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Information Services Librarian / Outreach Librarian                

The Biomedical Library of the University of South Alabama is seeking a motivated, energetic librarian to promote library and health care resources to the university community and surrounding area. Responsibilities include coordinating the library’s outreach service to health related professionals and consumers, bibliographic instruction, and reference and information services to campus and hospital communities. This tenure-track, faculty position at the Assistant Librarian rank reports to the ISL/Interlibrary Loan Coordinator.

Required

ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong service orientation; Demonstrated interest in library research via presentations or published articles

Preferred

Demonstrated experience/interest in medical information and health care librarianship
Presentation/teaching experience
Grant writing experience
Strong problem-solving and organizational and skills
Demonstrated knowledge of scientific research process and scholarly communication issues
Marketing or public relations experience
Experience with design/promotion software
Experience with social media tools
Principal Responsibilities:

Promotes library services through individual contacts, newsletters, exhibits and other appropriate communication tools
Serves as library newsletter (Biofeedback) co-editor
Provides reference services, participates in a rotating night and weekend schedule
Assists with bibliographic instruction/library education classes
Assists with services to University hospitals community
Additional Responsibilities:

Participates in Biomedical Library faculty planning and evaluation of library services and resources 
Professional development activities including: research and publication, professional continuing education, attendance of professional meetings, and other activities that support the University, its libraries and the profession
Serves as liaison to one or more departments of the College of Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health Professions
Investigates grant opportunities
Other duties as assigned
Salary/Benefits:

Salary range: $40,000-$44,000, based on qualifications. The University of South Alabama has excellent benefits including: 8+ holidays, 20 vacations days/year; life, health and disability insurance, state retirement plan and other retirement options (http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance <http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance>)

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/ Disabled.

Review of applications will begin August 15, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled with start date as early as November 1, 2015. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references to:


Andrea Wright, Chair
Outreach Librarian Search Committee
Biomedical Library, CBBL 316
University of South Alabama
5791 USA Drive North
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
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For more information contact Andrea Wright or see these websites:

College of Medicine: www.usahealthsystem.com/COM <http://www.usahealthsystem.com/COM>
University of South Alabama: www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/quickfacts <http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/quickfacts>
Mobile Area: www.usahealthsystem.com/life-in-mobile <http://www.usahealthsystem.com/life-in-mobile>