Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Information and Education Services Librarian - University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington
Information and Education Services Librarian - University of Connecticut Health Center,
Farmington. Entry Level. The Lyman Maynard Stowe Library at the
University of Connecticut Health Center (UCHC) invites applications for
an Information and Education Services Librarian position. This position
reports to the Library’s Information and Educational Services
Department. The recently renovated Library is a highly respected
department providing services and resources to UCHC’s School of
Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, and School of Graduate Studies. In
addition, it serves the information needs of UCHC’s significant research
programs and the John Dempsey Hospital. The library is an early adopter
and advocate for new technology including the support of PDAs for
students and faculty. More information about the library is at http://library.uchc.edu.
The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically
diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Minimum Qualifications Required:
Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Understanding of professional principles
and practices of library science concepts in a university, research,
public or academic health science setting; basic knowledge of
specialized functional procedures; working knowledge of library systems,
techniques, resources and equipment including a full range of computer
based and automatic equipment/systems; ability to work collaboratively
with public, technical and automated library services staff; excellent
interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communications skills;
ability to analyze and solve moderately complex problems relating to
library methods and procedures. Education Requirements: An
ALA-accredited graduate degree (Master of Library Science). Preferred
Qualifications: Basic sciences undergraduate degree and/or background;
experience teaching to a variety of audience levels; knowledge of
searching medical and life science literature; working knowledge of Web
2.0 and current technologies. Examples of Duties: The Information and
Education Services Librarian serves as liaison for departments within
UCHC; helps support and further develop the application of
evidence-based medicine and new information technology; teaches high
level evidence-based medicine searching skills; recommends changes in
library policies affecting the department; interacts with faculty and
students to assess curriculum; provides reference assistance at Service
Desk; serves and provides leadership in committees; teaches library
skills classes; provides orientation and tours for new faculty/students;
works on projects as assigned; may assist in conducting performance
evaluations; interviews and makes recommendations in hiring temporaries;
participates in the hiring of professionals; may prepare reports and
correspondence; assists with department and library long range planning;
recommends purchases of library materials and equipment; attends
professional meetings and participates in professional organizations;
performs related duties as required. Schedule: 40 hours weekly; 8:00am –
5:00pm Monday – Friday. Flexibility necessary to accommodate
departmental needs. Applications: Interested and qualified candidates
please apply on line to http://jobs.uchc.edu
and indicate search number 2014-776. Please upload a cover letter,
resume, and references with your application. We're looking at
candidates on a rolling basis. Full Time Equivalent Minimum Salary:
$58,178.
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Location:
Farmington, CT, USA