Librarian

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works as part of a team of librarians whose expertise and knowledge base support educational, clinical, research, and administrative activities at the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS). Specifically, this includes teaching of classes, expert searching of the health science literature, reference services, unit liaisons, creation and maintenance of resource guides and other web content, and clinical, data, and research services in support of USAHS students, faculty and staff.   

Responsible for the management of all activities associated with the campus library including supervising library assistant, maintaining library resources, providing library services, and maintaining an appropriate environment. This is an onsite position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct health science students within  Information Literacy skills , including evidence-based practice, information literacy, and the research process.
• Create instructional materials in multiple formats (videos, online tutorials, resource guides, Blackboard classes, etc.) for use by students, residents, flex, faculty, and staff.
• Lead library instruction efforts and planning, in collaboration with faculty and Program Directors.
• Conduct classes and workshops for students, faculty, and staff on the use of medical, nursing, and other health sciences-related services and resources.
• Collaborate with faculty and library staff to plan, deliver, and assess library and instructional services.
• Provide innovative evidence-based practice and information literacy instruction.
• Perform advanced subject-specific professional library work and related tasks as required primarily in the graduate disciplines at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
• Work collaboratively with library, faculty and staff to support the development of inclusive and representative programming and services that are accessible and meet the needs of USAHS strategic priorities. 
• Engage in bibliographic searches and the library’s evidence synthesis review service, including systematic reviews, in collaboration with faculty, residents, students, administrators, and staff.
• Consult with graduate students and faculty on individual or group-related research projects.
• Assess library needs of health science students, faculty, researchers, and clinicians.
• Train library patrons on use of electronic resources and citation management tools such as PubMed/MEDLINE, ProQuest, CINAHL, Cochrane, Nursing, DynaMed, and others.
• Serve as Library Liaison with designated departments on campus to increase awareness of library resources and services.
• Provide guidance for compliance with the Scholarly Skills Community and others.
• Advise on the depositing of publications, data sets, and other research output by UM researchers/authors into SOAR@ USA research information hub.
• Awareness of Innovative Technologies such as: 3D Printers, Virtual Reality and others.
• Collection development policies and procedures.
• Teaches information literacy and library skills to students and faculty, including one shot sessions, embedding in courses, and additional workshops or webinars, as appropriate.
• Works with faculty members, program directors, and instructional designers to incorporate information literacy and library resources into courses and programs on their campus.
• Adheres to a regular, assigned schedule of monitoring the library’s chat service and general library email inbox, responding to questions and requests that come in during that time.
• Processes interlibrary loan and other resource requests.
• Assists in the maintenance of library website and online content, including library guides, videos, and social media content.
• Manages collection development and acquisitions for print resources and provides input for collection development of electronic resources.
• Catalogs materials and provides/maintains authority control in the integrated library system.
• Participates in University committees and local/state/national library association committees; engages in professional development including conferences, training, research, and/or publication. 
• Directs the activities of the library services desk.
• Maintains and manages the physical library space on their campus.
• Trains and supervises the Assistant Librarian where applicable.
• In the absence of the Assistant Librarian:
  • Troubleshoots problems with library technology such as printers, 3-D printers, virtual reality devices and programs, copiers, computers, etc.
  • Trains, schedules, and supervises part-time student library workers.
  • Proctors individual exams as requested according to the Library Proctoring Policy.
  • Orients new students to library services and collections. 
  • Maintains borrower records in library information management system.
  • Notifies students of outstanding fines and collects monies.
• Understands, upholds, and enforces all library policies and procedures.
• Meets regularly with other library staff on all campuses to enhance library experience.
• Contributes to university-wide library projects.
• Contributes to meeting the goals in the Library Long Range Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to travel.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supervises Assistant Librarian (where applicable) or Student workers (where applicable).

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

REPORTS TO:  Director of Library Services

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:  Assistant Librarian (where applicable); Student workers (where applicable)

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent computer skills and the ability to new learn new software programs easily.
• Self-directed worker with the ability to accomplish projects with little direct supervision.
• Excellent written and face-to-face communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform tasks in a timely manner, even while multi-tasking.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities or scheduling.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Working knowledge of office management software packages.
• Supervisory experience.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Masters in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program
• Two or more years of library experience, preferably in a health sciences library or in a health care environment, and including the use of library information management systems, cataloging, reference, online literature searching, acquisitions/collection development, and library instruction.

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position:

• Communication: Excellent written and face-to-face communication skills. Professional demeanor.
• Initiative: Problem-solver oriented. 
• Dependability/Adaptability: Recognizes/responds to unanticipated events and requirements.  Customer-focused, with demonstrated experience and ability to be flexible with changing priorities, demands and requests.  Ability to work independently or with little supervision.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Promotes teamwork, and leads by example, while successfully collaborating across functions and departments.
• Planning/Organization: Demonstrates ability to manage time and priorities.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex and diverse information.
• Personal Responsibility: Trustworthy with unyielding integrity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting , e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.