DATE ENTERED: February 17, 2025 POSITION: Medical, Clinical and Reference Librarian (Non-Tenure track, FP647A) LOCATION: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA APPLY BY: Review of applications will begin on March 10, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled.
Medical, Clinical and Reference Librarian (Non-Tenure track, FP647A) University Libraries / Brickell Medical Sciences Library / Malcom and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Provide prompt and accurate information, reference service, user education, and library instruction to the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University community and public.
Minimum Qualifications: 1. American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science or master’s degree in library and information science, or the international equivalents. 2. Considerable competencies in library computing applications including, but not limited to, online bibliographic searching, use of Internet-based resources, learning management system, and distance learning technologies. 3. Considerable ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with the public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. 4. Basic ability to exemplify openness to ideas, teamwork, transparency in communication, customer service, and integrates contributions with an inclusive approach to creative problem-solving. 5. Basic understanding of and ability to apply professional core values established by the American Library Association into the workplace: Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom and Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability. 6. Considerable ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements. 7. Basic ability to deliver library instruction in person and in an evolving online learning environment. 8. Basic ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs with enthusiasm and energy. Takes independent action to address and resolve problems. 9. Considerable ability to express ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment in making decisions. 10. Basic ability to deal with others in a direct, honest manner and comply with all ODU policies and procedures. 11. Minimum of two years' library experience. 12. Basic Instruction experience in face to face and online learning environments is required.
Preferred Qualifications: • Medical Library Association (MLA) certification. • Coursework in health sciences librarianship or other health sciences training Experience in the health sciences or academic setting • Experience in the health sciences or academic setting
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22432 and should include 1. A cover letter of interest. 2. A curriculum vitae. 3. A resume. 4. Unofficial graduate transcripts. 5. Names and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on March 10, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled.
About ODU: Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
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