Health Sciences Librarian
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Provide guidance and personal assistance to empower Drexel community in effectively finding accessing evaluating & applying new information; participate in the selection of scholarly published resources to support research course curricula and program accreditation standards; collaborate with faculty partners to develop and foster information literacy competencies in learning outcomes; and promote greater impact of DU-generated research through support and guidance of researchers to effectively disseminate and manage research projects.
Essential Functions
- Create and maintain research guides and tutorials that assist patrons in finding accessing evaluating and using information effectively
- Collaborate with other libraries faculty and staff and students to help integrate knowledge of information literacy information resources and diverse information-seeking behaviors into Drexels curriculum
- Engage with the Libraries communications team to promote awareness & understanding of Libraries resources services and expertise
- Actively share information and feedback from patrons (with whomever appropriate) to improve services and resources and convey community information needs
- Support selection and access decisions for scholarly information resources
- Contribute professionally through participation in campus activities external service publication presentation or research
- Inspire self-directed learning and critical thinking by providing reference and customized consultations in-person and virtually
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree
- Undergraduate degree graduate coursework or professional experience in the health sciences public health psychology biology or biomedical sciences
- Demonstrated interest in health and biomedical sciences information resources tools and scholarly trends
- Demonstrated knowledge or interest in health sciences public health psychology and biomedical sciences pedagogy and current instructional techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong public service orientation and commitment to inclusiveness of diverse ideas and perspectives
- Evidence of self-motivation to address new challenges ability to solve problems with minimal supervision and commitment to continued learning
- Demonstrated ability to work in team environment including leading when appropriate and taking constructive input from multiple sources
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a campus culture of belonging in both physical and virtual spaces
- Demonstrated involvement and contribution to the profession through service presentations publications and/or research
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing walking
- Lifting demands 25lbs
Location
- University City - Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $ 54630.00 to$ 81940.00per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Key Skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Computer and Internet Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
About Company
Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban research university, dedicated to advancing knowledge and society and to providing every student with a valuable, rigorous, experiential, technology-infused education, enriched by the nat ... View more
