Residency Interest Group

Hi RIG, 

Please see the job posting for Grand Valley State University (GVSU) below. I work at this library, so please feel free to reach out with any questions about culture/geographical location, etc. 

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Libraries are seeking candidates for a Health Sciences Librarian, a tenure-track faculty position. The position is for an inclusive, user-focused, and collegial librarian. The Health Sciences Librarian will report to the Head of Professional Programs and be located on the Health Sciences Campus in Grand Rapids.

Health Sciences Librarians are liaisons to the university's health sciences programs, such as Allied Health, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. As a Liaison Librarian, they collaborate with faculty to provide learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Liaisons also engage in library instruction, including first-year writing; research services; and use subject knowledge to support the work of collections, systems, and scholarly communications. They demonstrate a commitment to student success, an understanding of the liberal education mission, and work collaboratively and independently within a dynamic team-based organization.

Salary range: $54,000-$58,000

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree awarded by or before August 2022 from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or from a program in a country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly, as the position balances independent and collaborative work, as well as a mix of meeting immediate user needs and longer-term strategic work
• Strong time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to interact with others with respect and empathy to accomplish shared goals
• Demonstrated teamwork skills complemented by the ability to take initiative
• Understand Health Sciences terminology and concepts of evidence-based medicine
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and accessibility in order to provide excellent customer service to a diverse population

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate coursework, degree, or work experience in health sciences
• Knowledge of or experience developing and delivering instructional programming
• Experience using research tools and collections to support learning or research
• Ability to learn and use new instructional technologies

Campus: Health Campus, Grand Rapids; Frey Foundation Learning Commons. Grand Valley State University Libraries are a recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries 2012 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award and a member of the ACRL Diversity Alliance. GVSU is a public Doctoral/Professional regional university anchored in Liberal Education. The University is located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 24,000 students with high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of over one million, is rich in cultural amenities, and within easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues.

How to Apply: Go to http://jobs.gvsu.edu and search for Librarian. A complete application will include: (1) a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications, your motivation to work at GVSU, and your commitment to inclusion with examples of addressing diversity, inclusion, and equity in your work, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information of three professional references to contact only after candidate approval, and (4) degree transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply). The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. 

Application Deadline: March 1, 2022  

Questions? Feel free to contact Kristin Meyer (meyerkr@gvsu.edu), search committee chair.