The Preston Medical Library at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking applicants for a Clinical and Research Services Librarian. Rank shall be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This is a faculty position which provides medical reference services in the library and clinical setting. Working with assigned departments, the librarian determines information requirements, and plans the delivery of services to support evidence-based practice. This may include attending rounds, department meetings or other forums. This position will represent the library on a Magnet nursing shared governance council by attending meetings and offering other support to nursing staff. Expert searching of the medical and nursing literature using a variety of sources is done as part of general reference services and as part of a systematic review service that will be developed by this position. The systematic review service will offer consultation, literature searching and authoring of the methods sections of manuscripts. Other reference services provided include staffing the reference desk, developing and teaching education programs, developing research guides, using reference software, maintaining reference statistic, outreach to the community and providing information for the Consumer and Patient Health Information Service. This position initiates and participates in research and scholarly activities and will participate in medical library professional organizations locally, regionally and nationally. Other library duties may be required as need is determined.
Required: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school and two years of experience in a health sciences library required. Experience working in a clinical setting and searching National Library of Medicine's PubMed required. Strong service orientation, self-motivation and the ability to multi-task, comprehensive knowledge of library reference sources, experience designing and teaching library instruction classes and developing supporting materials, and systematic review methods. Strong demonstrated analytical, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals certification required within a year.
Preferred: Experience as a clinical or liaison librarian. Systematic reviews training. Demonstrated experience in providing patient education and teaching graduate students in the health sciences.
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Postal Address:
Sandy Oelschlegel, MLIS, AHIP
Health Information Center/Preston Medical Library
The University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-305-6615
Email Address: SOelschl@utmck.edu
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 920 Madison, Suite 420; Memphis, TN 38163; Telephone (901) 448-7382(TDD available) or 901-448-2112. Requests for accommodation of a disability should also be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity.
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This is a faculty position which provides medical reference services in the library and clinical setting. Working with assigned departments, the librarian determines information requirements, and plans the delivery of services to support evidence-based practice. This may include attending rounds, department meetings or other forums. This position will represent the library on a Magnet nursing shared governance council by attending meetings and offering other support to nursing staff. Expert searching of the medical and nursing literature using a variety of sources is done as part of general reference services and as part of a systematic review service that will be developed by this position. The systematic review service will offer consultation, literature searching and authoring of the methods sections of manuscripts. Other reference services provided include staffing the reference desk, developing and teaching education programs, developing research guides, using reference software, maintaining reference statistic, outreach to the community and providing information for the Consumer and Patient Health Information Service. This position initiates and participates in research and scholarly activities and will participate in medical library professional organizations locally, regionally and nationally. Other library duties may be required as need is determined.
Required: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school and two years of experience in a health sciences library required. Experience working in a clinical setting and searching National Library of Medicine's PubMed required. Strong service orientation, self-motivation and the ability to multi-task, comprehensive knowledge of library reference sources, experience designing and teaching library instruction classes and developing supporting materials, and systematic review methods. Strong demonstrated analytical, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals certification required within a year.
Preferred: Experience as a clinical or liaison librarian. Systematic reviews training. Demonstrated experience in providing patient education and teaching graduate students in the health sciences.
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Postal Address:
Sandy Oelschlegel, MLIS, AHIP
Health Information Center/Preston Medical Library
The University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-305-6615
Email Address: SOelschl@utmck.edu
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 920 Madison, Suite 420; Memphis, TN 38163; Telephone (901) 448-7382(TDD available) or 901-448-2112. Requests for accommodation of a disability should also be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity.
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