Medical Librarian

Lincoln Memorial University; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Memorial University Reed Health Sciences Library seeks a Medical Librarian to support the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Physician Assistant Studies program on the LMU Harrogate campus. Responsibilities include reference services, collection development, and bibliographic instruction for faculty, staff, and students.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues, promote information literacy, and maintain library resources while contributing to campus

Qualifications

• ALA accredited Masters in Library Science
• Ability to occasionally travel

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services and bibliographic instruction to LMU programs on the Harrogate campus
• Develop and manage library collections for the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant Studies
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote information literacy and research skills
• Maintain and update library web resources and provide user support

Job description

The Medical Librarian shall be responsible for providing reference assistance, collection development, and bibliographic instruction to the Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine ( DCOM ) and the Physician Assistant Studies program as well as other faculty, staff, and students as needed. This individuals primary responsibilities will be to provide library services support to the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant Studies program on the Harrogate campus

Required Qualifications

ALA accredited Masters in Library Science;*ability to occasionally travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Academy of Health Information Professionals ( AHIP ) credential or provisional membership; additional advanced degree in an area relevant to LMUs programs

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Harrogate

Job Duty

Job Duty

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large

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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large

Job Duty

participate on university committees

Job Duty

participate in the continued development of Reed Health Sciences Librarys collection of resources (print and electronic)

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maintain and update Reed Health Sciences Library website in collaboration with other librarians

Job Duty

provide bibliographic instruction and reference services to LMU programs, specifically to the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Physician Assistant Studies program

Job Duty

provide reference service for residential and extended campus medical students and faculty via face-to-face, telephone, e-mail, and Web

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review, maintain, and assist in developing documentation to support strategic planning and assessment processes

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evaluate, collect, and discard, information resources of the Health Sciences Library

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participate in faculty and student library and technology workshops

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remain abreast of current or relevant professional developments

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participate in departmental planning and decision-making and implementation of library and departmental policies

Job Duty

market the health sciences library services and the mission of LMU to the patrons of the library and the academic community at large

Job Duty

complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports in conjunction with the Director of Library as necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs

Job Duty

maintain strict confidentiality regarding library patron records and other University matters

Job Duty

perform other duties as assigned

Posting Number

Posting Number S05447P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/14/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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