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. Due to a
retirement, our health sciences library has an exciting opportunity for a
full time Instruction Librarian to join our team.The person in this
position supports and advances library instructional programs through
the application of information literacy standards, instructional design
principles, educational technologies and ongoing assessment efforts. The
Instruction Librarian provides services to support the educational
experience for students, support staff and faculty in various programs,
performs literature searches, outreach to the academic community and
offers quality, multidisciplinary reference service to library users.
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: Design Instructional materials and develop learning
objectives, assessment tools, and define learning outcomes in different
learning environments to promote lifelong learning and enhance
information literacy skills. Provide course related and course
integrated library instruction, in-person and virtual instructional
service and develop instructional materials in various formats to help
library users learn how to successfully navigate and use library
resources. Perform literature searches. Provide reference service. Work
with faculty, residents, staff and students to identify collaborators,
partners and health care professionals for new instructional initiatives
and curriculum support teaching opportunities. 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 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 information literacy instructional
and teaching practices related to the position. Ability to align current
library tools, services and opportunities to support health information
literacy learning, 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 library instruction in health care setting. Demonstrated
experience providing health literacy support with academic programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of health educational issues and trends.
Experience providing reference services through using specialized
databases and reference materials to conduct research for medical
information. Conduct literature searching using evidence based tools and
resources. Demonstrated involvement in professional development.
Experience with health resources and development of online instructional
modules or tutorials. Experience in providing advanced information
services in an academic library.
Full Time Equivalent Minimum Salary: $70,512.00
Why UConn Health:
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is
entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its
mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human
health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health
since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine
and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of
groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical
care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just
over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research
endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to
innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the
practitioners of tomorrow.
UConn Health is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at www.ethics.state.ct.us
All Workforce Members are required to have or obtain a COVID-19
vaccination as a term and condition of employment or to work in any
UConn Health facility unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.
All Workforce Members shall be required to report their vaccine status
and to provide approved documentation as proof of receipt of the
vaccine. All new Workforce Members shall be required to provide proof of
their vaccine status prior to the start of their employment. All
records of vaccinations and approved exemptions will be maintained by
Employee Health Services. Additional information regarding this policy
may be found at this link.
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