Health Sciences Librarian - Full Time 8a-4:30p

Centra Health, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Health Sciences Librarian to oversee library operations for the Centra system.

The role maintains nursing and medical core collections, manages circulation and access to print and electronic materials, and conducts literature searches and interlibrary loan services for patrons. The position involves bibliographic instruction, assisting students, faculty and staff, monitoring budgets, and ensuring up-to-date resources.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science.
• Minimum one year of related experience in a medical/health library.
• ALA-accredited Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages library operations for the Centra system.
• Maintains nursing and medical core collections.
• Oversees circulation and access to print and electronic materials.
• Conducts literature searches and inter-library loan activities.
• Engages in bibliographic instruction and provides other library services for patrons.
• Tracks budgets, resources, and usage statistics.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science

ALA-accredited Masters Degree (Preferred)

Tools

DOCLINE

OCLC

CyberTools for Libraries

Job description

Health Sciences Librarian - Full Time 8a-4:30p

Lynchburg, VA, United States

Job Description

The Health Sciences Librarian manages the ongoing operation of the library for the Centra system. Maintains up-to-date nursing and medical core collections. Manages circulation and access to print and electronic materials. Conducts literature searches and inter-library loan materials. Engages in bibliographic instruction and provides other library services for patrons.

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
• Solicits 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

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Library Science
• Preferred Education: ALA-accredited Masters Degree
• Required Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a medical or health professional library

Job Info

• Job Identification 20936
• Job Category Non Clinical Professional
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 01:12 PM
• Locations 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US