Research & Education Librarian

Title: Research & Education Librarian

Employee Classification: Librarian

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-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

The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Librarian to join our team.

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 in a collaborative, team based environment.
• Strong presentation skills Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Health information programming or community health education experience.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work effectively with colleagues, health professionals and consumers in all communities.

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).
• Advanced literature searching skills.
• Background in customer or public service.
• Experience serving as a librarian liaison to an academic department.
• Experience building online tutorials and curriculum.
• Experience working with online students

Job Duties

• 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 services, and serving as a liaison to an academic department.
• 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 and librarians with the goal of embedding library education into the course curriculum and further developing student information literacy skills.
• Prepare, develop, and teach content relevant to evidence based practice and information literacy to users online, in person, as part of a group both in the classroom and individually as needed.
• Provide individual and group instruction to users.
• Represents the library by actively participating in library committees, engaging with professional organizations, attending conferences, and involvement in campus committees as necessary, all in support of the library’s strategic endeavors.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 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

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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.