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Job Description: 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Libraries is a seeking a proactive and inquisitive reference librarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment for the reference team at Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. The librarian in this position will serve as liaison to two nationally ranked schools in funding, biomedical research, education, and clinical care: the UAB Schools of Dentistry and Optometry.

Responsibilities for this position include building relationships with expert faculty and students to support the research and educational goals of both programs. Basic responsibilities involve: research consultations, customized group and individual instruction, high-level searching assistance, collection review, and general reference services, including in-person, phone, email, chat, and virtual reference support and some rotating weekend hours. The successful candidate is expected to participate in university and library committees and contribute to the profession to build a record of progressive scholarly and professional achievement. Other important attributes include: a strong customer focus, initiative, a willingness to learn, flexibility, creativity, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Early-career candidates with a strong interest in health sciences librarianship are also encouraged to apply. To learn more about UAB and Birmingham, visit our “Why UAB?” page.

This position is a full time, non-tenure-track faculty position with rank dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Instructional Services. Salary is commensurate with experience with excellent fringe benefits, including TIAA. 
To apply, please go to: [http://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/4062 If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Mahaffey by email: [log in to unmask]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

UAB Libraries is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will help further this goal in their role as library liaison.

 

Dorothy Ogdon, MSIS, AHIP | Assistant Professor

Reference Librarian & Liaison to the School of Dentistry

UAB Libraries | Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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