Librarian I (Nursing) -- Texas Christian University -- Fort Worth, TX

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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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters of Library Science (ALA accredited)
• 0 - 1 year experience in a library environment

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic library print and electronic resources
• Knowledge of major nursing and health sciences databases used in academic libraries and ability to use them effectively
• Skill in Microsoft Office Products and web search engines
• Ability to listen to and analyze library users’ requests and determine best sources for finding the information
• Ability to communicate well with both faculty and students
• Ability to plan and deliver research/instruction services to nursing and health sciences departments
• Ability to support campus wide library instruction program

Priority Deadline: 5/20/2024

Apply Here: Librarian I - TCU Main Campus, Texas, United States