Description:

The University of Houston Libraries seeks a highly creative candidate for the position of Health Sciences Librarian at the new Health Sciences Library, located in the main campus biomedical district. The Library serves the Colleges of Nursing, Optometry, and Pharmacy, as well as other health-related research initiatives throughout the University. In addition to the responsibilities for instruction, collection development, and research support, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with others to develop and assess new and specialized services to meet the needs of faculty, researchers and graduate students in alignment with the University Libraries Strategic Plan. The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with staff and librarians throughout the Libraries, including in Liaison Services, Digital Research Services, and the Art & Architecture and Music Libraries. The Health Sciences Librarian reports to the Director of Library Services for the Health Sciences. There will be opportunities to develop expertise and contribute to the development of new services and initiatives.

The University of Houston is a dynamic, forward moving university with goals emphasizing both national research competitiveness and student success. Librarians are expected to proactively develop partnerships with faculty to advance these initiatives and contribute to departmental priorities in alignment with the UH Libraries 2017-2021 Strategic Plan.

The Health Sciences Librarian is a librarian position. Librarians hold academic rank pursuant to the University of Houston Libraries Bylaws Document. They are expected to develop a record of service, scholarship and professional involvement. The UH Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.

Applicants should submit the names and contact information for 3 professional references as part of the application. At time of application an unofficial transcript of the ALA-accredited library/information science degree is requested. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Please also visit the University of Houston Libraries Employment page for more information about the Libraries and a detailed position announcement: http://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Qualifications :

Required: Master s degree from an ALA-accredited program; Ability to work strategically and collaboratively with stakeholders in a complex changing environment; Professional experience in a health sciences library, academic library, or relevant healthcare setting; or demonstrated awareness of patron needs in an academic, health sciences library; Demonstrated interest or experience in teaching; or a strong commitment to student success and student learning; Demonstrated excellent communication skills.

Preferred: Experience searching and teaching relevant medical databases such as PubMed and CINAHL; Knowledge of or experience with evidence-based practice, research data management, and tools for demonstrating research impact; Knowledge of relevant research and publishing processes; Experience or interest in online instruction.


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