Librarian, Health and Natural Sciences

High Point University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health and Natural Sciences Librarian at High Point University coordinates research support, instructional services, and learning space operations for the university's natural and health sciences programs. This role advances student learning and faculty research through discipline-specific instruction, research consultation, and evidence-based practices in a vibrant academic library environment.

Collaborating across schools, the librarian helps integrate library resources into coursework,

Qualifications

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• 2–4 years of experience in an academic library preferred.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops or instructional sessions.
• Experience supervising student employees or coordinating service desks preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate within the library and university community.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference, research and instructional support.
• Design and deliver in-person and online library instruction for health and natural sciences programs.
• Serve as library liaison to undergraduate and graduate programs, building relationships with faculty.
• Contribute to collection development and assessment to support teaching and research.
• Promote and support use of the Institutional Repository for work by students and staff.

Skills

Instructional support

Research consultations

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

MLIS from ALA-accredited program

Job description

The Health and Natural Sciences Librarian

TheHealthand Natural SciencesLibrarian coordinates research support, instructional services, and learning space operations serving the University’s natural and health sciences programs.This position advances student learning and faculty research through specialized, discipline-specific instruction, research consultation, and scholarly support grounded in evidence-based research practices. In addition to academic responsibilities, the librarian playsa central rolein the daily operation and ongoing development of health and natural sciences research support, working collaboratively to ensure the space functions as an effective environment for study, research, and academic engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program
• Experience and Training 2–4 years of experience in an academic library preferred.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, programming, or instructional sessions.
• Experience supervising student employees or coordinating service desks preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strongorientationtowardinstructionandreferenceservices.
• Knowledge of the academic research process.
• Strongoralandwrittencommunicationsskillsand the abilitytoworkcollaborativelywithinthelibraryandUniversitycommunity.
• Strongorganizationalskillsand attentiontodetail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reference,Researchand Instructional Support Design and deliver in-person and online library instruction supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in health, healthcare, and the natural sciencesin the Congdon School of Health Sciences, Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, School of Optometry, Teresa Caine School of Nursing, Wanek School of Natural Sciences, and the Workman School of Dental Medicine. Provide researchassistanceand consultation informed by evidence‑based practice and research methodologies used in the sciences. Provideexpert-level search strategy,literaturereview, and tool evaluation guidance to faculty research partners using systematic, scoping, and/or narrative review techniques. Support student and faculty use of discipline‑specific information resources, citation practices, and research tools. Contribute to the development of instructional approaches that align libraryexpertisewith curricular and programmatic needs.

Faculty Engagement, Collection Development, and Departmental Liaison Work Serve as library liaison to undergraduate and graduate natural and health sciences programs, cultivating sustained relationships with faculty and academic units. Collaborate with faculty to integrate research instruction and library resources into coursework and assignments. Evaluate potential acquisitions of health sciences and related library materials to support teaching and research. Apply subject knowledge and awareness of curricular trends to inform collection decisions. Contribute to ongoing assessment of resources supporting health sciences programs. Represent library services within academic departments, ensuring that evolving teaching and research needsinformlibrary priorities. Promote and support student use of HPU Libraries’ Institutional Repository to curate and present academic and professional work for workforce readiness and co‑authorship opportunities.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Lauren Ksa, Assistant Director, Head of Research and Instructional Services at [e-mail].

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

High Point University is a God, family and country school.

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.

The University encourages all applicants to apply.