Health Sciences Librarian

JOB SUMMARY: The Health Science Librarian provides access, professional assistance, text and/or online literature searching expertise to furnish state-of-the-art information for education, patient care, management decision making, and research activities to professional students and the entire LECOM Institution.  Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM.  Occasional weekend coverage required.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as departmental representative with faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner at all times;
• Use professional judgment to search and provide information in many forms: print, electronic, and multimedia;
• Enable users to access all forms of information contained within the LECOM Learning Resource Center, through web-based electronic resources, personal reference, and referral work;
• Provides training for students, faculty, and staff on an as-needed basis;
• Assists with publication audits and other related assessment activities;
• Provides back-up as needed at various Institutional locations;
• Assists patrons while working the circulation desk;
• Researches and evaluate potential LRC resources;
• Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

• Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and
• Other duties as required / needed to maintain an efficient and effective Department.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and accurate data entry skills; 
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills including tact and diplomacy;
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner; and
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to: Postgraduate Degree from an ALA-accredited library/information program required.  M.L.S., M.S.L.S., or M.I.L.S.  Successful experience in a professional capacity in a health science environment preferred.