Health Science Librarian - University of Bridgeport.
Reporting to the University Librarian, the Health Science Librarian is a
full-time, 10-month (see schedule below) position that works as a part
of a team of Librarians providing reference and instruction services.
The Health Science Librarian serves as the expert for
all of the Health Science programs including Nursing, Physician
Assistant Institute, Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine,
Acupuncture, Nutrition and Dental Hygiene and is the liaison to all of
the Health Science/Science programs.
The incumbent is responsible for understanding,
publicizing, and updating Evidence Informed Practice Information
Literacy; creating and maintaining the Health related research guides,
handouts, web pages, tutorials, rubrics, assessment tools, collection
development, and benchmarking the Health Science collections. The Health
Science Librarian, with the assistance of the Library technical team,
is responsible for the optimal look and functionality of all of the
Health Science databases, modules, web pages, software and the
Anatomical Collections.
Librarians contribute to the leadership of the
University through participation in University-wide committees and
through professional relationships and activities. They participate in
leadership of the Library by setting a professional example and
monitoring the activities of library staff and services offered with a
goal of quality customer service, positivity, acceptance of University
limitations and continuous improvement of services.
The Health Science Librarian typical schedule is 11:00
AM – 7:00 PM Monday through Friday with occasional schedule changes for
9:30 AM classes. Summer hours are subject to change. This 10 month
librarian has approximately 4.5 weeks off after both the fall and spring
final exams.
Responsibilities: Answer Questions in-person, by
telephone, online, and via email. Teach Information Literacy as a member
of the Library Instruction Team. Develop curriculum content, rubrics,
assessment tools, information literacy skills tests, web-based
tutorials, modules for Evidence Informed Health Information Literacy.
Write & Maintain the Evidence Based pages of the Information Lit.
Plan/Web Page. Develop all Health Sciences Collections collaborating
with faculty on collection needs and benchmarking individual
collections. Keep other librarians informed of Evidence Informed
Practice, updates, practices, AMA initiatives. Maintain the Anatomical
Collections and Health Science Databases. Communicate with Health
Science faculty and Maintain the H.S. Outreach program. Act as a Member
of the Library Professional Team Monitoring Quality of Service Provided
by Staff, Reporting Issues Observed. Maintain an atmosphere conducive to
learning in the Library by enforcing Library policies, especially noise
policies. On occasion, assist with health science related Interlibrary
Loan (docline). Back Up the I.T. help desk and Access Services as
needed. Other work related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited
program. 1+ year experience in a Medical library or as a Health Science
liaison. Ability to read and order in Library of Congress Classification
Scheme. Expert knowledge of Health Sci. databases, MeSH, EBP or EIP,
medical terminology. Demonstrated skills in Office, Access, Excel, Word,
AMA Style, ILS. Flexibility and Strong interpersonal skills, ability to
establish positive, productive working relationships with staff and
students including International and first generation. Prefer
Undergraduate degree in science or health.
The University of Bridgeport is committed to building a
diverse university community and encourages members of underrepresented
groups to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. To apply, see https://jobs.bridgeport.edu/
It is the policy of the University of Bridgeport to
prohibit discrimination in admissions, educational programs and
employment, and in the provision of services on the basis of legally
protected class characteristics (unless there is a bona fide
occupational qualification related to employment), or any other unlawful
factor. Protected class characteristics include race, color, ethnicity,
religion, age, creed, ancestry, workplace hazards to reproductive
systems, sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual harassment),
marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, pregnancy, national origin, physical/mental/learning
disability, veteran status and any other group protected by civil rights
laws.
The University of Bridgeport complies with Clery Act
and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies.
Copies of University of Bridgeport Annual Security and Fire Report
reports are available here.
