E&RS Librarian /Faculty Rank DOQ

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Kearney, NE
Requisition Number:	2024 - 344
Department	McGoogan Health Sciences Library 50001211
Business Unit(College/Institute)	McGoogan Health Sciences Library
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Mon - Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Requisition Category	Faculty
Requisition Title	E&RS Librarian /Faculty Rank DOQ
Job Title/Academic Rank	E&RS Librarian /Faculty Rank DOQ
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type	DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS
Salary Range	Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category	Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date	09/27/2024

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The Education & Research Services Librarian works collaboratively with a team of librarians to provide instruction, reference and research services and serves as a liaison to colleges or departments.

Teaching Responsibilities 65%

Functions as a liaison to assigned departments, centers, or other units.
Works in close collaboration with a team of librarians to support students, faculty, and staff with their research and learning needs.
Cultivates partnerships and collaborates with university faculty on projects, including teaching, grants, manuscripts, papers, and/or poster presentations.
Participates in a team approach to providing prompt and effective reference, consultations, literature searches, and instructional services to students, faculty, and staff.
Develops online tutorials, workshops, and classroom programs to promote information literacy, and critical evaluation of health sciences information.
Develops and maintains research guides for specific disciplines and subjects.
Provides expert literature search services in support of patient care, clinical quality improvement projects, and research projects.
May join the systematic review team and conduct systematic and scoping reviews as a co-author with UNMC faculty.
Participates in library outreach.
Participates in professional activities and professional development.

Research Responsibilities 25%

Expands the knowledge base of the field by engaging in research or creative works associated with the investigation, creation, discovery, understanding, or interpretation of professional knowledge or practice. Prepares and disseminates tangible evidence of these activities.

Administration and Service 10%

Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic plans for in support of UNMC’s education, research and patient care missions.
Participates in shared governance of the library.
Serves on library, UNMC, and NU system committees.
Participates in professional organizations.
Manages or assists with special projects.

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in research-related field or master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
At least one year of experience as a librarian in an academic or health sciences library.
Experience conducting literature searches and providing instruction in research databases.
Demonstrated teaching skills.
Knowledge of information literacy in health sciences disciplines
Ability to develop high quality curricular materials, i.e. guides, tutorials, videos, and/or online modules to meet defined learning outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and connect with students, faculty, and staff.
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Commitment to demonstrating collegiality and fostering a collaborative, welcoming environment.

Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.	Office environment
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting	Occasionally
Crawling	Not Applicable
Driving	Occasionally
Kneeling	Not Applicable
Reaching	Occasionally
Sitting	Over 5 hours
Standing	Occasionally
Squatting	Not Applicable
Walking	Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	No
Blood/body fluids	No
Chemical hazards	No
Working on or around moving machinery	No
Electrical current	No
Noise	No
Changes of temperature/humidity	No
Wear PPE	No
Work with laboratory animals	No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	NA
Repetitive Motion	NA
Grasping	NA
If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

C.V.
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have an advanced degree in research-related field or Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA- accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have academic library experience?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)