Medical, Clinical and Reference Librarian (Non-Tenure track)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Medical, Clinical and Reference Librarian (Non-Tenure track)

Department
EVHSC LIBRARY

Position Number
FP647A

Job Description

Provide prompt and accurate information, reference service, user education, and library instruction to the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University community and public.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science or master’s degree in library and information science, or the international equivalents.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Considerable competencies in library computing applications including, but not limited to, online bibliographic searching, use of Internet-based resources, learning management system, and distance learning technologies.
2. Considerable ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.
3. Basic ability to exemplify openness to ideas, teamwork, transparency in communication, customer service, and integrates contributions with an inclusive approach to creative problem-solving.
4. Basic understanding of and ability to apply professional core values established by the American Library Association into the workplace: Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom and Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability.
5. Considerable ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
6. Basic ability to deliver library instruction in person and in an evolving online learning environment.
7. Basic ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs with enthusiasm and energy. Takes independent action to address and resolve problems.
8. Considerable ability to express ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment in making decisions.
9. Basic ability to deal with others in a direct, honest manner and comply with all ODU policies and procedures.
10. Minimum of two years library experience.
11. Basic Instruction experience in face to face and online learning environments is required.
    
    

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Library Association ( MLA ) certification.
• Coursework in health sciences librarianship or other health sciences training Experience in the health sciences or academic setting
• Experience in the health sciences or academic setting

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
02/10/2025

Application Review Date
03/10/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22432 and should include

1. A cover letter of interest.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A resume.
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
5. Names and contact information for three professional references.
   
   

Review of applications will begin on March 10, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly
No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/library

About the Department

https://www.evms.edu/library/