Clinical Health Sciences Librarian

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Health Sciences Librarian to manage library operations for the Centra system, maintain nursing and medical core collections, oversee circulation and access to print and electronic materials, and conduct literature searches and inter-library loan activities.

The role includes bibliographic instruction, staff training, and providing library services to patrons in both on-site and remote contexts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Library Science is required.
• ALA-accredited Masters is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of related experience in a medical or health professional library.

Responsibilities

• Monitors library expenses and budget status
• Participates in systematic library evaluation to meet users' information needs
• Seeks opportunities to enhance library service delivery
• Monitors working condition of library computers, printers and copier
• Submits library service and activities reports
• Maintains Centra Library Services intranet site
• Prepares purchase orders to secure new reference materials periodicals and supplies
• Reviews and culls library collections according to established policy
• Updates print and electronic journal subscriptions annually
• Maintains current library holdings database in the CyberTools for Libraries Integrated Library System
• Solicts recommendations from Centra College, Nursing Research Councils and library users when evaluating/updating core holdings
• Monitors and addresses access challenges to library's electronic resources
• Tracks usage statistics for electronic resources
• Administers OpenAnthens
• Conducts literature searches using appropriate databases and electronic resources
• Oversees DOCLINE and OCLC interlibrary loan network participation
• Serves as a resource to individuals and groups engaged in research and special projects
• Provides training and education materials to students, faculty and staff in the library and off-site
• Conducts individual and small group tutorials
• Teaches literature searches as related to evidenced-based practices
• Maintains Centra Library Service page in Learning Management System for Centra College
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time

Skills

Literature searches

Training and education materials

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science

ALA-accredited Masters Degree

Tools

OpenAnthens

DOCLINE

OCLC

CyberTools for Libraries

Job description

Centra Health in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Health Sciences Librarian to manage library operations for the Centra system, maintain nursing and medical core collections, oversee circulation and access to print and electronic materials, and conduct literature searches and inter-library loan activities.

The role includes bibliographic instruction, staff training, and providing library services to patrons in both on-site and remote contexts as needed.