Liaison Librarian for Nursing, Health Sciences and Pharmacy

Liaison Librarian for Nursing, Health Sciences and PharmacyPosition Information

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-time/40 Hours per Week

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Hiring Department

Muntz Library

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

Position level (Librarian I, II, III) will be hired based on best candidate's relevant education and experience.

The Librarian provides research, curriculum and clinical information support to the Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy, the School of Nursing, and the School of Health Professions. Duties include serving as liaison, providing information and education services to students and faculty, performing mediated and systematic review searching, administering Covidence, assisting with marketing and outreach efforts, performing committee work within and outside the library, providing on-call coverage of the information desk, and participating in collection development and assessment with an emphasis on health science resources, and other duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Proactively communicate with on-campus and distance constituencies about library services and resources.
• Provide research and reference services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide meditated search support to faculty and systematic review support to faculty and students.
• Administer Covidence systematic review platform.
• Provide on-call general reference support.
• Develop tutorials and instructional programs addressing evidence-based practice, library resources, information literacy and critical thinking skills for students; promote same to faculty.
• Solicit feedback from faculty regarding research needs and assessment of potential new resources.
• Participate in library marketing and outreach efforts.
• Evaluate resources for purchase, weeding, or retention.
• Create LibGuides and develop familiarity with other Springshare products as needed.
• Participate collegially in library and university meetings and committees.
• Participate in relevant professional organizations, attend meetings and present at conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

Master's degree in Library Science.

Preferred: Undergraduate study in life or clinical sciences, membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP).

Librarian I - entry level, no experience.

Librarian II - three (2) years of direct relevant experience.

Librarian III - six (6) or more years of direct relevant experience.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Evidence of effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Evidence of collegiality and flexibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for technologies.
• Public speaking and teaching skills.
• Strong commitment to public service.

Other Information

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=12979&PostingSeq=1