From: Olmstadt, William J. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]sochap
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 10:29 AM
To: Williams, Nelle
Subject: Job posting for Southern chapter list
Posted Date: 1/28/2016
Position Number: 28235
Salary Range: Negotiable
Location: LSU Health Shreveport
Posting open until filled
View this posting on the LSU Health Shreveport HR website
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution. Experience in searching health sciences information databases. Must have excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, problem solving ability, excellent computer skills, and ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff.
Desired: Experience in a library, preferably in a health sciences environment. Familiarity or experience with systematic reviews. Academy of Health Information Professionals credentialing. Ability to assist with
a writing consultation service. Familiarity with genetic and/or molecular databases. Willingness to learn new technologies.
Job Summary:
The Department of Medical Library Science is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative librarian and expert searcher to assist faculty, researchers, and students with their information needs through literature searching,
participation in morning report, and teaching information appraisal skills. This is a full-time faculty position, tenure-track if appointed at assistant librarian/assistant professor level or higher. The person in this position designs courses and/or tutorials,
teaches audiences of varying education levels, provides outreach, serves as a liaison to other departments, and provides assistance with writing. Broad professional responsibilities include writing grant proposals, participation in professional associations
which support library and information science or health care, participation in pertinent continuing education opportunities, conducting research and publishing.
The Library staff is a congenial and diverse group, always seeking new and improved ways to provide services and resources.
To Apply:
​Applicants should submit CV and three letters of reference to the Faculty Staffing Office at LSU Health Shreveport via email to:
[log in to unmask] or by mail to the address below.
LSU Health Shreveport
Department of Human Resource Management
Attn: Faculty Recruitment
1501 Kings Highway, P.O. Box 33932
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.