Health Sciences Librarian

Company Description

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at .

There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain Care is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care, we invite you to apply today!

In our locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

Job Description

• Collaborates with team members to recommend, develop, and implement service models and resources that are both evidence-based and cost-effective, which will result in improved online learning services and deeper library engagement.
• Designs and delivers user-centered instruction sessions, workshops, and tutorials as part of the library’s information literacy program.
• Works in coordination with other librarians to create, implement, and maintain online instructional resources to support independent learning and research skill development.
• Assists in ensuring that the library and the information services for which the library is responsible for meet accreditation standards.
• Serves as liaison to assigned academic programs within Chamberlain University. Promoting awareness and use of library services and collections.
• Provides regular detailed reports of library services activities.
• Provides personalized virtual reference and research services through Springshare’s LibApps platform including virtual chat, virtual appointments, and virtual workshops, helping users to locate and effectively utilize library resources.
• Stays current with emerging online learning technologies, instruction best practices, and research support services in health sciences disciplines to enhance library services for the Chamberlain community.
• Must be available to work one weekend shift as needed.
• Preference will be given to candidates with weeknight availability (until 6 pm Central Time).
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science/library and information science - Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to think quickly and type appropriate responses to on-the-spot student inquiries in live chat support - Ability to conduct in-depth searches of health sciences literature using PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, and other health sciences databases.
• Demonstrated experience providing research assistance in both online and virtual learning environments. - Demonstrated teaching skills with an understanding of pedagogical best practices, information literacy principles, and instructional design tools for online instruction.
• Ability to work well with a diverse range of patrons in a virtual environment, with demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the benefits of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace, specifically with regard to the delivery of library resources and services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Must be student-focused and dedicated to supporting a robust virtual student experience

Preferred

• Previous experience in an academic library, hospital library or other health sciences library setting
• Experience using Springshare’s LibApps platforms for the delivery and assessment of library services is desired.
• Familiarity with ExLibris Primo and Microsoft Office desired
• Experience using WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or other tools to collaborate with team members in an online environment.
• Experience providing in-depth research consultations and expert literature searches to support faculty scholarship.
• Interest in or demonstrated experience in one or more areas of health sciences librarianship such as evidence-based practice, citation management, systematic/scoping reviews, or author publishing support.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $49, and $88, Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
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Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation