Health Sciences Librarian
Job in
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia, 24513, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
Centra Health, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Library, Information & Knowledge Management, Academic, Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lynchburg, VA, United States
Job DescriptionThe Health Sciences Librarian manages the ongoing operation of the library for the Centra system. Maintains up-to-date nursing and medical core collections. Manages circulation and access to print and electronic materials. Conducts literature searches and inter-library loan materials. Engages in bibliographic instruction and provides other library services for patrons.
Responsibilities- Monitors library expenses and budget status
- Participates in systematic library evaluation to meet users' information needs
- Seeks opportunities to enhance library service delivery
- Monitors working condition of library computers, printers and copier
- Submits library service and activities reports
- Maintains Centra Library Services intranet site
- Prepares purchase orders to secure new reference materials periodicals and supplies
- Reviews and culls library collections according to established policy
- Updates print and electronic journal subscriptions annually
- Maintains current library holdings database in the Cyber Tools for Libraries Integrated Library System
- Solicits recommendations from Centra College, Nursing Research Councils and library users when evaluating/updating core holdings
- Monitors and addresses access challenges to library's electronic resources
- Tracks usage statistics for electronic resources
- Administers Open Anthens
- Conducts literature searches using appropriate databases and electronic resources
- Oversees DOCLINE and OCLC interlibrary loan network participation
- Serves as a resource to individuals and groups engaged in research and special projects
- Provides training and education materials to students, faculty and staff in the library and off-site
- Conducts individual and small group tutorials
- Teaches literature searches as related to evidenced-based practices
- Maintains Centra Library Service page in Learning Management System for Centra College
- May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time
- Required
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Library Science - Preferred Education:
ALA-accredited Masters Degree - Required Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a medical or health professional library
- Job Identification 20936
- Job Category Non Clinical Professional
- Posting Date 10/08/2026, 01:12 PM
- Locations 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
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