Medical Librarian – College of Osteopathic Medicine Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Medical Librarian – College of Osteopathic Medicine

Job ID:

34035

Job Category:

Academics

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

BHSU University

Facility:

BHSU University

Location:

Memphis, TN
Overview
Summary The Medical Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day library functions of all Baptist University students, with an emphasis on graduate and medical education. The Medical Librarian will play a pivotal role in shaping library resources that meet the unique needs of our medicalmunity and fosters a culture of inquiry and scholarship. Externally, this position will work with third-party vendors and manage relationships to provide appropriate learning resources which promote the advancement of medical knowledge. Under the general supervision of the BUCOM, Dean-Assistant OMS I and OMS II the Medical Librarian will be an integral member of the Baptist Health Sciences University Library team, functioning synergestically with all BHSU librarians and will have a dotted line reporting accountability to the Health Sciences Library Supervisor. The Medical Librarian will be responsible for all functions 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.
Responsibilities Provides research assistance; develop and review library policies and procedures for graduate students and medical education; coordinate the development of content and delivery of information literacy instruction and advocate for the integration of Medical Library resources and services into academic program learning oues. Procure appropriate Medical Library resources to support teaching and learning of BHSU programs curricula. Provides support and tracks the status of any and all contracts, licenses, and purchasing that supports the educational, research, and governance missions of BHSU. Manages electronic resource collection to ensure that online holdings are accessible on campus and remotely through all library platforms and search engines.
Collect and analyze usage statistics, assess library services and programs, prepare reports, and make rmendations for strategic planning and decision making; assist in analyzing financial needs, developing budget requests and monitoring/expenditures for the operation of the library; negotiate online database, journal, and e-book access; conduct research on innovative library products and services and make cost-effective rmendations.
Maintain knowledge of trends in library services for graduate students and osteopathic medical education, assessment, technology, and information literacy; serves onmittees as appropriate; represent Baptist Health Sciences University’s Library in regional and nationalanizations. Ensure that required reports for federal agencies including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) annual library report, are submitted on time and provide accurate information. Participate in the accreditation processes by providing appropriate documentation and reports and meeting with accreditors when necessary. Develop annual assessment plans, identifying designated benchmarks, measurement tools, and oues. Analyze and use data to enhance library services and resources. Perform related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Required Qualifications Education:

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in academic library settings in health sciences or medical education. Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

Experience:

Preferred:

Second advanced degree. Strong knowledge of medical information resources and library technologies. Five (5) years of experience in experience in academic library settings in health sciences or medical education.