University of Illinois at Chicago

 

University Library

 

Visiting Assistant Professor & Visiting Assistant Information Services Librarian

UIC Library of the Health Sciences (Chicago)

 

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences seeks a faculty librarian for its Information Services Department. The Library of the Health Sciences supports UIC programs in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, associated health professions, public health, and doctoral programs in basic and clinical science. The Library serves as the Regional Medical Library for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region, and is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States. The Visiting Librarian is primarily responsible for all aspects of information and educational services. Hours may include weekends and evening.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

·         serving as liaison to selected health science colleges, and working with faculty to integrate library instruction into the curriculum

·         providing general reference services, including staffing the reference desk, answering online reference questions (chat and e-mail), and conducting research consultations;

·         offering instructional services, including teaching classes and designing face-to-face and online instructional materials;

·         working with others to develop and revise programs in response to changing technology and information needs;

·         developing content for the library’s Web site;

·         promoting and evaluating services and resources;

·         contributes to evidence-based medicine initiatives;

·         serving on relevant library committees.

 

Reports directly to the Head of Information Services, Library of the Health Sciences.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program; proficiency with PubMed and other electronic health

information resources; reference service and instructional experience; strong user-focused public services orientation; excellent written communication and interpersonal skills; familiarity with basic computer applications and bibliographic management software; flexibility to work collaboratively in a team environment; evidence of good judgment and organizational skills; and ability to travel.

 

SALARY/RANK/CONTRACT: Salaries are competitive and based on education and experience; visiting faculty appointments in the UIC Library begin at $42,000; twelve

month appointment; 24 days vacation; two weeks annual sick leave with additional disability benefits; 11 paid holidays; medical insurance (contribution based on annual

salary; coverage for dependents may be purchased); a dental plan is available; life insurance paid for by the State; participation in one of the retirement options of the

Illinois State Universities Retirement System compulsory (8% of salary is withheld and is tax exempt until withdrawal); no Social Security coverage but Medicare payment

required.

 

For fullest consideration apply by January 4, 2013 with cover letter, supporting resume and the name and address of at least three references.

 

All applicants must submit an online application through jobs.uic.edu. To apply, click on the following link: https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=26960.

 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer