Health Sciences Librarian

Marshall B Ketchum University; Fullerton (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Free vision exams

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Marshall B. Ketchum University seeks a Health Sciences Librarian to lead information literacy classes, research sessions, and clinical support across MBKU health programs.

The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with Pharmacy, PA, Optometry, and DMSc programs, and participation in professional activities. A hybrid work arrangement is available with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited library school.
• 2–4 years of relevant library experience.
• Experience teaching library instruction sessions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of library ethics and professional standards.
• AHIP certification and advanced search skills in health sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Pharmacy Librarian for the College of Pharmacy and provide instructional support for SPAS, DMSc, SCCO, and IPE.
• Deliver library instruction, research consultations, and literature searching.
• Build relationships with faculty, staff, and students to support research.
• Assist patrons with reference, copyright guidance, and citation management.
• Develop outreach to promote library programs and monitor social media.
• Participate in collection development and assess health science databases.

Skills

Library ethics

Teaching sessions

Team player

Health sciences

Education

MLIS / Master’s in Library Science

2–4 years experience

Tools

PubMed

ClinicalKey

LibGuides

DOCLINE

EBSCO / GOBI

Koha

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Fullerton - Fullerton, CA 92831, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year, Marshall B. Ketchum University seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative professional to serve as its Health Sciences Librarian.

The Health Sciences Librarian serves as the Library’s primary instructor, developing and delivering engaging information literacy classes, research sessions, and clinical support across MBKU’s health science programs.

The Health Sciences Librarian is also responsible for fostering strong relationships through outreach initiatives across MBKU departments, as well as participating in the advancement of the health sciences library profession and other communities of professional practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for teaching and healthcare, a commitment to student success and professionalization, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Pharmacy Librarian for the College of Pharmacy, and as the main point of contact for instructional needs for all programs, including: the School of Physician Assistant Studies (SPAS) and Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), and Interprofessional Education (IPE). Attend monthly Pharmacy meetings and participate in academic committees such as AI, IDEA and IPE.
• Provide library instructional services including traditional classroom and active learning methods, research consultations, and literature searching, among other activities.
• Provide one-on-one teaching sessions and specialized search assistance; build relationships with faculty, staff, and students that support all research endeavors.
• Assist library patrons with reference and informational needs. Provide copyright guidance, following best practices and utilizing the Copyright Clearance Center, citation management, and support with EndNote.
• Develop outreach activities and communication to promote library programming, resources, and services. Provide updates and monitor social media accounts such as Instagram. Serve on library, university, and professional committees.
• Assist Director with collection development. Assess relevance and potential application and utility of new and updated health science and medical databases.
• Participate and present at professional library events and conferences, seminars, and network committees; read professional literature; attend and participate in staff meetings, campus professional development and safety training.
• Manage the library in the absence of the Director. This includes supervising, training, and monitoring student workers.
• Complete special projects and assigned tasks.

The library team works cooperatively, is cross-trained, and shares responsibility for certain tasks such as:

• Archives/Exhibits/Displays include developing and arranging new exhibits for library displays on campus and online using tools such as Seeklight and JSTOR’s online repository.
• Binding includes tasks such as preparing Faculty Books and repairing damaged items.
• Cataloging includes preparing bibliographic records, using bibliographic utilities, ordering and processing new resources for online or print reserves.
• Circulation includes proactively monitoring the front desk to support faculty, staff, and students, and tasks such as maintaining circulation records and equipment, checking items in and out.
• Content Management/Social Media includes creating and updating the library website and LibGuides, instructional materials, and web tutorials. Record and edit tutorials using screen capture software. Provide original content and post to Social Media outlets.
• Interlibrary Loan/Table of Contents distribution includes processing and receiving requests for items the library borrows from other institutions using DOCLINE and disseminating TOCs to faculty
• Statistics include collecting and analyzing usage statistics of library resources, designing and conducting assessments of services for MBKU and ACRL using survey programs such as Qualtrix.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To complete this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Library ethics and professional standards.
• Experience teaching library instruction sessions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Certification with Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP)
• Proficiency with search techniques across a variety of health sciences and biomedical resources such as in-depth experience with PubMed and Clinical Key.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, and experience using content management software such as LibGuides. ILL systems such as DOCLINE, vendor management systems such as EBSCO/GOBI, and Library Management Systems such as Koha and new technological processes, trends, equipment, digital resources and databases.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in library science (M.L.I.S.) or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school.
• Two to four years of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of three (3) days on-site and two (2) days remote.

About the University: SEE YOURSELF HERE

Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution.

MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies, College of Pharmacy and the Doctor of Medical Science Program (DMSc) .

MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904

In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession. He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.

In the early ‘70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry. But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.

BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION

Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.

Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment. By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.

INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE LEADERS

At Marshall B. Ketchum University, we have led the way in interprofessional healthcare, building on a century of experience as an optometry school. In 2012, the first Physician Assistant program in Orange County was added, followed by the College of Pharmacy program in 2014. Most recently in 2024, we expanded our offerings with the addition of the fully-online Doctor of Medical Science(DMSc) program. Side‑by‑side in group discussions, community service, and clinical experience, our OD, PA, PharmD and DMSc students learn what it means to deliver patient-centered health care as a collaborative team of professionals.

BENEFITS

MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).

MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).