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 Health Information Professionals (AHIP)

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.

Compensation