Title: Research & Education Librarian

Employee Classification: Librarian

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-VP, Library

Department: HSC-Library-300540

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports the education, research, patient care, and community service missions of the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) by meeting the information needs of faculty, students, staff, and the local health sciences community.

Position Overview

Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library is seeking a new librarian to join their Education, Research, and Engagement team. The Education, Research, and Engagement team works in various public service roles. Librarians are primarily responsible for facilitating access to health information by developing resources, programs, and services to increase the HSC community's knowledge and use of authoritative clinical, research, and consumer health information.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in library or information science and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree from an ALA accredited program.
• Two years experience in a reference or research related position (Academic health science/medical library experience not required, but also preferred).
• Expert literature searching skills.
• Background in customer or public service.
• Experience serving as a departmental liaison.
• Experience building online tutorials and curriculum.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Participates as a member of various library and campus committees as needed.
• Works as part of the Library Education, Research, and Engagement team supporting the overall reference, education, and liaison program by providing in house, specialized reference and serving as a liaison to various departments/schools.
• Participation in the collection development functions of Lewis Library representing assigned liaison areas including consideration of resources as well as promotion of library services to academic departments.
• Partners with faculty with the goal of further embedding library education into the curriculum.
• Provides individual and group instruction to users.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Hybrid)

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.