Librarian

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports the education, research, patient care, and community service missions of the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) by meeting the information needs of faculty, students, staff, and the local health sciences community.

Position Overview

The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a part-time, hourly librarian to support Lewis Library’s Education, Research, and Engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in library or information science and one (1) year of experience as a professional librarian in an academic setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong service orientation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an open approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Two years of experience in reference, data, scholarly communications, student success, or research related position in an academic setting.
• Experience creating and editing educational videos.
• Demonstrated experience providing reference services and performing literature searches using specialized databases, evidence-based resources, and reference materials in the health sciences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience using emerging technologies for education and curriculum development.
• Experience using SpringShare.

Job Duties

• Works as part of the Library Education, Research, and Engagement team supporting the overall reference and education need by providing specialized reference services.
• Contribute to the development of tutorials, videos, and other related online research guides.
• Provide reference assistance and instruction as assigned, including top-tier triage of virtual reference questions.
• Prepare, create, and deliver content on evidence-based practice and information literacy to users online and in person.
• Provide advanced literature search support to liaison librarians as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

15 - 19 hours per week (in-person)

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.