Librarian

Hiring Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences Library Resources

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $48,000/year, Full-time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage, basic life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. 
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.


For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM on the closing date.

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Position Details:  The Full Position Description is attached to this posting in the bottom right hand corner.

The position will be based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Research and Education Librarian is part of the SMHS Library Resources team, and the duties of the position include:
 

• Provides reference and research support and works collaboratively with faculty to plan and deliver course-integrated instruction. 
• Serves as liaison to BioMedical Sciences.
• Serves as liaison to additional research departments within the SMHS and College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines.
• Identifies faculty and student needs, and solicits input on library resources in the specific departmental disciplines.
• Provides reference and research information services.
• Provides assistance with library technology tools.
• Teaches & assesses information literary instruction.
• Collaborates with faculty to provide curriculum–integrated instruction. 
• Assists with scholarly research.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of services, policies and procedures.
• Participates in professional activities and professional development.  
• Manages or assists with special projects.

Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge of database searching strategies. 
• Presentation skills.  
• Knowledge of information literacy.  
• Ability to search PubMed utilizing  MeSH.
• Knowledge of technology tools, including mobile devices and web applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.  
• Ability to travel occasionally to local, state, and national events.

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Minimum Requirements:
 

• Master's degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 


Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Academic or hospital library experience. 
• Experience with health sciences database searching. 
• Teaching experience. 
• Experience with web authoring tool.
• Experience with course management systems.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
  
ND Veteran's Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
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