Job Opportunity: Information Specialist, USC Norris Medical Library
Posted on August 15, 2012 by Lisa Federer | No Comments
USC Norris Medical Library is seeking applicants for the following position:
The Information Specialist position engages actively with the faculty and staff of the medical school to develop and evaluate curriculum-based instruction and assignments in medical information retrieval and evidence-based medicine. The librarian must be experienced in the use of emerging technologies and will instruct faculty and students on the use of devices and software. This position collaborates with other Information Specialists in the Education and Research Services Division of the library to provide reference and consultation services and workshop instruction to the USC Health Sciences community.
Responsibilities:
- – Oversee library’s educational program for the Keck School of Medicine including the development and evaluation of course content, support materials and assignments. Works closely with faculty to integrate relevant library instruction at all appropriate points in the curriculum.
- – Participate in Keck School of Medicine Curriculum Committee meetings and provide faculty workshops on the use of new and emerging technologies.
- – Provide reference and consultation services to faculty, staff and students of the Health Sciences Campus.
- – Serve on library and campus-wide committees in support of innovation and improvement of services.
- – Participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities that enhance education and library programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- – Masters from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent degree
- – Minimum 1 year of professional library experience in an academic health sciences library
- – Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in providing in-person or online instruction.
- – Experience using health science information resources and conducting literature searches.
- – Experience and facility with using current and emerging technologies.
- – Excellent oral and written communication skills
- – Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- – Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- – Three or more years of professional library experience providing reference and education services in an academic health sciences library
For more information, visit http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65953.
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