Laupus Library - Faculty & Staff

Laupus Library has one full-time position available. See details below.

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Information Services Librarian/Liaison to College of Allied Health Sciences

Search will close July 31, 2008.

Summary of Duties: The Allied Health Sciences Liaison provides leadership in the planning, coordinating, delivery, promotion, and assessment of library and information services for faculty and students in the ECU College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS). This position serves as a member of the Information Services Department and provides reference services, including regular shifts at the library’s Service Desk, and related tasks assisting library users as needed. This position also develops and delivers library skills training.

Specific Duties: - Functions as a liaison to the CAHS providing reference assistance, routinely interacting and communicating with faculty and students to assess information needs in support of curriculum and research projects, and responding to identified needs with appropriate library services and resources. The Liaison will assess and respond to client needs, promote and publicize Laupus Library services and collections, review subject literature for acquisition, orient new faculty, students, and staff, and provide information services as needed.; - Develops and teaches library and information skills programs for students, faculty, and staff in traditional, non-traditional, and distance learning environments, as needed in collaboration with the Education and Information Technology Librarian.; - Provides reference services during regular shifts at the library Service Desk, and as needed.; - Recommends acquisitions in subject areas appropriate to CAHS for the reference collection and other Laupus Library collections as necessary. Assists in maintaining the print and electronic reference collections.; - Reviews web-based information and resources and suggests additions and/or changes on behalf of the CAHS.; - Participates in the work of the Information Services unit and collaborates with other colleagues as appropriate.; - Represents Laupus Library at meetings and similar work related events.; - Participates in Laupus Library committees and projects as assigned.; - Participates in scholarly activities, and professional service. Seeks opportunities to enhance professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position and his/her overall career development.; - Maintains professional demeanor, behavior and ethics.; - Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Function: This position reports to the Assistant Director of User Services

Personal Attributes: - Excellent written and oral communication skills; - Strong customer service orientation; - Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills; - Good time management skills; - Ability to provide leadership in both technical and clinical areas of library service; - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams in a changing environment; - Willingness to collaborate and contribute to group processes; - Ability to maintain professional demeanor in challenging situations; - Committed to a career in health sciences librarianship; expressed through membership and participation in relevant professional organizations and activities.

Competencies: The successful candidate must have:; - Ability to evaluate, learn and master new technologies for implementation; - Computer literacy including strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Internet, and database searching; - Ability to teach adults one-on-one or in groups using a variety of educational methods.; - Use of current instructional technology and design techniques.

Highly desirable skills include:: - Knowledge of current health sciences information technologies; - Understanding of the discipline to which assigned as liaison; - Demonstrated knowledge of current biomedical information resources; - Research design and methodology; - Familiarity with academic health centers

Requirements: - ALA accredited Masters degree in Library Science required.; - Health sciences library experience or relevant course work in the health sciences is highly desirable.; - Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in an academic or health sciences library.

Terms of Appointment: $40,000 minimum starting salary; Initial appointment is a one (1) year fixed-term contract; subsequent renewal may be fixed-term or tenure track depending upon successful completion of the initial first year contract.

To Apply: All applications must be submitted online. Go to http://jobs.ecu.edu and click the Search Postings link. Choose Laupus Library as the Department and click Search.; Official transcripts are required upon employment. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. East Carolina University is an EO/AA university and accommodates individuals with disabilities.; Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to us. In addition, if an offer is made, successful candidates must provide official transcripts for all academic work completed. For additional information, contact Patrice Barrow at (252) 744-2212 or by email at barrowte@ecu.edu.