[Michlib-l] GVSU Liaison Librarian Job Posting

[Elizabeth Martin]

***Please excuse the cross posting***
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Assistant/Associate Librarian (HEALTH PROFESSIONS LIAISON LIBRARIAN)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Grand Valley State University Libraries seeks energetic and collegial applicants for a liaison librarian position. This position is located in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, on GVSU’s Grand Rapids campus, and serves the university’s growing undergraduate and graduate health professional programs. The liaison librarian will work with Allied Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation, and Occupational Therapy programs.

Liaison librarians at GVSU provide library instruction, collection management, and outreach in their assigned areas.  They also offer consultation, and instruction services tailored to the needs of students and faculty in liaison departments. The successful candidate will contribute to the establishment of a library-wide scholarly communications program and assist in the development of instruction, reference and liaison services. They will demonstrate a commitment to student success, an understanding of the GVSU campus mission and the ability to work collaboratively and independently within a dynamic team-based organization.

An ALA-accredited MLIS, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a strong commitment to public service are required for this position.
This is a tenure-track, 12-month appointment. GVSU librarians are full members of the university faculty; as such they must possess the potential to fulfill the University Libraries’ requirements for promotion and tenure, are expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, and contribute service to the institution, including faculty governance.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; understanding of instruction and research trends in the health sciences; ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment; strong commitment to public service.

Desired qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate degree in a health related field or experience working in an allied health or medical library; experience with collection development; experience developing and delivering instructional programming; experience using health related research databases, such as PubMed; ability to learn and use new instructional technologies.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete position description, as well as required qualifications and application information, can be found at www.gvsujobs.org. Please submit a current CV or resume, cover letter and list of professional references when applying. Review of applications begins May 16, 2014. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

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Elizabeth Martin
Head of Professional Programs &
Economics Department Liaison Librarian
GVSU Libraries
DEV 132A, Steelcase Library
401 W. Fulton Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI. 49504
616-331-7344
martelia at gvsu.edu




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