What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Library position at MUSC Health?
Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina Libraries seeks an individual to fill the Research and Education Informationist position. The Research and Education Informationist will provide research and knowledge management services to students and teaching, clinical, and research faculty from the College of Graduate Studies and selected programs within the College of Health Professions. This position reports to the Associate Director of Libraries and will work in a flexible, team-oriented, highly collaborative environment. This position has a broad scope of work and activities, including expert search services, teaching and education, research consultations, and community engagement to MUSC students, faculty, and staff in the health sciences.
Qualifications
ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library Science Required
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001568 Library
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Description
Reference and Research
Provide high quality reference and research support to teaching, clinical, and research faculty in response to their information needs to support education, grant preparation, clinical care delivery, and research.
In collaboration with the Associate Director of Libraries and the Research and Education Services team, plan and implement strategies for integrating the library's expertise, resources, and services into education, research, and clinical care.
Serve as liaison to students, faculty, and staff for education, outreach, instruction, research, and collection services for assigned disciplines.
Education
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The Medical University of South Carolina Libraries seeks an individual to fill the Research and Education Informationist position. The Research and Education Informationist will provide research and knowledge management services to students and teaching, clinical, and research faculty from the College of Graduate Studies and selected programs within the College of Health Professions. This position reports to the Associate Director of Libraries and will work in a flexible, team-oriented, highly collaborative environment. This position has a broad scope of work and activities, including expert search services, teaching and education, research consultations, and community engagement to MUSC students, faculty, and staff in the health sciences.
Qualifications
ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library Science Required
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001568 Library
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Description
Reference and Research
Provide high quality reference and research support to teaching, clinical, and research faculty in response to their information needs to support education, grant preparation, clinical care delivery, and research.
- Provide in-depth and on-demand research consultation services for individuals and small groups.
- Provide expert search services for systematic reviews and other intensive research projects.
- Manage animal alternative searches in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Collaborate with Digital Strategies and Innovation team to maintain and improve the library web presence, expand technical capabilities of staff and program, develop new technology-based services, and plan for future directions.
- Work with the Information Resources and Collections Services team to evaluate and recommend information resources, synchronizing the Library’s collections, web, and electronic health record presence with clinical, research, and educational needs.
- Perform general reference duties: answer reference questions, conduct expert literature searches, consult on faculty publications and presentations, meet with faculty to assist with their research.
In collaboration with the Associate Director of Libraries and the Research and Education Services team, plan and implement strategies for integrating the library's expertise, resources, and services into education, research, and clinical care.
- Guide faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of library services and resources to support evidence-based practice
- Design and teach curriculum-integrated instruction sessions in person and virtual learning environments
- Apply adult learning theories, principles, and practices to support teaching and learning.
- Develop and maintain webpages and LibGuides for specific disciplines and subjects.
- Create online tutorials focused on resources and information skills in support of distant students and just-in-time training.
- Participate in planning and presenting in-person and online library instruction programs and activities, including new student/faculty orientation, information resource tutorials, and participation in university wide events.
- Plan and participate in university events such as student and faculty orientations, and other outreach activities
- Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and other meetings as appropriate.
Serve as liaison to students, faculty, and staff for education, outreach, instruction, research, and collection services for assigned disciplines.
- Provide client-centered services, including teaching and instruction, reference and research support, and collection development.
- Serve as primary point of contact for faculty and students in assigned liaison areas to ensure coordination of services, and to meet curricular needs.
- Assist with drafting responses on findings that address replacement, reduction, and refinement.
- Assisting with writing or editing lay components of research protocols.
- Cultivate relationships through campus engagement, and actively work towards establishing productive relationships with departmental faculty, staff, and students to integrate the library’s resources in curricula and research projects.
- Seek opportunities to collaborate and establish partnerships with faculty members and departments within the liaison school.
- Develop outreach activities and communication to promote library resources and services.
- Fulfill faculty duties as outlined in the MUSC Faculty Handbook.
- Actively participate in the university's academic life, represent the library on university committees, and build collaborative and inclusive relationships throughout the university and clinical enterprise.
- Actively participate in professional activities through presentations or publications regarding innovative library practice or programs in health sciences libraries using principles of evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP)
- Pursue professional development opportunities and maintain awareness of evolving library and information science trends.
Education
- ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library Science
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
