University of Florida Health Sciences Center Library Reference Librarian The University of Florida Health Sciences Center Library (HSCL) invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian. The UF HSCL supports the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and Health Professions. The Reference Librarian will participate as a member of the HSCL Reference Education and Information Management (REIM) team of 7 librarians. The position includes the following responsibilities: provide information/reference services; teach scheduled classes; assist end-users with searching the online public access catalog, networked CD-ROM databases and other electronic resources; perform collection development in reference and assigned subject areas and provide library liaison services between the HSCL and one of the six HSC colleges. Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library Science. Knowledge of health sciences information sources; ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks; excellent oral and written communication skills; leadership and facilitation skills; organizational skills; ability to be a flexible team member; outstanding interpersonal relationship skills; strong service orientation and ability to thrive in a changing environment. Desired: Experience in providing reference services, user education and database searching; understanding and experience with relevant information technologies including the Internet; member or provisional member of the Medical Library Association's Academy of Health Information Professionals or eligible for membership within the first year of employment. Benefits and Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience: $30,000 minimum. A comprehensive benefits package that includes 22 vacation days and 13 sick leave days annually. TIAA/CREF or other retirement options, usual insurance benefits, no state or local taxes. Application procedure: Deadline for applications is July 9, 1999. Please send your resume and the names of three references to: Faith A. Meakin, Director UF Health Sciences Center Libraries P.O. Box 100206 Gainesville FL 32610-0206. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and encourages men and minorities to apply. Tara M. Tobin Reference Librarian Health Science Center Library University of Florida P.O. Box 100206 Gainesville, FL 32610 (352) 392-1390 [log in to unmask]