Health Sciences Librarian
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 4, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Health Sciences Librarian
Requisition Number
FE03854
Working Title
Department Name
88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
· ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science
Required Related Experience
· Demonstrated knowledge of health sciences resources and scholarly communication issues
· Ability to work in an environment of teamwork and cooperation; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably, orally and in writing; and manage time effectively
· Proven ability to establish strong rapport, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with library and teaching faculty, as well as clinicians and researchers in a team environment
· Flexible and adaptive response to trends, priorities, and services to meet evolving needs of user communities
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
Health Sciences Librarian
Job Description
The University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the university's research enterprise, and we are looking for a collaborative, proactive, enthusiastic, and service-oriented candidate to join our team as a Health Sciences Librarian.
The Health Sciences Librarian will collaborate with the Health Sciences Team to provide library services to various Medical Center Library ( MCL) user groups. The MCL supports students, faculty, and researchers in the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, and Agriculture, Food, & Environment ( CAFE) and the UK HealthCare ( UKHC) enterprise, which includes Chandler Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Markey Cancer Center, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Kentucky Children's Hospital, affiliate hospitals, and the expansion of the clinical programs and new ambulatory care centers. This position will provide innovative services to a range of health sciences subject areas including information, education, and research activities using a variety of methods and technologies. The candidate will work with colleagues to advise clients on information sources, data management, scholarly communication, and emerging library services.
The University of Kentucky Libraries guiding principle is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This principle informs all aspects of our work and requires all library personnel to actively consider and address barriers that permeate institutional structures and systems. Viewing our work through this EDI lens, we are committed to building collections, enhancing services, and providing spaces that reflect and support individuals with diverse perspectives and abilities.
Responsibilities
· Provide instruction through workshops, course sessions, online modules, and research guides
· Apply knowledge of evidence-based healthcare to support and conduct literature searches, systematic reviews, and other advanced searches
· Participate with other librarians and staff in providing research assistance and consultations for all MCL users
· Serve as library liaison to one or more MCL user groups
· Collaborate and consult with faculty, residents, fellows, nurses, students, staff, and clinicians on topics such as finding quality evidence, finding and using data, data management and sharing, evidence syntheses, evidence appraisal, and the research lifecycle
· Provide services related to scholarly communication, including copyright, research impact, research data management, open educational resources, and open access
· Work with researchers to identify collaborators, partners, and research opportunities
· Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in health sciences librarianship
· Participate in shared governance of the University of Kentucky by serving on library, departmental/college, and university committees as appropriate
· Pursue scholarship, professional development, and service activities in order to meet requirements for promotion and tenure
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science
· Demonstrated knowledge of health sciences resources and scholarly communication issues
· Ability to work in an environment of teamwork and cooperation; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably, orally and in writing; and manage time effectively
· Proven ability to establish strong rapport, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with library and teaching faculty, as well as clinicians and researchers in a team environment
· Flexible and adaptive response to trends, priorities, and services to meet evolving needs of user communities
Preferred
· Experience working in academic health center, hospital, or health sciences library
· Training or experience with advanced literature review methodologies
As a member of the UKL faculty, this position participates in planning, shared governance, and UK Libraries-wide faculty activities. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure eligible position in the Librarian Title Series (open rank) which requires scholarship, professional development, and service that contributes to the effectiveness of UK Libraries, the university, and the profession as outlined in Administrative Regulation 2:7 (https://www.uky.edu/regs/ar2-7). Your Distribution of Effort ( DOE) range: Primary assignment: 70-80%, Service/Prof. development and scholarship 20-30% and is reviewed at minimum annually each year. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The minimum salary for a Librarian IV is $57,000 and for a Librarian III is $62,500.
Position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track eligible position. All career levels are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Recently recognized as one of the best employers in higher education by The Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked among America's Best Employers and Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes Magazine, the University of Kentucky strives to create an environment where all staff and faculty are embraced and supported. Employees are offered a wide array of excellent benefit options and more information is available at: www.uky.edu/HR/benefits. Library tenure-track faculty are also eligible to receive a generous relocation allowance, start-up funding for research, and annual professional development/travel funds.
The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university of approximately 32,000 students, 3,500 faculty, and 15,000 staff dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. With over 200 academic programs across sixteen colleges and professional schools, the University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being. Located in the beautiful bluegrass region of central Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Libraries includes the main William T. Young Library, Medical Center Library, Special Collections Research Center, Fine Arts Library, Education Library, Lexmark Library, and Science & Engineering Library. Combined library holdings total more than four million volumes. The system has a faculty of 55 and a support and professional staff of 85. UK Libraries currently uses the Ex Libris Alma and Primo systems. UK Libraries memberships include the Association of Research Libraries, LYRASIS, ASERL, and the Center for Research Libraries. UK is a regional depository for government publications.
To apply, interested applicants must complete a UK Online Academic Profile at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/500421 and attach two documents:
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
Please include contact information for three references when prompted in the application. We ask that one of the references be your current supervisor. Please note, the current supervisor will only be contacted if you are selected for a final round of interviews on campus.
If you have any questions, contact H/R employment, phone (859) 257-9555, press 2.
Applications will be reviewed beginning 1/8/24 and continue until the position is filled which we look the position to start on or after 4/1/24.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Health Sciences Librarian
Requisition Number
FE03854
Working Title
Department Name
88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
· ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science
Required Related Experience
· Demonstrated knowledge of health sciences resources and scholarly communication issues
· Ability to work in an environment of teamwork and cooperation; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably, orally and in writing; and manage time effectively
· Proven ability to establish strong rapport, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with library and teaching faculty, as well as clinicians and researchers in a team environment
· Flexible and adaptive response to trends, priorities, and services to meet evolving needs of user communities
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
Health Sciences Librarian
Job Description
The University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the university's research enterprise, and we are looking for a collaborative, proactive, enthusiastic, and service-oriented candidate to join our team as a Health Sciences Librarian.
The Health Sciences Librarian will collaborate with the Health Sciences Team to provide library services to various Medical Center Library ( MCL) user groups. The MCL supports students, faculty, and researchers in the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, and Agriculture, Food, & Environment ( CAFE) and the UK HealthCare ( UKHC) enterprise, which includes Chandler Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Markey Cancer Center, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Kentucky Children's Hospital, affiliate hospitals, and the expansion of the clinical programs and new ambulatory care centers. This position will provide innovative services to a range of health sciences subject areas including information, education, and research activities using a variety of methods and technologies. The candidate will work with colleagues to advise clients on information sources, data management, scholarly communication, and emerging library services.
The University of Kentucky Libraries guiding principle is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This principle informs all aspects of our work and requires all library personnel to actively consider and address barriers that permeate institutional structures and systems. Viewing our work through this EDI lens, we are committed to building collections, enhancing services, and providing spaces that reflect and support individuals with diverse perspectives and abilities.
Responsibilities
· Provide instruction through workshops, course sessions, online modules, and research guides
· Apply knowledge of evidence-based healthcare to support and conduct literature searches, systematic reviews, and other advanced searches
· Participate with other librarians and staff in providing research assistance and consultations for all MCL users
· Serve as library liaison to one or more MCL user groups
· Collaborate and consult with faculty, residents, fellows, nurses, students, staff, and clinicians on topics such as finding quality evidence, finding and using data, data management and sharing, evidence syntheses, evidence appraisal, and the research lifecycle
· Provide services related to scholarly communication, including copyright, research impact, research data management, open educational resources, and open access
· Work with researchers to identify collaborators, partners, and research opportunities
· Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in health sciences librarianship
· Participate in shared governance of the University of Kentucky by serving on library, departmental/college, and university committees as appropriate
· Pursue scholarship, professional development, and service activities in order to meet requirements for promotion and tenure
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science
· Demonstrated knowledge of health sciences resources and scholarly communication issues
· Ability to work in an environment of teamwork and cooperation; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably, orally and in writing; and manage time effectively
· Proven ability to establish strong rapport, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with library and teaching faculty, as well as clinicians and researchers in a team environment
· Flexible and adaptive response to trends, priorities, and services to meet evolving needs of user communities
Preferred
· Experience working in academic health center, hospital, or health sciences library
· Training or experience with advanced literature review methodologies
As a member of the UKL faculty, this position participates in planning, shared governance, and UK Libraries-wide faculty activities. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure eligible position in the Librarian Title Series (open rank) which requires scholarship, professional development, and service that contributes to the effectiveness of UK Libraries, the university, and the profession as outlined in Administrative Regulation 2:7 (https://www.uky.edu/regs/ar2-7). Your Distribution of Effort ( DOE) range: Primary assignment: 70-80%, Service/Prof. development and scholarship 20-30% and is reviewed at minimum annually each year. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The minimum salary for a Librarian IV is $57,000 and for a Librarian III is $62,500.
Position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track eligible position. All career levels are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Recently recognized as one of the best employers in higher education by The Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked among America's Best Employers and Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes Magazine, the University of Kentucky strives to create an environment where all staff and faculty are embraced and supported. Employees are offered a wide array of excellent benefit options and more information is available at: www.uky.edu/HR/benefits. Library tenure-track faculty are also eligible to receive a generous relocation allowance, start-up funding for research, and annual professional development/travel funds.
The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university of approximately 32,000 students, 3,500 faculty, and 15,000 staff dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. With over 200 academic programs across sixteen colleges and professional schools, the University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being. Located in the beautiful bluegrass region of central Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Libraries includes the main William T. Young Library, Medical Center Library, Special Collections Research Center, Fine Arts Library, Education Library, Lexmark Library, and Science & Engineering Library. Combined library holdings total more than four million volumes. The system has a faculty of 55 and a support and professional staff of 85. UK Libraries currently uses the Ex Libris Alma and Primo systems. UK Libraries memberships include the Association of Research Libraries, LYRASIS, ASERL, and the Center for Research Libraries. UK is a regional depository for government publications.
To apply, interested applicants must complete a UK Online Academic Profile at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/500421 and attach two documents:
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
Please include contact information for three references when prompted in the application. We ask that one of the references be your current supervisor. Please note, the current supervisor will only be contacted if you are selected for a final round of interviews on campus.
If you have any questions, contact H/R employment, phone (859) 257-9555, press 2.
Applications will be reviewed beginning 1/8/24 and continue until the position is filled which we look the position to start on or after 4/1/24.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- InsightintoDiversity.com
- Academic Keys
- Latinos in Higher Education
- Indeed.com
- A colleague, friend, and/or family member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the above
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
