BYU Library – Nursing and Life Sciences Librarian, FT Faculty CFS Professional

Brigham Young University; Lee (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BYU Library seeks a Nursing and Life Sciences Librarian, a full-time faculty position geared toward supporting health sciences education and research. The role emphasizes mentoring, diversity, and collaboration with teaching faculties across health sciences departments.

The librarian will manage collections, teach information literacy, liaison with departments, and contribute to scholarly activity consistent with BYU’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Mentor students as part of an education that strengthens faith, intellect, and lifelong learning.
• Commitment to the university mission and Honor Code; promote belonging.
• Lead library instruction and information literacy initiatives across departments.
• Engage with digital tools and emerging technologies to support collections and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise collection policy statements in assigned subjects.
• Manage print, electronic, and media collections per policy.
• Coordinate with faculty liaisons and departments for curriculum support.
• Teach library instruction classes and provide student and faculty consultations.
• Promote scholarly communication and professional development within the library.

Skills

Mentoring

Citizenship

Instruction/Information Literacy

Technology literacy

Education

MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Master’s/Doctoral in health sciences

Job description

Job Title

BYU Library – Nursing and Life Sciences Librarian, FT Faculty CFS Professional

Posting End Date

22 September 2026

Application Deadline

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, 21 September 2026 @ 11:59 PM (MST)

Position Start Date

1 March 2027

Required Degree

MLS from an ALA-accredited program with an undergraduate degree, minor, or emphasis in the health sciences, life sciences, nursing, or a related field; OR Master’s or doctoral degree in the health sciences, life sciences, nursing, or a related field (candidates hired without an MLS must complete an ALA-accredited MLS within 44 months of hire).

Experience

Additional advanced degree and/or experience with the health sciences, life sciences, nursing, or a related field in an academic environment preferred.

Duties / Expectations

Mentoring

• All library faculty are expected to contribute significantly to an education that is spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, and character building and that leads to lifelong learning and service by mentoring students. This will take place through integration with citizenship and/or professional assignment.

Citizenship (5-10%)

• All library faculty are expected to: Support and further the mission of the university and the Aims of a BYU Education.
• Adhere to the university’s Church Educational System Honor Code and observe university policies.
• Exhibit honor, integrity, collegiality, civility, respect, and concern for others.
• Demonstrate a commitment to creating an atmosphere of unity and belonging at the university.
• Attend department, division, and library meetings, and annual commencement.
• Attend and encourage students to attend devotionals and forums.
• Participate in the intellectual life of the department, library, and university.
• Participate in citizenship (e.g., committee service), leadership (e.g., administrative service), and governance (e.g., participation in hiring and rank and status processes) activities within the department, library, and university.
• Serve the profession, including holding offices and committee assignments in professional associations, organizing professional conferences and panels, editing journals or newsletters, serving on editorial boards, reviewing grant proposals, or serving as scholarly referees.

Professional Duties (70-75%)

• Collection Development/Collection Management. Develop and revise collection policy statements in assigned subjects.
• Develop and manage print, electronic, and media collections in accordance with established policies and procedures in assigned subjects.
• Evaluate collections regularly by conducting specific assessments with the purpose of identifying areas to improve or develop in support of faculty teaching and research.
• Work with teaching faculty in assessing collections to support university curriculum.
• Establish, maintain, and update standing order and approval profiles with vendors.
• Monitor physical condition of general collections, making conservation and preservation decisions as needed.
• Keep students, teaching faculty, and library colleagues informed about new acquisitions.
• Manage gift acquisitions for general collections in assigned subject areas.
• Coordinate purchase of appropriate reference sources for the collection.
• Faculty Liaison/Promotion. Meet and communicate regularly with the chair and teaching faculty in assigned academic departments.
• Meet all new faculty in assigned departments each year.
• Coordinate with other librarians and curators regarding related/joint liaison assignments.
• Instruction/Information Literacy. Analyze curriculum of assigned departments and identify and target critical courses (e.g., capstone courses, and other courses with a research component) for library instruction.
• Develop and promote instructional programs for undergraduates, graduates, and teaching faculty.
• Teach library instruction classes.
• Provide individual library instruction in office.
• Use assessment methods to evaluate student learning and improve instruction.
• Promote faculty and student understanding of contemporary scholarly communication issues and practices.
• Market library resources and services in the assigned subject area.
• Teach courses in academic departments as requested and as appropriate.
• Reference/Research Support. Hold regular office hours for student and faculty consultations.
• Answer phone, email, and other electronic inquiries from students, faculty, and the public.
• Provide relevant online and print subject guides for faculty and students.
• Maintain a working knowledge of help desk policy and procedure and train Science & Engineering Reference staff and student employees in specific tools and strategies in assigned subject areas.
• Employ emerging technologies as appropriate.
• Technology/Digital Projects. Promote and coordinate projects to digitize collections as appropriate.

Professional Development (5-10%)

• Stay abreast of issues, trends, and scholarship in academic librarianship, higher education, scholarly communication, and in assigned subject areas.

Scholarship (10-15%)

• Demonstrate consistent production of high-quality scholarship products that Are a natural outgrowth of performance in the professional assignment.
• Serve to strengthen the librarian’s expertise in library science and/or fields appropriate to subject assignments Involve students where possible.

Statement on Belonging

We are united by our common primary identity as children of God (Acts 17:29; Psalm 82:6) and our commitment to the truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ (BYU Mission Statement). We strive to create a community of belonging composed of students, faculty, and staff whose hearts are knit together in love (Mosiah 18:21) where: All relationships reflect devout love of God and a loving, genuine concern for the welfare of our neighbor (BYU Mission Statement); We value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the community and the richness and strength they bring to our community (1 Corinthians 12:12–27); Our interactions create and support an environment of belonging (Ephesians 2:19); and The full realization of each student’s divine potential is our central focus (BYU Mission Statement).

Relocation / Residence

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Employment Requirements

• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others

BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Contact

[e-mail] 1-801-422-7017