Preston Medical Library: Reference Student Assistant
Build your resume
by joining a health information team.
Position Description
1)
Provide reference assistance to patrons with
directional and collection related questions over the phone, via e-mail, and at
the reference desk.
2)
Record and respond to consumer and patient health
information requests over the phone, via e-mail, and at the reference desk
3)
Utilize reference interview skills by working with
diverse clientele.
4)
Take requests for literature searches and forward to
librarians.
5)
Work with librarians on special projects.
Qualifications
Previous library experience
preferred but not required. Two years working in a college or university
environment is preferred. Strong work ethic and customer service skills
required. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
Ability to communicate with diverse clientele required. Candidates must be
proficient in computer programs such as Word and Excel. Professional attitude
and appearance required. Candidates must be available to work mornings, some
evenings & weekends, and semester breaks. (For Preston’s regular
hours, refer to website.)
Three vacancies are available at
approximately 15 hours per week each.
Pay
$8.50/hour
Applicant Requirements
Drug & tuberculosis screening
Resume w/three references
Benefits
Free parking
Meal discounts
Free flu shots
Contact
Send resume and cover letter (including available hours) to:
Donna Doyle
Evening Supervisor
Preston Medical Library
UT Graduate School of Medicine
1924 Alcoa Highway, Box U-111
Knoxville TN 37920-6999
865.305.8776
Mission Statement
Preston Medical Library’s mission is to partner with the Graduate School
of Medicine in providing excellence in education, patient care and research.
The library is committed to ensuring access to clinical information through the
acquisition, organization and management of collections. We provide exceptional
reference, research and instruction for faculty, residents, students and
physicians and outreach to the community.
Vision Statement
Preston Medical
Library & Learning Resource Center aspires to be an essential partner with
the Graduate School of Medicine's endeavor to become a school of choice for
graduate medical education and research through innovation, collaboration and
providing exceptional, personalized services.
Values
§ We will actively
seek to identify, meet and exceed client needs (in an accurate and timely
manner).
§ We actively
pursue new methods and the use of technologies in order to provide services
essential to our clients.
§ We will be
professional, conscientious and responsible and strive to exceed the
expectations of our clients.
§ We are dedicated
to providing quality service to our clients.
§ We believe in
teamwork. We will work together both internally and externally to share
knowledge, resources and ideas in order to fulfill our mission.
§ We will be
positive in our interactions with each other and our clients.
Clientele
The primary
clientele of the Preston Medical Library are the UTGSM faculty and staff,
medical residents and students affiliated with the UTGSM, the UT Medical
Center's staff, patients and area practicing physicians. Individuals with
health questions may contact the library's Consumer & Patient Health Information
Service. The Library is open to everyone for in-house use of materials.
Children under 18 are not permitted in the library without an adult.