Health Professions, Science and Technology Librarian

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Health Professions, Science and Technology Librarian at Bellarmine University. This position involves acting as the primary contact for health professions, enhancing information literacy, and providing research assistance to users.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in library science and strong skills in public service. Responsibilities include managing resources, collaborating with faculty, and staying updated on emerging trends in library science.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Knowledge of major health sciences databases such as PubMed and CINAHL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison to health professions and science departments.
• Provide reference and research assistance to patrons.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance information literacy.

Skills

Strong public service orientation

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of health sciences literature

Ability to use databases like PubMed

Strong written communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science

Job description

Job Description

Bellarmine University Library is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Health Professions, Science and Technology Librarian to serve as the primary contact for health professions and science departments, promoting the library’s resources and services.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the library liaison to the health professions and sciences departments on campus, facilitating use of information resources and services by faculty, students, and staff in support of evidence-based practice and scholarly work.
• Provide in-depth reference and research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and other patrons, both in person and virtually, teaching them to identify and use information resources and evaluate their quality.
• Collaborate with faculty to deliver course-related and course-integrated instruction in person and online to enhance information literacy, citation management, and evidence-based practice.
• Create and develop instructional materials such as research guides (LibGuides) and video tutorials for the library website.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of library resources.
• Manage and support ScholarWorks, the library’s institutional repository (BePress/Digital Commons).
• Serve on appropriate committees, task forces, and working groups at the library, university, state, regional, and/or national levels.
• Maintain awareness of developments in library science and emerging information trends in health sciences.
• Assist as needed with circulation, technical processing, and other aspects of library operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Library Services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Strong public service orientation and skills, tact, and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment as well as independently.
• Knowledge of health sciences and evidence-based practice literature, resources, and tools.
• Knowledge of major health sciences databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library, and ability to use them effectively.
• Ability to use current technologies and discovery tools and to learn new tools for delivering library services.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Experience in an academic, special, or medical library (preferred).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.