Clinical Information Services Librarian, Norris Medical Library (#383)

The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries invites innovative, service-oriented, and outstanding candidates to fill the following 5-year contract librarian position as Clinical Information Services Librarian, Norris Medical Library with an anticipated start date of October 2022.

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Position Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Head, Norris Medical Library, the Clinical Information Services Librarian will:

• Work collaboratively with clinical staff, faculty, residents and other stakeholders at the Keck Hospital of USC and the Nurses of USC Program:
  • To develop and offer educational sessions on information resources and tools that provide the best available research to ensure evidence-based decision making
  • To support the continuation of Magnet Recognition status
  • To serve as part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals with the goal of supporting quality patient care plans which can include attending hospital rounds, case conferences, and other clinically relevant forums to respond to information queries at the point of need

• Participate in the Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Council or other relevant committees
• Explore potential new areas  and funding for collection development to broaden and deepen the existing collection to support the research and clinical needs of the Keck Hospital of USC and the Nurses of USC Program
• Participate in all in-person and online orientation and reference services in the Norris Medical Library and serve as the main point of contact for the reference requests and consultations regarding clinical research and information
• Participate as requested in systematic review consultation services
• Collaboratewithotherlibrariansand staffatthe Norris Medical Library and across the broader USC Libraries on special projects, committees, task forces and working groups
• Engage in professional and/or subject discipline organizations, research, or publishing that will have a significant, positive impact and advance the strategic plans of USC Libraries and USC
• Duties may include weekend, early morning, or evening hours
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum qualifications : MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent is typically required. In addition, candidates must provide examples of:

• At least two years of professional experience in an academic health sciences or hospital library providing information services
• Demonstrated experience providing instruction to health professionals, students, or researchers in evidence-based medicine
• Demonstrated ability to foster new connections and build relationships
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community of students, staff, and faculty and commitment to delivering student-centered public services to diverse user populations
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience participating in clinical rounds, case conferences, or other clinical forums
• Experience training clinical staff and faculty in searching databases to find evidence to answer clinical questions
• Experience with expert searching techniques and conducting systematic reviews
• Experience or knowledge of building or working with inter-professional teams

Faculty Appointment Rank and Salary

Rank: Contract Librarian

This position is full-time on a fixed-term, five-year, non-continuing appointment contract, renewable as needed. Starting minimum salary for faculty at USC: $72,000. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits include a choice of retirement programs, 22 paid vacation days per year, university holidays, a choice of medical and dental plans, and tuition assistance (for employees and eligible dependents). For more information about benefits see: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

Application Procedure

As part of the application, candidates must upload the following documents (PDF format): 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae (including telephone and e-mail address), 3) a list of at least three references that includes the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address for each referee, and 4) a statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion (no longer than one page in length).

Closing date for applications: October 7, 2022 or until filled.

For more information about this position, contact Marje Schuetze-Coburn, Chair of the Standing Search Committee, at schuetze@usc.edu.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

8/8/2022