Reference Librarian - Moody Medical Library
Job Summary:
To provide appropriate information, education and liaison services to support teaching, scientific investigation, patient care, and public service programs at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serves as liaison to departments as the primary contact and communication link for library and information related activities.
- Assists clients in securing needed information using appropriate reference tools and information sources.
- Interfaces with clients to conduct reference interviews and provide timely information in a variety of methods including face to face, telephone, and electronic methods including email and interactive chat.
- Performs literature searches in appropriate databases, including for systematic review support.
- Assists clients in citation management using bibliographic citation management tools.
- Creates and maintains web based guides to support liaison departments and general resource discovery.
- Assists with library education programs by developing education materials and tutorials; teaching in courses, as requested; and presenting in library classes, orientations, demonstrations, and tours.
- Assists in collection development by providing subject area expertise for selection and de-selection.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships and a professional environment.
- Represents the library within the UTMB community, and with other librarians.
- Collects data and statistics on reference, liaison and education activities.
- Maintains expertise by participating in relevant conferences, committees, workshops, and seminars.
- Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must possess communication skills and verbal presentation abilities for interaction with the library staff and users.
- Ability to plan, organize, set and accomplish goals, and be self-motivated.
- Ability to analyze / evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to promote and work in a team concept to accomplish goals.
- Ability to be assertive and flexible while working under constant time constraints.
- Knowledge of library science principles and procedures.
- Ability to conduct literature searches in multiple platforms and databases.
- Thorough knowledge of health science literature and reference tools.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Library Sciences and one year related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academy of
Equal Employment Opportunity:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
