation, and research activities related to patient/family education and health literacy; and performing other duties as assigned. Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Desired Education Master’s Degree preferred in Library Sciences from an ALA accredited university. Academic or hospital library experience. Completion of MLA Consumer Health Information Specialization. Required Qualifications 6+ years of relevant experience Demonstrated knowledge of consumer health resources and familiarity with searching health sciences databases Familiarity with health literacy principles Strong commitment to customer service Comfort with technologies such as M365 Teams, social media, online meeting platforms, and emerging technologies such as AI Comfort providing high‑quality reference and/or customer service via virtual means while also being comfortable working within an in‑person hospital environment Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively Additional Desired Qualifications 8–12 years of relevant experience preferred Project management and development experience Library instruction and/or community outreach experience Ability to transport, stock, and distribute print literature and other items to free‑standing information racks in medical center locations or outreach events Specialization Function: Library and Museum Sub‑Function: Library Public Services Specialized: S4 Additional Information Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed