Information, Research & Outreach Librarian (Health Sciences Library, University of Colorado Denver)
The UCD Health Sciences Library [http://hsclibrary.uchsc.edu] seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and innovative Librarian to join us in an ongoing re-creation of reference services. The UCD Anschutz Medical Campus includes the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Dentistry, the Graduate School and the University of Colorado Hospital. All Health Sciences programs are in the process of moving to the new Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado [http://www.uchsc.edu/anschutzmedicalcampus/].
The Anschutz Medical Campus is on a forward momentum to embrace translational and interdisciplinary research and education. Candidates who are excited by the outreach opportunities that this momentum and the new campus and library provide are invited to apply. The new twenty-first century library building at the Anschutz Medical Campus opened in October 2007 [http://hsclibrary.uchsc.edu/anschutz]. It is the physical and digital hub of knowledge on the campus, coordinating access to information in support of learning, research, clinical care, and service to the community. The library is seen as a link between people and knowledge in this technology-intensive era, helping to overcome barriers, meeting needs for information, and providing navigation assistance. All service points at the new library have been merged into a single service desk. The provision of reference services is no longer tied to a physical reference desk.
The Reference Department has been re-invented as the Information, Research and Outreach Department and its librarians are engaged in the process of finding new ways to collaborate, cultivate partnerships and develop innovative services to the community of health sciences professionals. Core responsibilities of this position include:
- serving as liaison to a UCDÂAMC school, ddepartments or programs based on interest;
- discovering, developing, and delivering user-centered outreach opportunities and reference services to the university’s researchers, teaching and clinical practice faculty, staff and students;
- staying abreast of relevant library technologies, including Web 2.0 communication and social networking technology and developing marketing, outreach and reference services through the use of these technologies;
- cultivating partnerships and collaborating with faculty on projects including grants;
- participating in library and departmental planning and marketing;
- providing traditional reference services, personalized research consultations, and professional literature searches;
- providing library instruction in cooperation with the library’s Education Department;
- participating in professional development and service activities including library and campus committees;
- and contributing to a collegial and collaborative working environment.
Required:
- Master’s degree in library or information sciences accredited by the ALA or a foreign equivalent
- experience in academic, research or health sciences library, or previous experience in a health profession
- experience in providing reference services
- experience developing and delivering outreach programs to customers and/or marketing services
- Strong database searching skills in health sciences and relevant information resources and tools such as PubMed, EMBASE, and Ovid databases
- experience teaching in a classroom or online setting
Preferred:
- An undergraduate or advanced degree in the health or basic sciences
- ability to work effectively, creatively and collaboratively in groups or independently
- experience with relevant communication and social networking technologies, including mobile technology and delivery of services using these technologies
- experience with bibliographic management software such as EndNote
- awareness of current and emerging trends in the delivery of library and reference services
- knowledge of evidence based health care and health informatics concepts
- exceptional interpersonal skills
- excellent culturally sensitive communication skill;
- commitment to excellent customer service
- excellent problem solving skills
- flexible and highly productive, with excellent time management and organizational skills
- tolerance for ambiguity in a changing environment
- membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals
Salary: Based on qualifications and experience with a minimum of $42,000; excellent benefits.
Faculty Rank: This is a non-tenured faculty position with faculty rank commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a letter of application, names and contact information for three references, and a resume or curriculum vitae. Applications are accepted electronically at http://www.jobsatcu.com. Questions should be directed to debra.silva@uchsc.edu. The University of Colorado at Denver is committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.