Librarian I (Nursing) Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
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.
Required Education and Experience :
- Masters of Library Science (ALA accredited)
- 0 - 1 year experience in a library environment
Preferred Education & Experience :
Experience supporting evidence synthesis projects in health sciences disciplines, such as nursing, public health, or medicine.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 techniquesPrepares 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) responsibilitiesParticipates in building the Library’s collections by collaborating as necessary with departmental faculty in assigned departmentsin the College of Nursing & Health Sciencesfor ordering books, video material, electronic resources, evaluating databases; selecting items for addition or withdrawal in order to meet the needs of the students and facultyContributes to the overall operation of the library by serving on committees and task forces; representing the library via campus and other external groups as assignedFunctions as an effective, proactive liaison to the faculty and students of the assigned departments inCollege of Nursing & Health Sciencesby expanding and promoting the information literacy component of the various programs and classesPerforms other related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Knowledge of academic library print and electronic resourcesKnowledge of major nursing and health sciences databases used in academic libraries and ability to use them effectivelySkill in Microsoft Office Products and web search enginesAbility to listen to and analyze library users’ requests and determine best sources for finding the informationAbility to communicate well with both faculty and studentsAbility to plan and deliver research / instruction services to nursing and health sciences departmentsAbility to support campus wide library instruction program#J-18808-Ljbffr