Education and Outreach Librarian

Education and Outreach Librarian

09 Nov 2024
Florida, South florida, 33101 South florida USA

Education and Outreach Librarian

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/EReRecruitingApplyforaJob.pdf) . Under the direction of the Head of the Learning, Research, and Clinical Information Services (LRCIS) Department, the Education and Outreach Librarian works as part of a team of librarians whose expertise and knowledge base support educational, clinical, research, and administrative activities at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSoM). Specifically, this includes teaching of classes, expert searching of the biomedical literature, reference services, unit liaisons, creation and maintenance of resource guides and other web content, and clinical, data, and research services in support of UMMSoM students, faculty, staff and residents, and primary teaching hospital personnel. Selected services in support of unaffiliated health care professionals, librarians, and the public are also provided.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Educational and Outreach Support:

As an instruction librarian, curate resources to support teaching and learning, and develop and deliver engaging, outcomes-focused classroom and online instruction.

Design and provide contextualized information literacy instruction and assess student learning.

Produce research guides, tutorials, class materials, and other resources to promote and support student learning through the use of library materials and services.

Work collaboratively with library faculty and staff to support the development of inclusive and representative programming and services that are accessible and meet the needs of all Miller School of Medicine students.

Engage with students, faculty, staff, and community organizations on initiatives related to promoting a culture of belonging and inclusive excellence, and work collaboratively across campus to support student success and other initiatives.

Oversee library marketing, including social media, and work closely with other departments and student groups to develop effective campus-wide outreach activities and partnerships.

Provide reference and information services as well as research assistance to students, faculty, researchers, and staff at the Miller School of Medicine and the other communities that Calder Library serves.

Participate in the Calder Library’s Evidence Synthesis Review Service.

Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of the position classification.

Service:

Participate in local, regional, national, or international library or library-related organizations, conferences, etc.

Participate in Libraries and University committees, task forces, and teams, as appropriate.

Other responsibilities may include:

Assist and provide support for other library projects and initiatives, as requested.

In pursuit of the Libraries’ and University’s strategic objectives, models the University’s “DIRECCT” values (diversity, integrity, responsibility, excellence, compassion, creativity, and teamwork).

QUALIFICATIONSRequired:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent.

Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in a reference services department at an academic medical institution or 3 years combined experience in health sciences reference position at an academic medical institution and a hospital.

Demonstrated experience in the use of health sciences information resources, including specialized clinical and biomedical research tools.

Knowledge of trends in scholarship, teaching and learning, research services, and reference services.

Demonstrated teaching experience.

Commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, equity, and inclusion.

Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.

Ability to work productively with colleagues in a team-focused environment as well as independently.

Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to user-centered library service and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast-paced environment with a culturally diverse population.

Evidence of continued professional development, involvement, and contribution.

Desired:

Degree or certification in teaching and learning and/or other educational program.

Documented collaboration with clinical or basic science researchers and/or medical faculty.

Documented experience with evidence synthesis reviews.

Off-campus community outreach experience.

Working knowledge of Blackboard or other course management systems.

Technology troubleshooting skills.

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

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Job Status:

Full timeEmployee Type: Faculty

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