Excellence,
teamwork, leadership, innovation and commitment to diversity, equity
and inclusion. These are the values that define UConn Health and we are
looking for team members who share these same values. Our health
sciences library has an exciting opportunity for a full time clinical
librarian to join our team. The person in this position supports and
advances library clinical programs through clinical information services
and outreach, provides reference, research and consultation services to
serve the information needs of clinical professionals in the health
sciences community.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the supervisor of Research and Instruction Services (RIS).
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May lead/supervise lower rank library staff members as assigned.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED: Industry-leading health insurance
options and affordability. Generous vacation and sick-time plans.
Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options). Tuition
waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members.
Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas. State of
the art facility and campus environments. Progressive leadership and
educational development programs available.
Schedule: 40 hrs per wk, Variable hours
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assess the community need for library clinical
services, identify the on going clinical interests of team members,
reach out to selected health professional teams and develop
objectives,action plan and assessment tools. Work s a member of a
selected multi-professional clinical team to provide evaluated clinical
evidence for patient care at the time and point of need for clinical
professionals. Build relationships with selected teams by attending
patient care rounds, case reviews, audits and other departmental and
committee meetings. Perform literature searches. Provide reference
service. Work with faculty, residents, staff and students to identify
collaborators, partners and health care professionals for new clinical
service initiatives. Recommend new materials to enhance the library
collection and support academic programs in the institution. Remain
updated on changing needs and emerging trends related to health
education in the fields of medicine, dental medicine and public health.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Serve as a
liaison to academic programs and clinical programs and complete projects
assigned by supervisor as needed. Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Demonstrated knowledge of library
resources related to the position. Demonstrated knowledge of health
information literacy principles and clinical librarian practices related
to the position. Ability to align current library tools, services and
opportunities to support clinical librarian program, research,
publications and scholarship among constituents. Demonstrated public
service skills and strong commitment to customer service. Evidence of
reliable, effective, and professional interpersonal, oral and written
communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently
and collaboratively with an open approach to problem solving and
recommending, implementing and supporting solutions. Some supervisory
ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
A Master's Degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the
American Library Association, plus one (1) year of post graduate degree
employment in a relevant area of professional library work. A minimum of
one (1) year of experience must have been at a level equivalent to
Librarian 1.
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum
of two years professional related experience. Demonstrated experience
providing clinical librarian services in a health care setting.
Demonstrated experience providing health literacy support for clinical
and academic programs. Demonstrated knowledge of clinical librarian
program issues and trends. Experience providing reference services
through using specialized databases and reference materials to conduct
research for evidence based medical information. Conduct literature
searching using evidence based tools and resources. Demonstrated
involvement in professional development. Experience with evidence based
medical resources and development of clinical librarian program
initiatives. Experience in providing advanced information services in an
academic library.
Full Time Equivalent Minimum Salary: $70,512.00
UConn Health is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.
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