Librarian I (Nursing) Job at Texas Library Association in Fort Worth

Job Summary

The Librarian I is responsible for providing research assistance to library users by facilitating access to information resources and teaching research skills, as well as supporting departments in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences through information literacy instruction, collection development, and various orientation sessions.

This position includes a biweekly evening shift and rotating Saturday shifts as part of the regular schedule.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Assists TCU library users in finding books and journals, answers factual questions and helps define research topics by staffing the Reference / Information Commons Desk and responding to email Reference questions, while applying accepted customer service techniques
• Prepares and teaches the use of online resources, such as the library catalog, indexes, and Databases by conducting hands-on classes and individual instruction; developing and maintaining library web pages related to nursing and health sciences (liaison) responsibilities
• Participates in building the Library’s collections by collaborating as necessary with departmental faculty in assigned departments in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences for ordering books, video material, electronic resources, evaluating databases; selecting items for addition or withdrawal in order to meet the needs of the students and faculty
• Contributes to the overall operation of the library by serving on committees and task forces; representing the library via campus and other external groups as assigned
• Functions as an effective, proactive liaison to the faculty and students of the assigned departments in College of Nursing & Health Sciences by expanding and promoting the information literacy component of the various programs and classes
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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