Health Sciences Librarian

Type: Full-Time Salary: $75,000 - $89,000/ annual salary Posted: 10/28/2024 Category: Libraries Position Type: Regular

Job Number: SA40424

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range: $75,000 - $89,000/ annual salary

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary

The Health Sciences Librarian serves as the liaison librarian to the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences with an emphasis on graduate programs.

The position works collaboratively with health sciences faculty to provide course-integrated information literacy and related evidence-based practice instruction, and research support for programmatic student learning outcomes. The position may support and contribute to the health sciences curriculum by offering lectures, workshops, and seminars. The position may work collaboratively with faculty on course-related assignments and identifying supporting evidence.

Additional duties consist of support to the Health Sciences Study Commons and new Campus Center at the Rinker campus, including reference services, research services, daily library operations, outreach and marketing, collection development of print and online resources, and creation of instructional materials such as LibGuides.

Duties may include evening and weekend hours. Travel between the Rinker and Orange campus will be required as needed. Additional duties as assigned.

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison librarian to the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences with an emphasis on graduate programs.
• Collaborate with health sciences faculty to provide course-integrated information literacy and related evidence-based practice instruction, and research support for programmatic student learning outcomes.
• Support and contribute to the health sciences curriculum by offering lectures, workshops, and seminars.
• May collaborate with faculty on course-related assignments and identifying supporting evidence.
• Provide support to the Health Sciences Study Commons and Campus Center at the Rinker campus, including reference services, research services, daily library operations, outreach and marketing, collection development of print and online resources, and creation of instructional materials such as LibGuides.
• Duties may include evening and weekend hours. Travel between the Rinker and Orange campus will be required as needed. Additional duties as assigned.
• Professional development to include reviewing of library related literature, scholarly or creative activities, and reflective analysis.Required Qualifications
• A.L.A. accredited M.L.S. degree.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with a diverse group of individuals at several different organizational levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and working in a team environment.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions/recommendations.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated experience in health sciences reference services, library instruction, and collection development, preferably in an academic library.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of information resources in the field of health sciences.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in health sciences librarianship.
• Understanding of evidence-based practices, concepts, and tools.
• Ability to promote library resources and services to faculty and students in health sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate work among different projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.Desired Qualifications
• Baccalaureate degree (B.A. or B.S.) or a graduate degree (M.A., M.S., Ph.D.) in a health science field from an accredited institution.
• Ability to direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of other employees or student employees.Special Instructions to Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.