Job Information
North Central College, IL Health Sciences Librarian in Naperville, Illinois
Employment Status: Administrative
Description of Key Responsibility:
- Participate in reference, liaison, and collection development activities for the Health Sciences, including but not limited to:
Provide reference service at scheduled times.
Provide research support for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.
Participate in collection development and library instruction responsibilities including assessment, purchasing, and weeding.
Teach course integrated instructional sessions for students, faculty, and staff, which may include team-teaching.
Prepare instructional materials in a variety of modalities, maintain content in digital tools like LibGuides, and collaborate with others when appropriate.
With the Director’s approval, may participate in library grant applications.
Cooperate as a team member with the library services staff in performing any duties essential to efficient library operations.
Attend seminars and training sessions to improve or update position-oriented skills and knowledge, when appropriate and funds permit.
Participate in local, state, and national library organizations, when appropriate and funds permit.
Fulfill other job-related duties as assigned by designated supervisor(s).
OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Education/Training:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution is required.
Experience:
Work experience or education in the Health Sciences is required. Reference experience and knowledge of online and print resources and services is required. Teaching or library instruction experience is strongly preferred. Collection development experience in an academic library setting is preferred.
Position Summary:
To provide library services to the Health Sciences programs, including Applied Health Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nutrition Science, Sport Management, Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, and Nursing. This is a Librarian level position that, in conjunction with other librarians, participates in reference, liaison, outreach, instruction, and collection development activities.