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Subject: Job Position - Outreach Librarian - University of South Alabama
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:09:38 -0500
From: Justin Robertson <[log in to unmask]>
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*Information Services Librarian / Outreach Librarian *
The Biomedical Library of the University of South Alabama is seeking a
motivated, energetic librarian to promote the library and health care
resources to the university community and surrounding area.
Responsibilities include directing the library’s outreach service to
unaffiliated health related professionals, participation in
bibliographic instruction, reference services, hospital services and
supervision of the interlibrary loan department. This is a tenure-track
faculty position with rank at the Instructor Level, reporting to the
Assistant Director for Public Services.
· *Required*
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; Excellent oral and written
communication skills; Strong service orientation
· *Preferred
Candidates with any combination of these qualifications: *Demonstrated
experience/interest in medical information; Presentation/teaching
experience; Grant writing experience; Strong problem-solving and
organizational and skills; Experience in supervision or directing the
work of others; Demonstrated knowledge of scientific research process,
scholarly communication, and copyright and intellectual property issues
in teaching and clinical settings; Marketing or public relations experience
*Principal Responsibilities*:
* Promotes library services through individual contacts,
newsletters, exhibits and other appropriate communication tools
* Administers the library’s outreach program, SOUTHmed Information
Network (http://southmed.usouthal.edu/library/outreach/index.html)__
* Supervises the interlibrary loan/document delivery department (3.0
FTE) and services__
* Serves as grant administrator for Biomedical Library
* Serves as library newsletter (Biofeedback) editor __
* Plans activities for National Library Week, National Medical
Librarians Month, etc.
* Staffs the reference desk 20 hours per month minimum, participates
in a rotating weekend schedule, and evening shift back-up__
* Assists with bibliographic instruction/library education classes__
* Assists with services to University hospitals
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*Additional Responsibilities:*
* Participates in Library faculty planning and evaluation of library
services and resources
* Professional development activities including: research and
publication, professional continuing education, attendance of
professional meetings, and other activities that support the
University, its libraries and the profession
* Achieves and maintains membership in the Academy of Health
Information Professionals
* Serves as liaison to one or more departments of the College of
Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health Professions
* Other duties as assigned
*Salary/Benefits*
Salary range: $38,000-$42,000, based on qualifications. The University
of South Alabama has excellent benefits including: 8+ holidays, 20
vacations days/year; life, health and disability insurance, state
retirement plan and other retirement options
(http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance)
EEOC/AA/MFD
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007, and applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit letter of
application, resume, and the names and contact information for at least
three references to:
Geneva Staggs
Baugh Biomedical Library, BLB 316
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
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Justin Robertson
Assistant Director for Public Services
Baugh Biomedical Library
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
Phone: (251) 460-7045
Fax: (251) 460-7638
Email: [log in to unmask]
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J. Michael Lindsay, MLS, AHIP-Provisional
Electronic Resources/Collection Development Librarian
Biomedical Library
University of South Alabama
BLB 316
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
ph. (251) 460-6894
fx. (251) 460-6958
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