Librarian

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instruct health science students within Information Literacy skills, including evidence-based practice, information literacy, and the research process. Create instructional materials in multiple formats (videos, online tutorials, resource guides, Blackboard classes, etc.) for use by students, residents, faculty, and staff. Lead library instruction efforts and planning, in collaboration with faculty and Program Directors. Conduct classes and workshops for students, faculty, and staff on the use of medical, nursing, and other health sciences-related services and resources. Collaborate with faculty and library staff to plan, deliver, and assess library and instructional services. Provide innovative evidence-based practice and information literacy instruction. Perform advanced subject‑specific professional library work and related tasks as required primarily in the graduate disciplines at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Work collaboratively with library, faculty and staff to support the development of inclusive and representative programming and services that are accessible and meet the needs of USAHS strategic priorities. Engage in bibliographic searches and the library’s evidence synthesis review service, including systematic reviews, in collaboration with faculty, residents, students, administrators, and staff. Consult with graduate students and faculty on individual or group‑related research projects. Assess library needs of health science students, faculty, researchers, and clinicians. Train library patrons on use of electronic resources and citation management tools such as PubMed/MEDLINE, ProQuest, CINAHL, Cochrane, Nursing, DynaMed, and others. Serve as Library Liaison with designated departments on campus to increase awareness of library resources and services. Provide guidance for compliance with the Scholarly Skills Community and others. Advise on the depositing of publications, data sets, and other research output by University of St. Augustine researchers/authors into SOAR@ USA research information hub. Awareness of innovative technologies such as 3D printers, Virtual Reality, and others. Collection development policies and procedures. Teach information literacy and library skills to students and faculty, including single‑shot sessions, embedding in courses, and additional workshops or webinars, as appropriate. Work with faculty members, program directors, and instructional designers to incorporate information literacy and library resources into courses and programs on their campus. Adhere to a regular, assigned schedule of monitoring the library’s chat service and general library email inbox, responding to questions and requests that come in during that time. Process interlibrary loan and other resource requests. Assist in the maintenance of library website and online content, including library guides, videos, and social media content. Manage collection development and acquisitions for print resources and provide input for collection development of electronic resources. Catalog materials and provide/maintain authority control in the integrated library system. Participate in University committees and local/state/national library association committees; engage in professional development including conferences, training, research, and/or publication. Direct the activities of the library services desk. Maintain and manage the physical library space on the campus. Train and supervise the Assistant Librarian where applicable. In the absence of the Assistant Librarian: Troubleshoot problems with library technology such as printers, 3‑D printers, virtual reality devices and programs, copiers, computers, etc. Train, schedule, and supervise part‑time student library workers. Proctor individual exams as requested according to the Library Proctoring Policy. Orient new students to library services and collections. Maintain borrower records in library information management system. Notify students of outstanding fines and collect monies. Understand, uphold, and enforce all library policies and procedures. Meet regularly with other library staff on all campuses to enhance library experience. Contribute to university‑wide library projects. Contribute to meeting the goals in the Library Long Range Plan. Other duties as assigned. Other Duties and Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Travel Requirements May be required to travel. Management/Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises Assistant Librarian (where applicable) or Student workers (where applicable). Reports To Director of Library Services Positions Supervised Assistant Librarian (where applicable); Student workers (where applicable). Technical, Managerial, and People Skills Required Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new software programs easily. Self‑directed worker with the ability to accomplish projects with little direct supervision. Excellent written and face‑to‑face communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines and perform tasks in a timely manner, even while multi‑tasking. Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities or scheduling. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Professional demeanor. Working knowledge of office management software packages. Supervisory experience. Education and/or Experience Master’s in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program or foreign equivalent. Two or more years of library experience, preferably in a health sciences library or in a health care environment, and including the use of library information management systems, cataloging, reference, online literature searching, acquisitions/collection development and policies, library instruction and informational literacy. Business Competencies Communication – Excellent written and face‑to‑face communication skills. Professional demeanor. Initiative – Problem‑solver oriented. Dependability/Adaptability – Recognizes/responds to unanticipated events and requirements. Customer‑centered with demonstrated experience and ability to be flexible with changing priorities, demands and requests. Ability to work independently or with little supervision. Interpersonal Relationships – Promotes teamwork, and leads by example, while successfully collaborating across functions and departments. Planning/Organization – Demonstrates ability to manage time and prioritize and anticipate solutions, not problems. Analytical – Synthesizes complex and diverse information with a positive approach. Personal Responsibility – Trustworthy with unyielding integrity. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary. Hiring Range $70,304 - $83,160 #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™