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Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center University of Tennessee Health Science Center POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Research and Learning Services Librarian Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor General Purpose: Responsible for providing reference, outreach, and marketing of library services to the campus community. Serves as a member of a team-oriented Research and Learning Services (RLS) unit with responsibility for providing centralized library reference and outreach information services to UT Health Science Center community. Participates in developing instructional content and teaches in the library instructional services program. While mainly concerned with provision of user services, the position has academic expression through contributions to teaching, publication, research and service to the profession of medical librarianship and information science. This position reports to the Head of Research and Learning Services. Duties and Responsibilities 1. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide library research and learning services to the UTHSC community. 2. Responsible for the Information Desk, staffing and scheduling, and the provision of quality services. Collects and evaluates information on user needs, statistics, and service trends in order to improve services and operations. 3. Provides direct reference and information services, including search services, and staffs the Information Desk up to 10 hours per week. Instructs and assists library patrons in using the library’s online databases, online catalog, and other electronic and print resources. Works with the Head of RLS to ensure service coordination with integrated services. 4. Participates in reference and information management consultation services, including the development of new multimedia outreach programs to clinical and academic units, and improved ways to reach off-campus students and faculty. Participates in library marketing and communications efforts, with a major focus on improving library services to faculty and students. 5. Assists in developing instructional content and teaches in the library’s instructional services program. Creates instructional media and provides reference and database instruction to library patrons in concert with other library service units. Develops instructional activities for library staff on the use of relevant resources. 6. Provides evidence-based practice and systematic review resources, tools and training, as well as research support in biomedical and public health resources to the departments, programs and library user groups in the UTHSC community. Instructs and assists on accessing, installing, and using the citation manager Endnote. Participates as an embedded librarian in campus courses. 7. With other library faculty, serves as a department outreach liaison for campus academic departments by promoting library services and soliciting input on collection development and library service improvement as assigned by the Head of RLS. 8. Serves as a resource person for information about reference online and print resources. Assists with developing new reference services. Participates on library project teams and committees as assigned. Contributes to the profession of health sciences librarianship in a manner consistent with primary service responsibilities. 9. With the Head of RLS, works as needed to support the library institutional repository. 10. Participates with recruiting, selecting, training and evaluating designated support staff. 11. Performs other duties as requested by the RLS Head and/or Director. Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited library school. At least two years of post-degree experience in an academic library; reference experience; familiarity with a variety of bibliographic databases and resources including a knowledge of NLM resources and services; a positive, outgoing, and courteous attitude, as well as a commitment to providing excellent customer service; high level interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of faculty and staff in a team-oriented environment; excellent oral, written, and listening skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving abilities, self-motivation and the ability to set and attain goals independently and effectively; evidence of professional creativity, initiative, and leadership; demonstrated ability to plan and implement change. A copy of the official transcripts verifying terminal degree will be required prior to hiring. Preferred: Experience in a biomedical or academic health sciences library; knowledge of current issues and trends in health sciences reference services and institutional repositories, especially those involving academic health science libraries; experience developing and implementing active learning techniques in a curricular setting; experience using online learning tools and content management and production systems; experience with both Windows and Mac operating systems, and competency in the use of presentation and word processing software. Supervision: This position reports to the Head of Research and Learning Services. All library faculty report to the library director in terms of the faculty appointment and receive an annual performance assessment review from the director and the immediate supervisor. Environment: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center includes the colleges of Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professionals, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, along with graduate education programs in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville. The campus also supports a community pharmacy residency program in locations across the state; family medicine centers in Knoxville, Jackson, and Memphis; public and continuing education programs across the state. The Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center is an academic, service-oriented center that supports the teaching, research, service, and clinical efforts of the Health Science Center. The library uses the Millennium system from Innovative Interfaces, Inc., and is located in a building wired for voice, data, and wireless transfer and includes computerized test scoring, electronic classroom, and a student learning commons. A comprehensive renovation of the library will be completed later this year. The library is open to the public and serves the health information needs of Memphis and the Mid-South region. As a Resource Library and member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, the library participates in outreach activities and provides leadership to the area’s biomedical library community. The Director of the Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs. University Faculty Appointment: This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor. Salary: $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. A full benefits package including 24 vacation days; comprehensive health care; retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; relocation assistance, as well as other benefits. To apply: Send a cover letter and email application, curriculum vitae, and the name, address, and phone number of at least three professional references to: Richard Nollan, Ph.D., MLS. Chair, RLS Librarian Search Committee Associate Professor/Head, Research and Learning Services Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center University of Tennessee Health Science Center 877 Madison Avenue, Room 220 Memphis, TN 38163 Voice: (901) 448-6053 Fax: (901) 448-6855 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Revised: June 10, 2015 The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is an EEO/AA-Title IX/Section504/ADA Employer