Public Health Librarian - University Libraries

Washington University in St. Louis; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Transit U-Pass

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Public Health Subject Librarian within the STEMB cohort of WashU Libraries.

The role will provide outreach to the Public Health and Society programs, develop diverse collections, and partner with faculty to integrate information literacy into the curriculum. The librarian conducts research services, teaches information literacy, supports systematic reviews with Becker Medical Library, and participates in cross‑functional teams to advance division

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in an academic library.
• Subject knowledge of public health.
• Ability to develop collections and provide information literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provides research services via email, chat, virtual and in-person consultations.
• Designs and delivers information literacy instruction in assigned subjects.
• Develops and maintains subject-specific collections and budgets.
• Liaises with stakeholders and promotes library services and resources.
• Participates in professional development and cross-divisional collaboration.

Skills

Academic Experience

Adaptability

Analytical Reasoning

Detail-Oriented

Interpersonal Communication

Public Health

Teamwork Orientation

Written Communication

Oral Communications

Education

MLIS degree or equivalent

Graduate degree in related disciplines

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Public Health Subject Librarian is a part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Business (STEMB) cohort within the Research and Academic Collaboration Services (RACS) Division in the WashU Libraries. Responsible for providing outreach to the Bursky School of Public Health and to the Public Health and Society undergraduate major in Arts & Sciences. This role develops collections in a variety of material formats to support curriculum, research, and teaching; partners with faculty to integrate information literacy instruction into the curriculum; and provides research services to faculty and students. The Public Health Subject Librarian is expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues at the Becker Medical Library to support systematic and scoping reviews.

As part of the STEMB cohort, this role serves as a subject librarian to departments and/or schools as assigned, collaborates with other members of STEMB to serve shared subject areas, provides reference services in Olin Library, and conducts information literacy instruction for the College Writing program and discipline-specific courses. Additionally, this role serves on a RACS functional team to support strategic initiatives and programs across the RACS division.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Research

• Providesresearch services through email, chat,virtual,and in-personindividual/group consultations, including participating in the on-call reference pool.
• Teachespatronshow tochoose, evaluate,and usetools relevant to their research needs includingdatabases, citation management tools,andAI powered tools.
• Identifies review service needs for Danforth campus, aligning with Becker Medical library where appropriate.
• Referspatrons to other librarians, library staff,andcampusstakeholdersas appropriate.

Teaching & Learning

• Designs,delivers, and assesseseffectiveinstruction inassignedsubject areasand the College Writing program.
• Works with departments to integrate multiple literacies into curriculum and instruction, including information literacy, AI literacy, visual literacy, and data literacy, where appropriate.
• Designs and assesseseffective online learning objects,including working with facultyto integrate library content intothe campus learning management system.
• Develops and enhances teachingskills through active participation inlibrary instruction development programming and reflection.

Collection Development

• Developsandmaintainssubject-specific collection policies.
• Manages,assesses,andmaintainsallocatedcollection budgets,approval plans, and physical and digital materialsin assigned subject areas.
• Engageswith departmental faculty, students, and staff as necessary to inform collection development work.

Outreach and Collaboration

• Liaises with departmental stakeholdersin assigned subject areas,acting as a primary point of contact for faculty and studentsandproactively promoting library services,expertise, and resources.
• Maintains a deep understanding of all patron-facing library units tofacilitateseamless service delivery, collaborating with these units and lending subjectexpertisewhere appropriate.
• Works closely with RACS colleagues through participation on functional teams to advance division-wide priorities and initiatives.
• Maintains awareness of university-wide initiatives including AI literacy programming,participatingas appropriate.

Professional DevelopmentandService

• Participates in library and/or subject-relatedprofessionalorganizations and committees.
• Attends orparticipatesin conferences, webinars, and training to stay current on librarianship and subject areass
• Promotes the WashU Libraries to the University and St. Louis community through participation in committees and projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Occasional travel to other WashU locations.
• Must be able to work in an environment containing possible dust and mold.
• Some off-campus travel may be required in support of professional development or as part of assigned job duties.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLIS degree (or equivalent)and/or a Graduate degree in one or more related disciplines.
• Subject knowledge of public health.
• Two years ofexperience inan academic library.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience in a library or as a subject specialist.
• MLIS and/or Masters or PHD in Public Health.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Academic Experience, Adaptability, Analytical Reasoning, Detail-Oriented, Diversity Awareness, Flexible Mindset, Interpersonal Communication, Library Services, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Public Health, Special Collections, Teamwork Orientation, Written Communication

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.