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NOTICE OF VACANCY

 

March 31, 2009

 

 

TITLE:    Education and Assessment Coordinator, National Network of

                Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR)

 

                Part-time position – appoint at 60%.

 

LOCATION:         Health Sciences Libraries

                                               

 

THE LIBRARIES: 

 

Among the largest academic research libraries in North America, the University of Washington Libraries has a collection of more than seven million cataloged volumes, an equal number in microform format, more than 50,000 serial titles, and several million items in other formats. Students and faculty recognize the value provided by the Libraries and rank the Libraries as the most important source of information for their work. The Libraries also receives the highest satisfaction rating of any academic service on the surveys of graduating seniors conducted by the Office of Educational Assessment

 

THE POSITION:

 

The University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) seeks an innovative librarian with expertise in distance education and assessment to join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR).  The mission of the NN/LM PNR is to improve delivery of health information in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington via a regional network of libraries, agencies, and organizations.  An underlying focus of this mission is contributing to the elimination of health disparities by improving health information access for populations that are underserved due to location, poverty, ethnicity, non-English speaking, limited literacy, or adverse health status.

 

The purpose of this position is to develop and deliver needed educational resources, via various modalities, and to conduct program assessment activities of the NN/LM PNR.  Duties will also include working with the staff of seven other regional offices in the NN/LM and staff in the National Network Office (NNO) headquartered at the National Library of Medicine.  NN/LM PNR is funded by a contract from the National Library of Medicine.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

Under the general direction of the Associate Director:

 

1. Assess user groups for educational needs and work with appropriate staff to develop a plan and strategy to fulfill those needs.

       

2. Create and maintain web-deliverable interactive, self-paced lessons, tutorials, and learning objects that extend NN/LM educational activities to network members and priority outreach audiences via distance learning modalities.

 

3. Advise PNR staff on distance education and assessment modalities (i.e. software and systems).

 

4. Coordinate, schedule, and host distance learning continuing education webconference meetings and presentations for NN/LM PNR network members and priority outreach audiences.

 

5. Participate in conducting formal surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews related to NN/LM PNR program assessment and development.

 

6. Assist in evaluating the NN/LM PNR program, and in conducting data collection and analysis, for selected process and outcomes related to regional network services and outreach programs.

 

7. Conduct workshops and presentations on skills and methods for conducting needs assessments, outreach evaluation and/or evaluation of library services impact.

 

8. Maintain assigned NN/LM web pages.

 

9. Maintain working knowledge of e-tools and emerging technologies (e.g. blogs, wikis, media-casting, RSS, and other digital capabilities) to appropriately distribute NN/LM PNR information and education.

 

10. Contribute, as needed, to staffing exhibits of relevant electronic resources, particularly NLM products and services.

 

11. Serve as a liaison to the NNO about distance education-related issues affecting information delivery and library service of Network organizations. 

 

12. Assumes other responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties as required.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required:

 

* Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

* One year post-M.L.S. experience in an academic or health sciences library environment or the equivalent.

* Strong teaching skills and demonstrated experience creating effective instructional and informational materials.

* Demonstrated experience in using assessment to plan, develop, and evaluate programmatic activities and services.

* Demonstrated proficiency to create and maintain web-deliverable interactive, self-paced lessons, tutorials, and modules that extend effective library education.

* Demonstrated proficiency with webconference software, Moodle, and other relevant learning and information technologies, such as (but not limited to) Camtasia Studio, Flash, and Java authoring tools.

* Experience with a variety of Web applications, such as (but not limited to) Dreamweaver (site-editing package) and WordPress (blog software).

* Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to explain technology in plain English. 

* Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and collegial team environment.

* Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.

* Valid driver’s license and travel required.  

 

Preferred:

 

* Coursework in medical librarianship; demonstrated experience with NLM and NN/LM products and services

* Experience working in and leading team-based initiatives, preferably with both library and non-library staff.

* Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment characterized by ambiguity, change, and occasionally competing agendas.

* Willingness to be flexible in moving from part-time to full-time status should conditions warrant.

 

 

SALARY:              

$26,400/year minimum at 60%.  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

 

Part-time status (60%); flexibility needed for potential increase to fulltime.

 

Position is funded under contract with the National Library of Medicine.  The current contract extends through April 30, 2011.

 

BENEFITS:

Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.  Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year (both prorated for part-time appointment).  No state or local income tax.

 

APPLY TO:

Charles E. Chamberlin

Senior Associate Dean

University of Washington Libraries

482 Allen Library

Box 352900

Seattle, Washington  98195-2900

 

Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including a work telephone number, e-mail address, salary requirements, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:             

 

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2009.

 

University of Washington Libraries' Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu.

The NN/LM PNR Home Page is http://nnlm.gov/pnr/

 

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.