Consumer Health Librarian - Health Sciences Library

Position Summary Consumer Health Librarian – Health Sciences Library. You will serve in the Library for Health Information, a patient- and family-focused resource center within the OSU 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 The Consumer Health Librarian is responsible for 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, the University, and the general public. You will manage strategic planning, implementation, execution, assessment, and budget oversight for all LHI operations, resources, and services, coordinate marketing and promotion of library resources, implement new technologies, supervise volunteer staff as needed, and participate as a member of the Health Sciences Library’s Outreach and Collection department. You will select, acquire, and maintain a small collection of consumer health print and electronic materials for patients and families, distribute them in person, electronically, or via self‑service literature racks in various locations throughout the medical center, consult and provide consumer health information services to patients, families, and community members virtually or in person, maintain an online guide of trusted consumer health information sources, promote consumer health services and materials to internal and external customers, provide educational/health literacy consults and classes, occasionally provide group instruction, build partnerships with other medical‑center entities focused on patient education and experience, work collaboratively with medical students, residents, nurses, and clinicians, participate in up to five local outreach events per year, maintain statistics, evaluate use, partner with the James Patient Education Department, and initiate, participate in, and promote performance‑improvement, evaluation, and research activities related to patient/family education and health literacy. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Education Desired 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 Microsoft365 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 in an in‑person hospital environment. Demonstrated ability to work both 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. Location and Position Type Prior Hall(0302). Regular position. 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. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr