Health Sciences Librarian Research, Learning and User Support

Health Sciences Librarian Research, Learning and User Support

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02315743

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)


Job Summary

Librarian II, Research, Learning and User Support

Working Title:HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
Position Number02315743
DivisionUWM Libraries
DepartmentB503100 Library User Services
Position TypeNon-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment TypeOngoing/Probationary
FLSA StatusExempt
Percent100
Posting TypeStaff

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
As Wisconsin's only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates more than 26,000 students and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin.

The UWM Libraries—Golda Meir Library on the Milwaukee campus and two branches, UWM at Waukesha Library and UWM at Washington County Library—advance the campus mission by providing access to holdings of more than 5.4 million physical items, 1.2 million e-books, and 142,000 digital serials.

The UWM Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in the Council of University of Wisconsin Libraries, the Digital Public Library of America, the Midwest Art Conservation Center, Recollection Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Area Research Center Network, and the World Digital Library. The Libraries use Ex Libris' Alma for its integrated library system, OCLC's CONTENTdm for its digital collections, and bepress' Digital Commons to share the intellectual output of UWM's faculty and research community.

The UWM Libraries value diversity in all of its forms, including who we are, how we think, and what we do. We strive to create a sense of belonging for all people, including those who have been historically underrepresented at UWM.

Job Summary
The Health Sciences Librarian supports the university goals to be excellent in inter-disciplinary research and graduate highly educated individuals at all degree levels. Working under the leadership of the Research Services Lead, position responsibilities include providing effective delivery of instruction and consultations to students, staff and faculty; implementing instruction and co-curricular programs in the College of Health Professions & Sciences and the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health; engaging in academic outreach to assigned departments; and contributing to programs that educate graduate students and faculty on established and emerging practices in scholarly communication. This position is expected to provide excellent customer service in a professional manner and serve as a model representative of UWM and the Libraries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison to nursing, health sciences, and related disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
  
• Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with health science information professional colleagues questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature
  
• Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature
  
• Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
  
• Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise in designated health discipline areas, e.g. systematic reviews, literature synthesis
  
• Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs, e.g. evidence based practice tutorial
  
• Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff outside of their unit on a regular basis, e.g. BSN@Home, BSN at UWM at Waukesha.
  
• Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences
  
• Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels
  
• May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
  
• Partners with faculty and library acquisitions to develop, curate, and manage health science resources
  
  This position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at the Golda Meir Library with flexibility for telecommuting up to 2 days a week, after a successful onboarding period.
  Flexible schedule with some evenings required
  
  Salary Starting at: $53,000 depending on experience and qualifications
  Total Rewards Link UW-System: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/
  
  The University of Wisconsin System offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The University contributes to the cost of several benefit plans. Leave packages: 176 hours vacation, 176 hours Sick leave (during the first 18 months) (96 hours thereafter) 36 hours personal holiday. This leave is granted on a fiscal year basis, July 1-June 30. Depending on start date and percentage of appointment, leave may be pro-rated.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution at time of hire
  Experience conducting literature searches in health-related information sources such as PubMed, CINAHL or Web of Science
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
  
• Understanding of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, including Information Literacy Competency Standards for Nursing
  
• Experience teaching evidence-based practice in an academic library setting or teaching information literacy
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with students and faculty engaged in health science research questions
  
• Demonstrated expert searcher skills, such as those performed in support of systematic or other evidence synthesis reviews
  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate work among different projects
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  
• Degree, course work, or equivalent experience in a health-related field
  
  Application Instructions
  Completed application materials must include a cover letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position as listed above, a resume or curriculum vitae, and three professional references.
  
  Application Deadline01/19/2023
  Continuous (Open Until Filled?)Yes
  If Continuous, Initial Review Date01/20/2023
  Position Contact NameJordan Hampton
  Contact Phone414-251-8539
  Contact Emailhampto36@uwm.edu
  
  Application Notes
  For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
  
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  Employment Authorization
  In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
  
  Title and Total Compensation Project
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  To apply, visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36112
  
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  To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36112
  
  
  
  
  
  
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