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Shimberg Health Sciences Library
Job Opening - Instructor Librarian
The Shimberg Health Sciences Library at the University of South Florida seeks applicants for the position of Emerging Technologies Librarian/College of Pharmacy Liaison.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION (1.0 FTE):
Supports creative and innovative uses of technology in library educational offerings; provides reference services including mediated literature searching; maintains awareness of resources and trends in educational technologies, develops instructional materials;
provides consultation on appropriate technology use; serves as COP liaison librarian
Minimum Qualifications: Accredited Master's degree in Library Science. Minimum one year experience in the following: Library instruction; Reference Assistance; Instructional materials development; Technology knowledge and utilization experience;
Project management. Experience in health sciences libraries. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Initiative, flexibility, and a strong service orientation essential.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in: Searching pharmacy resources (e.g. Micromedex, Lexicomp, Facts and Comparisons); EBM application and instruction; LMS systems (e.g. BlackBoard or Canvas); Distance learning technologies (e.g. Elluminate
or Articulate); Marketing library services.
TEACHING DUTIES (50% FTE):
Serves as College of Pharmacy (COP) Drug information/Literature evaluation course instructor; adjunct instructor for COP Research Methods and Biostatistics. Teaches library classes; develops instructional materials, modules, tutorials, etc. as needed, in
applicable media
RESEARCH DUTIES (25% FTE):
Identifies initiatives and projects to enhance and develop state-of-the-art online library services and resources; Tracks trends, investigates new developments and applications, and incorporates appropriate technologies into the library environment to improve
library services and access to resources; collaborates with library faculty on initiatives that enhance and further develop state-of-the-art knowledge integration applications and online services and resources
OTHER DUTIES (25%)
Provides information management support as COP liaison, including but not limited to educational resources evaluation, textbook ordering, bibliographic software training and support; committee assignments; reference assistance; provide bibliographic software
support; serves on library committees; other duties as assigned
Accredited Master’s degree in Library Science; minimum one year experience in the following: library instruction; reference assistance; instructional materials development;
technology knowledge and utilization experience; project management Please see complete job advertisement and apply for the position at: |
Rose L. Bland, MA, MPA, AHIP
Director
Shimberg Health Sciences Library
University of South Florida
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC31
Tampa, FL 33612-4799
Phone: 813-974-2289
Fax: 813-974-4930
Website:
www.health.usf.edu/library
www.facebook.com/ShimbergLibrary
Twitter: @ShimbergLibrary
The Shimberg Library
Vision:
Creating a healthier world one person at a time.
Mission:
Provide state-of-the-art biomedical information to students, faculty, staff,
and patients to improve health in the Tampa Bay area and beyond.
Motto:
Staying informed is a healthy habit.