Librarian I (Nursing)
Job Summary:
The Librarian I (Nursing) is responsible for providing research assistance to library users by facilitating access to information resources and teaching research skills, as well as supporting departments in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences through information literacy instruction, collection development, and various orientation sessions.
This position includes a biweekly evening shift and rotating Saturday shifts as part of the regular schedule.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
- Assists TCU library users in finding books and journals, answers factual questions and helps define research topics by staffing the Reference/Information Commons Desk and responding to email Reference questions, while applying accepted customer service techniques.
- Prepares and teaches the use of online resources, such as the library catalog, indexes, and Databases by conducting hands-on classes and individual instruction; developing and maintaining library web pages related to nursing and health sciences (liaison) responsibilities.
- Participates in building the Library’s collections by collaborating as necessary with departmental faculty in assigned departments in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences for ordering books, video material, electronic resources, evaluating databases; selecting items for addition or withdrawal in order to meet the needs of the students and faculty.
- Contributes to the overall operation of the library by serving on committees and task forces; representing the library via campus and other external groups as assigned.
- Functions as an effective, proactive liaison to the faculty and students of the assigned departments in College of Nursing & Health Sciences and the by expanding and promoting the information literacy component of the various programs and classes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- Masters of Library Science (ALA accredited).
- 0 - 1 year experience in a library environment.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Experience supporting evidence synthesis projects in health sciences disciplines, such as nursing, public health, or medicine.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
None
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of academic library print and electronic resources.
- Knowledge of major nursing and health sciences databases used in academic libraries and ability to use them effectively.
- Skill in Microsoft Office Products and web search engines.
- Ability to listen to and analyze library users’ requests and determine best sources for finding the information
- Ability to communicate well with both faculty and students.
- Ability to plan and deliver research/instruction services to nursing and health sciences departments.
- Ability to support campus wide library instruction program.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
- Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
- Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
- Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
- Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
- Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
- Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
- This role is an on campus, in-person position.
- There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
- The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
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