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Biomedical Research Librarian
Emory Health Sciences Center Library
Emory University
Atlanta, GADescription: The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library seeks a knowledgeable, energetic, motivated and service-oriented individual to deliver innovative research and instructional services and to develop print and electronic collections in the areas of cell biology, biochemistry, and human genetics. The librarian in this position will join a creative, enthusiastic, and user-oriented Reference and Instructional Services Department.
The Biomedical Research Librarian will work closely with faculty, students and administrators to support research initiatives, academic endeavors, and grant activities in the assigned subject areas. The main focus of this position will be to establish a strong service liaison with basic sciences departments to gauge their information needs and to promote library resources and services.
Responsibilities:
Provide general and specialized reference service at the desk, electronically and on the telephone.
Provide specialized research consultations.
Plan, develop and provide subject-based specialized instruction to support the research and teaching needs of the faculty and students in the assigned subject areas.
Serve as a liaison to the faculty and students in these areas, ensuring that the information needs of the assigned population are met.
Collaborate and participate in educational initiatives at the WHSC Library.
Select, assess, and manage collections and resources in the assigned subject areas. Develop and update subject guides, web pages, tutorials, etc.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA-accredited MLS and documented post-graduate experience in the biological sciences, or Masters or PhD degree in the biological sciences and prior experience in libraries.
Knowledge of current developments in the biological sciences
Understanding and knowledge of the scholarly research communication processes
Ability to instruct and assist users in specialized resources, such as Entrez, Ensembl, Blast, etc.
Strong interest and skills in electronic resources, instructional technology, multimedia resources and services, especially in the subjects assigned
Strong interest and ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students
Excellent analytical, organizational, time and project management skills
Ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Other: Salary: Starting at $42,000 depending on education and experience, with 24 vacation days and excellent fringe benefits, including TIAA/CREF as eligible.About the library: The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library, one of five libraries on the Emory campus, is housed at 1462 Clifton Road, NE. Clinical branch libraries are maintained in Emory University Hospital and in the Glenn Memorial Building opposite Grady Memorial Hospital. The House Staff/Medical Student Learning Center, located on the 16th floor of Grady Memorial Hospital, provides 24-hour access to health sciences information.
The library collects resources to support the Schools of Medicine, including Allied Health programs, Nursing, Public Health, and the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The library serves Emory students, faculty, staff, and other eligible users with a collection of more than 225,000 volumes, 1200 current print periodicals, and access to over 38,000 electronic journal titles in the campus e-journals database. A computer lab and electronic classroom are available. Wireless is available throughout the library.
The library is open seven days a week with a schedule of 90 hours. Facilities for study and research include group study rooms and faculty carrels. Services include document delivery, circulation, reference, electronic reserves, multi-media development and support, instruction in information retrieval and management, individual consultations, clinical librarianship and instructional design. The library participates in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. STAFF: 12 librarians, 24 FTE staff and 2 FTE students
Contact for more information:
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to: Kathy Torrente, Head Reference and Instructional Services, Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library, Emory University, 1462 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, or libkjt@emory.edu . Emory University is an equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer.
03/25/08
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