Medical Education/Reference Librarian ? University of Southern ...

INFORMATION SPECIALIST
(Medical Education/Reference Librarian)
University of Southern California
Requisition ID: 015109

GENERAL INFORMATION
The University of Southern California Norris Medical Library seeks an
innovative and energetic librarian to serve
as Information Specialist and liaison to the Keck School of Medicine.
The Norris Medical Library is an academic
research library serving the schools of Medicine and Pharmacy, the
divisions of Occupational Science and
Occupational Therapy, Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, and the
master programs for Public Health and Nurse
Anesthesia. The library has a strong emphasis on providing access to a
wide variety of electronic information
resources, and educating faculty, students, and staff through seminars
on Internet resources, presentation
software, database searching, evidence-based health care, mobile
devices, and bibliographic management. The
library contains 178,000 volumes and receives 2,968 current electronic
journals. The library staff of 36.5 FTE
includes 13 librarians/professionals. For additional information, see
the library?s website, www.usc.edu/nml.
The Information Specialist position engages actively with the faculty
and staff of the medical school to develop
and evaluate curriculum-based instruction and assignments in medical
information retrieval and evidence-based
medicine. The librarian must be experienced in the use of emerging
technologies and will instruct faculty and
students on the use of devices and software. This position
collaborates with other Information Specialists in the
Education and Research Services Division of the library to provide
reference and consultation services and
workshop instruction to the USC Health Sciences community.

RESPONSIBILITIES
? Oversee library?s educational program for the Keck School of
Medicine including the development and
evaluation of course content, support materials and assignments. Works
closely with faculty to integrate
relevant library instruction at all appropriate points in the curriculum.
? Participate in Keck School of Medicine Curriculum Committee meetings
and provide faculty workshops on the
use of new and emerging technologies.
? Provide reference and consultation services to faculty, staff and
students of the Health Sciences Campus.
? Serve on library and campus-wide committees in support of innovation
and improvement of services.
? Participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities that
enhance education and library programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
? Masters in Library Science or equivalent degree.
? Minimum 1 year of professional library experience in an academic
health sciences library;
Prefer 3+ years experience.
? Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in providing
in-person or online instruction.
? Experience using health science information resources and conducting
literature searches.
? Experience and facility with using current and emerging technologies.
? Excellent oral and written communication skills
? Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
? Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.

This position is in a continuing-appointment track, the USC Libraries?
equivalent to tenure. Rank and salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS
37? hour week; 22 days vacation; sick leave; disability plan;
retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options);
tuition assistance; medical, dental and life insurance; credit union;
group auto and homeowner?s insurance
available.

How To Apply
Applications must be submitted via USC?s online faculty application website:
https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65953
As part of the application, candidates must upload in Word or PDF a
cover letter and curriculum vitae.
For more information about this position, contact Daniel Grande, USC
Norris Medical Library, (323) 442-1130,
email dgrande@usc.edu.
USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in
employment. Women and men, and members of
all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

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