Health Sciences Librarian

Posting Number:

S000815

Position Title:

Health Sciences Librarian

Department:

Library

Division:

Academic Affairs

Supervisor Title:

Director of Library Services

Status:

Full Time Regular

Position Summary:

To provide library services to the Health Sciences programs, including Applied Health Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nutrition Science, Sport Management, Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, and Nursing. This is a Librarian level position that, in conjunction with other librarians, participates in reference, liaison, outreach, instruction, and collection development activities.

Description of Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in reference, liaison, and collection development activities for the Health Sciences, including but not limited to:

• Provide reference service at scheduled times.
• Provide research support for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.
• Participate in collection development and library instruction responsibilities including assessment, purchasing, and weeding.

2. Teach course integrated instructional sessions for students, faculty, and staff, which may include team-teaching.
3. Prepare instructional materials in a variety of modalities, maintain content in digital tools like LibGuides, and collaborate with others when appropriate.
4. With the Director’s approval, may participate in library grant applications.
5. Cooperate as a team member with the library services staff in performing any duties essential to efficient library operations.
6. Attend seminars and training sessions to improve or update position-oriented skills and knowledge, when appropriate and funds permit.
7. Participate in local, state, and national library organizations, when appropriate and funds permit.
8. Fulfill other job-related duties as assigned by designated supervisor(s).
OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
2. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
3. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College.
• Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills as well as interpersonal and organization skills required.
• Strong supervisory skills essential.
• Knowledge of access and technical services functions and workflows required.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret statistical data for effective library system planning.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a staff where cooperation and teamwork are essential.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The person in this position should have library or educational experience that enables them to support faculty, undergraduates, and graduates in the Health Sciences. This person is part of a highly collaborative team and works with the campus community so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Education/Training:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution is required.

Experience:

Work experience or education in the Health Sciences is required. Reference experience and knowledge of online and print resources and services is required. Teaching or library instruction experience is strongly preferred. Collection development experience in an academic library setting is preferred.

Is This a Temporary Position?:

No

Employment Conditions:

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies:

1

EEO Statement:

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.