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Clinical Librarian, University of Louisville (apply by March 23)

  • 1.  Clinical Librarian, University of Louisville (apply by March 23)

    Posted Feb 22, 2018 10:27 AM

    Clinical Librarian


    https://highereddecisions.com/uofl/current_vacancies.asp


    The University of Louisville (UofL) Kornhauser Health Sciences Library invites applications from creative and self-motivated candidates for the position of clinical librarian.  This individual will help continue efforts to support the clinical librarianship program while focusing on serving the School of Nursing. The library provides information and research support to the students, staff, and faculty of the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Public Health.


     


    This is a full-time, tenure-track position reporting to the Assistant Director of the Kornhauser Health Sciences Library. The anticipated initial rank is Instructor or Assistant Professor.  The entry rank and salary of the successful candidate are dependent on experience and qualifications.


     


    Responsibilities include:


    •             Building collaborative relationships within clinical departments to


    support information literacy and evidence based practice


    •             Provide information-seeking education to the School of Nursing


    •             Engaging with users in their preferred environments, typically outside


    the library


    •             Providing evidence-based healthcare teaching sessions


    •             Collaborating with clinical faculty, residents or students on journal


    clubs, seminars, systematic literature review projects, and other clinical forums


    •             Providing timely information as requested using current technology and


    resources


    •             Keeping students, faculty, and staff in touch with emerging


    technologies and electronic information tools in the field of medicine


    •             Participating in the development of the Kornhauser Health Sciences


    Library’s clinical library services program


    •             Providing service at library information desk


    •             Engaging in scholarship and activity in appropriate professional


    organizations


     


    Required Qualifications


    •             Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or international


    equivalent in library or information science


    •             Knowledgeable about biomedical and evidence based practice literature,


    research, and clinical  tools


    •             Excellent presentation and relationship building skills


    •             Demonstrated ability to think and react quickly in a clinical


    environment


    •             Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technologies


    •             Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in multiple formats to


    diverse audiences


    •             Demonstrated evidence of initiative and flexibility with planning and


    problem-solving


    •             Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively and


    effectively as both a team member and independently


    •             Demonstrated commitment to health sciences librarianship


    •             Potential to meet promotion and tenure requirements


     


    Desirable Qualifications


    •             Experience working with users in their environments, as opposed to the


    traditional library setting.


    •             Experience working within the clinical or academic nursing environment


    •             Understanding of evidence-based practice


    •             Experience in a health sciences library


    •             Experience using EndNote or similar citation management software


    •             Health sciences background


    •             Additional graduate degree or certification in a related discipline


     


    Promotion and tenure within the University Libraries require demonstration of scholarship and professional service.  The Libraries offer a comprehensive benefits package and annual vacation of 22 working days.


     


    The University of Louisville is a Carnegie research university serving 21,000 students in the state’s largest urban area.  Kornhauser Health Sciences Library is located at the downtown Health Sciences Center, three miles north of the main university campus, Belknap Campus.  The Health Sciences Center is home to over 50% of the university faculty and receives 90% of grant funding.


     


    With a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate programs and over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs, the University also has as a strong commitment to the community in which it resides. The University Libraries joined the 126-member Association of Research Libraries in 2002. The city of Louisville offers hospitality, warmth and smaller city advantages like shorter commutes and lower cost of living alongside major city amenities such as world-class performing arts, great sports, incredible dining, and a nationally-acclaimed parks system.


     


    Nominations are sought and welcome.  Applications should be submitted electronically at https://highereddecisions.com/uofl/current_vacancies.asp.


    (Job ID 34591)  Completed applications should include a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest detailing your relevant experience, strengths and accomplishments, and the contact information for three references.  The Search Committee will begin a confidential review of completed applications on March 23, 2018; the position is open until filled. Questions about the position or application process may be addressed to:


     


    Vida M Vaughn


    Assistant Director


    Kornhauser Health Sciences Library


    University of Louisville


    Louisville, KY  40292


    (502) 852-5763


    vmvaug01@louisville.edu


     


    Official transcripts for required degrees must be received prior to employment. Proper documentation of identity and employability are also required.  A criminal background report will be completed on the chosen candidate.


     


    The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidate