Health Science Librarian

Company: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Health Science Librarian

Overview

Date Posted:

3/12/2021

Location:

Bradenton

Address:

5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

City:

Bradenton

State:

FL

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Education

Employment Status:

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Health Science Librarian provides access, professional assistance, text and/or online literature searching expertise to furnish state-of-the-art information for education, patient care, management decision making and research activities to professional students and the entire LECOM Institution.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Act as departmental representative with faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional / friendly manner at all times;

+ Use professional judgment to search and provide information in many forms: print, electronic and multimedia;

+ Enables users to access all forms of information contained within the LECOM Learning Resource Center, through web-based electronic resources, personal reference and referral work;

+ Provides training for students, faculty and staff on an as needed basis;

+ Assists with publication audits and other related assessment activities;

+ Provides back up as needed at various Institutional locations;

+ Supervises an employee base of 3 -7 staff members, including, but not limited to, overseeing daily assignments, making and confirming scheduling and dealing with various employee issues such as hiring and disciplinary matters...etc.; and

+ Accept other duties as required and/or needed to maintain an efficient and effective Department.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

+ Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), as well as, accurate data entry skills;

+ Excellent organizational skills;

+ Maintaining an established work schedule;

+ Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy;

+ Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

+ Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

+ Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;

+ Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;

+ The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

+ The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;

+ The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner; and

+ Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution's needs.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Postgraduate Degree from an ALA-accredited library/information program required. M.L.S., M.S.L.S., or M.I.L.S. Successful experience in a professional capacity in a Health science environment preferred.

Keywords: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton , Health Science Librarian, Other , Bradenton, Florida