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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Nursing Librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and providing access to a wide range of nursing and healthcare information resources. This role involves collaborating with nursing faculty, students, and healthcare professionals to support their research and educational needs. The Nursing Librarian will also be responsible for developing and maintaining the library's nursing and healthcare collections, providing reference and instructional services, and staying current with trends and developments in nursing and healthcare information. The successful candidate will have a strong background in library science, nursing, or a related field, and will possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to providing high-quality service to our users. The Nursing Librarian will also be involved in outreach activities, promoting the library's resources and services to the nursing community. Additionally, the Nursing Librarian will work closely with other library staff to ensure that the library's resources are effectively integrated into the nursing curriculum and that users have access to the information they need. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the education and professional development of nursing students and healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage and develop the library's nursing and healthcare collections.
- Provide reference and instructional services to nursing faculty, students, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to integrate library resources into the nursing curriculum.
- Conduct literature searches and provide research support for nursing and healthcare topics.
- Stay current with trends and developments in nursing and healthcare information.
- Develop and deliver information literacy instruction sessions for nursing students.
- Create and maintain online research guides and other instructional materials.
- Promote the library's resources and services to the nursing community.
- Participate in library outreach activities and events.
- Work closely with other library staff to ensure effective integration of resources.
- Assist with the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.
- Provide training and support for the use of library databases and other resources.
- Evaluate and select new resources for the nursing and healthcare collections.
- Maintain accurate records and statistics related to library services and usage.
- Participate in professional development activities to stay current with best practices.
- Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in Library Science, Nursing, or a related field.
- Experience working in a library or healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of nursing and healthcare information resources.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Commitment to providing high-quality service.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and healthcare professionals.
- Experience with literature searches and research support.
- Knowledge of information literacy instruction techniques.
- Familiarity with online research guides and instructional materials.
- Ability to stay current with trends and developments in nursing and healthcare information.
- Experience with library outreach and promotion activities.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with library databases and software.
- Ability to evaluate and select new resources for the library's collections.
- Experience with library policies and procedures.
- Strong record-keeping and statistical analysis skills.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working with nursing and healthcare information resources?
- How do you stay current with trends and developments in nursing and healthcare information?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you collaborated with faculty to integrate library resources into the curriculum?
- How do you approach providing reference and instructional services to nursing students and faculty?
- Can you describe a successful outreach activity or event you have been involved in?
- How do you handle the evaluation and selection of new resources for the library's collections?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you had to solve a complex problem in your role as a librarian?
- How do you ensure that users have access to the information they need?
- Can you describe your experience with literature searches and research support?
- How do you approach developing and delivering information literacy instruction sessions?
