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Liaison Services Librarian -- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor --
Michigan
The Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Michigan invite
applications for the position of Liaison Services Librarian. This
entry-level position provides a unique and exciting opportunity for a
creative, service-oriented information professional to join the staff of
an innovative digital library system. The Liaison Services Librarian will
cultivate partnerships between the libraries and the health sciences
communities at the University of Michigan and will also work closely with
library staff in providing leading edge information and education services
to support the instructional and outreach missions of the libraries.
The Health Sciences Libraries, comprised of three partner libraries, serve
over 21,000 users in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public
Health, and Dentistry in addition to the University of Michigan Health
Center. The Health Sciences Libraries have over 545,000 print volumes and
6,000 serials, (http://lib.umich.edu/taubman;
http://lib.umich.edu/dentlib/,
http://www.sph.umich.edu/phli/index.html).
As part of the University Library system, the Health Sciences Libraries
offer access to a rapidly expanding collection of over 20,000 electronic
journals and databases and are part of a vigorous and ambitious digital
library program. The Health Sciences libraries are recognized as integral
partners in the development and provision of innovative and effective
information services vital to the University's instructional, patient care
and research initiatives. The University's recently launched Michigan
Digitization Program (http://www.lib.umich.edu/mdp/) and Life
Sciences Initiative (http://www.lifesciences.umich.edu) provide
unparalleled opportunities for partnership in campus-wide efforts to
expand learning in a variety of rapidly growing fields.
The primary responsibilities of the Liaison Services Librarian will
include: cultivate partnerships with the health sciences communities;
partner with faculty to integrate the library into the health sciences
curricula and the clinical environment; assess and develop programs that
fulfill the information needs of clientele; create an environment for open
communication between the libraries and designated departments; collaborate
with faculty on appropriate projects including grants; identify
departmental information needs and develop strategies to meet these needs;
select print and electronic materials for the collection; promote awareness
of library services, collection resources, and developments in information
management and how these can improve education, research, and patient care.
Additionally, the Liaison Services Librarian provides general information
services including individual and small group consultations, mediated
searching, and reference services; participates in library and university
committees; and contributes to the profession through activities in
library, education, and health associations and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library program or an
equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience;
excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills;
demonstrated creativity in designing instructional materials; very strong
public service orientation; ability to work independently and
collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; innovative skills in the
use of technology to deliver and manage information.
Desired: Experience or coursework in health sciences librarianship;
community-based outreach experience; successful experience providing
library instruction to a diverse user population; grant writing
experience; AHIP accreditation.
Rank, Salary, & Leave: Final rank and salary dependent on experience
and qualifications; position is anticipated to be filled at Assistant
Librarian level. Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a
year; 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits
as well as opportunities for professional development and travel.
Retirement: TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments options.
To Apply Send cover letter & copy of resume to Library Human Resources;
404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI
48109-1205 by U.S. mail, or email materials to [log in to unmask]
Contact 734-764-2546 for further information.
Application Deadline: Preliminary interviews will take place at the
Medical Library Association annual meeting (May 18-23, 2007) but
interested candidates are also encouraged to apply by mail and email.
Invitations to on-campus interviews will begin around June 18, 2007 and
continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action
employer.
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