Librarian ; Nursing

Job Summary

The Librarian I is responsible for providing research assistance to library users by facilitating access to information resources and teaching research skills, as well as supporting departments in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences through information literacy instruction, collection development, and various orientation sessions.

This position includes a biweekly evening shift and rotating Saturday shifts as part of the regular schedule.

• Assists TCU library users in finding books and journals, answers factual questions and helps define research topics by staffing the Reference/Information Commons Desk and responding to email Reference questions, while applying accepted customer service techniques
• Prepares and teaches the use of online resources, such as the library catalog, indexes, and Databases by conducting hands-on classes and individual instruction; developing and maintaining library web pages related to nursing and health sciences (liaison) responsibilities
• Participates in building the Library’s collections by collaborating as necessary with departmental faculty in assigned departments in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences for ordering books, video material, electronic resources, evaluating databases; selecting items for addition or withdrawal in order to meet the needs of the students and faculty
• Contributes to the overall operation of the library by serving on committees and task forces; representing the library via campus and other external groups as assigned
• Functions as an effective, proactive liaison to the faculty and students of the assigned departments in College of Nursing & Health Sciences by expanding and promoting the information literacy component of the various programs and classes
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of academic library print and electronic resources
• Knowledge of major nursing and health sciences databases used in academic libraries and ability to use them effectively
• Skill in Microsoft Office Products and web search engines
• Ability to listen to and analyze library users’ requests and determine best sources for finding the information
• Ability to communicate well with both faculty and students
• Ability to plan and deliver research/instruction services to nursing and health sciences departments
• Ability to support campus wide library instruction program

• Masters of Library Science (ALA accredited)
• 0 - 1 year experience in a library environment

• Experience supporting evidence synthesis projects in health sciences disciplines, such as nursing, public health, or medicine.