Health & Human Services Librarian
J. M. Atkins Library, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Position # 002156
APPLY TO: https://jobs.uncc.edu/postings/14821
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing research intensive University offering over 28,500 students a variety of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library is a comprehensive research library with over 1.9 million printed books, 930,000 e-books, over 400 databases, approximately 75,000 journals and an annual budget of over $10 million.
UNC Charlotte is located in the largest city in North Carolina, a beautiful southern city of 775,202 with over 1.5 million in the greater metropolitan area, in one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Located on a 1,000 acre wooded campus, the University is accessible to the city's performing arts and cultural and sports events and to recreational lakes.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte invites applications for a Health & Human Services Librarian to provide research support for students and faculty in the academic programs of the College of Health & Human Services. As an engaged faculty librarian in Research & Instructional Services, the person in this position will design and teach instructional sessions, provide in-depth, specialized research consultation and reference services, and assist with collection development for assigned academic programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional experience in an academic library, health sciences library, or relevant clinical setting.
- Two or more years of instructional or liaison experience in an academic research library
- Experience with systematic reviews and evidence-based practice protocols
- Familiarity with relevant health and human services databases (such as CINAHL, PubMed, Medline, Social Services Abstracts, or other related resources)
- Knowledge of the research needs of students and faculty at a Doctoral Intensive Institution
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and to create an environment of mutual respect
- Knowledge of relevant professional and technological issues in assigned areas
- Ability to work effectively in an organization in which change is both necessary and constant
- Demonstrated commitment to exceptional public service
- Intellectual curiosity and adaptability
APPLY TO: https://jobs.uncc.edu/postings/14821