UAB Libraries - Reference Librarian and Liaison to the School of Public Health

Position Information

School/College UAB Libraries
Title UAB Libraries - Reference Librarian and Liaison to the School of Public Health
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description UAB Libraries seeks a creative, collaboratively minded, and enthusiastic librarian to join our team as Reference Librarian and Liaison to the School of Public Health. As a core member of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences department for Clinical, Academic, and Research Engagement, the Liaison to the School of Public Health is responsible for a broad range of research, scholarly, and instructional support to faculty, staff, and students with the nationally ranked UAB School of Public Health This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position with rank dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Salary is commensurate with experience with excellent fringe benefits including TIAA.

Reporting: This position reports to the Department Head of Clinical, Academic, and Research Engagement within Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences Responsibilities include:

• Serves as library liaison to the UAB School of Public Health.

• Offers instructional services, including teaching classes and designing face-to-face and online instructional materials, to support research and evidence-based practice.

• Provides general reference services, including answering online reference questions (chat and e-mail).

• Provides specialized reference services including in-depth consultations, mediated database searching, identification of appropriate knowledge-based resources, and development of search strategies.

• Contributes to the library’s support of expert-level reviews, including comprehensive literature reviews, by leading effective project consultations and participating in research projects, as appropriate.

• Develops and maintains specialized knowledge of the library’s databases, search interfaces, and other resources in order to effectively match resources with information needs.

• Stays current with health sciences education trends, curricular structures, pedagogical methods, and innovative instructional delivery.

• Serves on appropriate internal and external committees and participates in relevant regional and national library and health sciences professional organizations and associations.

• Participates in relevant continuing education opportunities in both librarianship and health sciences disciplines or practices.

• Engages in research and scholarship as required of UAB Libraries faculty.

Required Qualifications

• American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s degree or other advanced degree(s) appropriate to the position.

• Experience searching biomedical literature such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, gray literature, or Google Scholar. Experience can include relevant graduate-level coursework.

• Experience providing reference or educational services.

• Experience designing and conducting presentations to groups.

• Experience providing user-focused public services.

• Flexibility to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. New: The applicant’s CV and cover letter will be reviewed as examples of communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of professional library experience working in a public, academic, academic health sciences, biomedical library, or clinical/research environment.

• An interest in the field of health sciences librarianship and/or the field of public health.

• Knowledge of citation management software and screening tools, such as EndNote and Covidence.

• Experience performing literature reviews.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with various constituencies.

• Experience with or interest in working with diverse populations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F2544P
Open Date 11/12/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix
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