Librarian

University of North Texas System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is hiring a part-time Librarian to support education, research, and engagement efforts.

The role focuses on specialized reference services and instructional content for health sciences users. The position requires a Master's in library or information science and one year of academic library experience, with strong service orientation and communications skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library or information science is required.
• One year of professional librarian experience in an academic setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Support reference and education needs as part of the Library Education, Research, and Engagement team.
• Develop tutorials, videos, and online research guides.
• Provide reference assistance and instruction, including triage of virtual questions.
• Create and deliver content on evidence-based practice and information literacy.
• Provide advanced literature search support to liaison librarians as needed.

Education

Master's degree in library or information science

1 year professional librarian experience in academic setting

Tools

SpringShare

Job description

Title: Librarian

Employee Classification: Professional - HRLY

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-VP, Library

Department: HSC-Library-300540

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $32.00/hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports the education, research, patient care, and community service missions of the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) by meeting the information needs of faculty, students, staff, and the local health sciences community.

Position Overview

The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a part-time, hourly librarian to support Lewis Library's Education, Research, and Engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in library or information science and one (1) year of experience as a professional librarian in an academic setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong service orientation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an open approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Two years of experience in reference, data, scholarly communications, student success, or research related position in an academic setting.
• Experience creating and editing educational videos.
• Demonstrated experience providing reference services and performing literature searches using specialized databases, evidence-based resources, and reference materials in the health sciences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience using emerging technologies for education and curriculum development.
• Experience using SpringShare.

Job Duties

• Works as part of the Library Education, Research, and Engagement team supporting the overall reference and education need by providing specialized reference services.
• Contribute to the development of tutorials, videos, and other related online research guides.
• Provide reference assistance and instruction as assigned, including top-tier triage of virtual reference questions.
• Prepare, create, and deliver content on evidence-based practice and information literacy to users online and in person.
• Provide advanced literature search support to liaison librarians as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

15 - 19 hours per week (in-person)

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.