Health Sciences Librarian

Chamberlain University

Health Sciences Librarian

Columbia, MD +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Collaborates with team members to recommend, develop, and implement service models and resources that are both evidence-based and cost-effective, which will result in improved online learning services and deeper library engagement.
    • Designs and delivers user-centered instruction sessions, workshops, and tutorials as part of the library’s information literacy program.
    • Works in coordination with other librarians to create, implement, and maintain online instructional resources to support independent learning and research skill development.
    • Assists in ensuring that the library and the information services for which the library is responsible for meet accreditation standards.
    • Serves as liaison to assigned academic programs within Chamberlain University. Promoting awareness and use of library services and collections.
    • Provides regular detailed reports of library services activities.
    • Provides personalized virtual reference and research services through Springshare’s LibApps platform including virtual chat, virtual appointments, and virtual workshops, helping users to locate and effectively utilize library resources.
    • Stays current with emerging online learning technologies, instruction best practices, and research support services in health sciences disciplines to enhance library services for the Chamberlain community.
    • Must be available to work one weekend shift as needed.
    • Preference will be given to candidates with weeknight availability (until 6 pm Central Time).
    • Completes other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required

    • ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science/library and information science - Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to think quickly and type appropriate responses to on-the-spot student inquiries in live chat support - Ability to conduct in-depth searches of health sciences literature using PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, and other health sciences databases.
    • Demonstrated experience providing research assistance in both online and virtual learning environments. - Demonstrated teaching skills with an understanding of pedagogical best practices, information literacy principles, and instructional design tools for online instruction.
    • Ability to work well with a diverse range of patrons in a virtual environment, with demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the benefits of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace, specifically with regard to the delivery of library resources and services.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Must be student-focused and dedicated to supporting a robust virtual student experience

    Preferred

    • Previous experience in an academic library, hospital library or other health sciences library setting
    • Experience using Springshare’s LibApps platforms for the delivery and assessment of library services is desired.
    • Familiarity with ExLibris Primo and Microsoft Office desired
    • Experience using WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or other tools to collaborate with team members in an online environment.
    • Experience providing in-depth research consultations and expert literature searches to support faculty scholarship.
    • Interest in or demonstrated experience in one or more areas of health sciences librarianship such as evidence-based practice, citation management, systematic/scoping reviews, or author publishing support.

    Additional Information

    _In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $49,199.33 and $88,841.36. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

    Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:_

    • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
    • 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
    • Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
    • _12 Paid Holidays

    For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits. _

    Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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    Education
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