University of Kentucky Libraries
Medical Center Library
Lexington, KY 40536-0298
www.uky.edu/Libraries/MCL
February 9, 2007
Position: Clinical Reference Librarian. Job Number # SP515757
Available: Open
Description: Reporting to the Assistant Director for the Research and
Education Division at the Medical Center Library, the Clinical Reference
Librarian will work with a variety of clientele, including patients as
well as clinicians, researchers, faculty and students providing
excellent public service.
Responsibilities: Promotes access, both in person and online, to the
Medical Center Library and its supported information resources;
participates in the development of library and departmental objectives
to meet the information needs of users; serves as liaison to assigned
college or department and participates in clinical rounds/morning report
service; assists with web site content development and maintenance
activities; provides reference service, shares in teaching duties for
regularly scheduled classes as well as point-of-use education; conducts
online searching of a variety of health sciences databases; participates
on library, hospital, and university committees as appropriate.
Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in library/information science
from an ALA-accredited institution with a focus on medical
librarianship. A minimum of two years of professional experience in an
academic health sciences or a biomedical special library. Current
knowledge and experience with biomedical information resources.
Experience with reference and end-user instruction. A demonstrated
ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities and to work
collaboratively with colleagues, both within the library, and throughout
the University. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong
public service orientation, and flexibility.
Successful candidates will be able to show evidence of an ability to
meet University of Kentucky requirements for promotion and tenure,
including evidence of self-motivation, initiative, and productivity.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional work experience in a clinical or
basic life sciences discipline. Experience with bibliographic
management software and electronic courseware.
Salary and Benefits: Salary and faculty rank commensurate with
experience and qualifications; minimum salary: $38,500. Full-time 12
month, tenure-track appointment within the UK Libraries system. Standard
academic fringe benefits; 22 days annual leave; TIAA-CREF, Fidelity and
Twentieth Century Annuity plans. Visit http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/
for additional benefits information.
Library: Located in the beautiful bluegrass region of central Kentucky,
the University of Kentucky Libraries system includes the main William T.
Young Library, Medical Center Library, Law Library, Special Collections
& Digital Programs, Agricultural Information Center, Little Fine Arts
Library, Design Library, Education Library, Engineering Library and five
science libraries. The Medical Center Library serves six colleges:
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health,
plus University Hospital and associated Centers and clinics.
Combined library holdings total more than 3 million volumes. The system
has a staff of 80 librarians and 109 support staff and serves a student
body of 28,000. The UK Libraries use the Voyager integrated library
system. Library membership includes ARL, SOLINET, ASERL, and the Center
for Research Libraries, and is a regional depository for government
publications.
To apply for job #SP515757, a UK Academic Profile must be submitted at
www.uky.edu/HR/UKjobs/. If you have any questions, contact
HR/Employment, phone (859) 257-9555 press 2 or email
[log in to unmask] Application deadline is March 11, 2007, but may
be extended as needed. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants
for certain positions must undergo a national background check as
required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.
The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from minorities and women.
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