Health Sciences Librarian, Long Island University Brooklyn
The
Brooklyn Campus Library at Long Island University seeks an
enthusiastic, user-oriented individual to support students and faculty
through curriculum-integrated
library instruction, reference services and consultations, and
collection development activities. The successful candidate for the
Health Sciences Librarian position will have experience with the
specialized information resources used by students of the health
professions. This person will serve as the library liaison to several
departments and programs, including Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health,
and Occupational Therapy. The Health Sciences Librarian will be a member
of the Reference and Instruction team, and
will work collaboratively with the Coordinator of Library Instruction
and disciplinary faculty to deliver student-centered information
literacy sessions. This is a tenure-track faculty position that requires
research, publication, and service to the university
and the profession.
Responsibilities
● Design, implement, and assess information literacy instruction with a focus on health sciences students.
●
Serve as liaison to academic departments in the School of Health
Professions, the School of Nursing, and the College of Pharmacy and
Health
Sciences.
● Collaborate with teaching faculty to incorporate information literacy development into the curriculum.
● Provide online and in person reference services.
● Provide service to departmental, University, and professional committees.
Qualifications:
Required
● Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or ALA-recognized equivalent.
● Teaching experience in an academic or medical library.
● Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
● Experience serving a highly diverse user community.
● Familiarity with health sciences library resources.
Preferred
●
A second master’s degree, preferably in health sciences or a related
subject, is highly desirable and required for promotion and/or tenure.
● Experience developing and employing a student-centered pedagogy.
● Experience as a library liaison to academic and/or other campus departments.
● Record of academic publication or other demonstrated scholarship.
● Knowledge of trends and developments in academic libraries, including the
ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
To Apply:
Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. Long Island University offers a
competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement
plan and paid research time. Additional information regarding salary
and benefits can be found at
www.liuff.net/contract/.
LIU
is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal
opportunity in employment
to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and
excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from
all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital or veteran status,
or Vietnam-era veteran status, or any other basis protected by
applicable local, state or federal laws.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
