Clinical and Education Services Librarian

The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library at UVA seeks a Clinical and Education Services Librarian. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, the Clinical and Education Services Librarian plays a central role in providing library services in support the mission of UVA Health. This position will serve as a leader and/or active member of library teams, task forces and committees. The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library has made a commitment to promote diversity and inclusivity among our employees, collections, and services. We are committed to creating a more just, inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment for our employees and those whom we serve. We seek candidates whose work and/or service demonstrates their proven commitment to these principles. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Education Services

• Collaborate in teaching, learning, research, and curriculum support
• Create and manage quality learning experiences for student, faculty, residents, and staff to assist in best-practice usage of information resources to support learning and patient care
• Design and implement specific projects or programs that cater to the information needs of a community, such as the creation of LibGuides
• Provide virtual and in-person research assistance and instruction
• Build and manage relationships with faculty, students, residents, and staff regarding library services and resources
• Participate in collection development activities to support user needs

Clinical Services

• Build partnerships with academic clinical departments and user communities, working with them as a conduit for their information needs, both user- and library- initiated. Services include research, advanced literature searching, information organization services, reference, discovery of content and instruction of library research and resources tools
• Provide access to and training on Evidence-Based resources to support clinical decision making
• Serve as a content expert and team player on systematic and scoping reviews

Overall

• Represent the library on university committees, task forces, and working groups
• Participate in and represent the library in local, regional, and national professional activities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Master's degree in Library Science or other academic discipline; preferably from an ALA accredited institution. Experience: Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years combined library, teaching, information technology, informatics, and/or biomedical research experience
• Experience in a clinical health care environment / EBM /EMR/ Terminology
• Experience in curriculum development and instruction / delivery
• Knowledge of discovery and access tools currently used in libraries
• Demonstrated skills in information management software
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adjust priorities when necessary
• Demonstrated listening, negotiation, diplomacy, writing, planning, management, and implementation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and easily adapt to new technology

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. Anticipated Hiring Range: $56,000 - $68,000, commensurate with education and experience. This is an EXEMPT level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits. This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

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