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Emory University’s Health Sciences Center Library looking for Nursing Informationist

The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library is seeking a Nursing Informationist.  Here are the preferred qualifications:

  • Five years of experience in a health sciences or academic medical library.
  • Experience providing instruction and research support n health sciences or nursing.
  • Familiarity with systematic review methodologies and related tools.
  • Knowledge of current trends in academic health sciences libraries and nursing education.
  • Active engagement in professional associations or scholarly activities.

Visit: https://libraries.emory.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/nursing-informationist.pdf for detailed instructions on how to apply and explore the benefits of working at Emory University.

Emory University-Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library Position Available

Location: Atlanta, GA

Open Date:  Jul 16, 2024

Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the Nursing and Research Impact Informationist builds partnerships with individual faculty, departments, and the School of Nursing to optimize the use of information for research, education, and patient care. To this end, the informationist identifies information needs of students, faculty, and staff in the School of Nursing. In response to these needs, the Nursing and Research Impact Informationist: 1) delivers in-depth reference, research, and consultation services, 2) designs and provides instruction, 3) creates information products and digital tools, and 4) identifies and recommends information resources for the library collection. In addition, this informationist 5) analyzes publication data to aid with reporting the impact of publishing and research activities across the academic units served by the library.

Emory Libraries requires that our employees recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential core values to achieving our mission to enrich the quality of life in an inclusive work environment through competency training, reassurance of personal growth, restorative communication practices, and embrace our diverse identities of patrons within the Emory community.

Visit https://apply.interfolio.com/149953 for detailed information regarding this position.

WHSC Library – Clinical Informationist for Graduate Medical Education position

Emory University’s Woodruff Health Sciences Library invites creative, collaborative and innovative professionals to apply for our Clinical Informationist for Graduate Medical Education position.

Position Summary

The Clinical Informationist works with a user-oriented, embedded team of Clinical Informationists to develop and deliver innovative clinical services and collections to School of Medicine faculty, graduate medical trainees, and medical students, attending physicians and staff. The individual supports branch libraries in teaching hospitals.

The Clinical Informationist provides a range of services within the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library’s clinical informationist model, including developing services to support graduate medical education activities, providing real-time reference in locating information, and consulting on clinical research projects, such as collection management, instruction, and assessment.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/129750

Review of applications will begin the week of September 11, 2023. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans.

Employment Opportunity: Public Health Informationist Position available at the WHSC Library, Emory University

The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library has an open position for a Public Health Informationist. Please see below

  • Location:  Emory University campus in Atlanta, GA:  Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library
  • Salary:    Commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Position Availability:  Immediately
  • Position Requirements (full requirements on the document link below):
        • ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and relevant library experience.
        • Subject expertise in health sciences and evidence of skills and knowledge of librarianship.
        • Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience
  • Position Summary:Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the Public Health Informationist builds partnerships with individual faculty, departments, and the School of Public Health in order to optimize the use of information for research, education, and learning processes. The informationist identifies information needs of students, faculty, and staff in the School of Public Health. In response to these needs, the informationist 1) delivers reference, research and consultation services, 2) delivers instruction, 3) collaborates to create information products, digital tools, and services to enable users to locate, organize, and use information, and 4) identifies and recommends information resources for the library collection. In support of the greater user community of the library, the Public Health Informationist participates in the reference service by responding to requests from the Information Desk, the online reference service and direct inquiries. This position will also work closely with other informationists, librarians, and units to understand and integrate research and curricular needs with the Libraries’ collections and services.  Emory Libraries requires that our employees recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential core values to achieving our mission to enrich the quality of life in an inclusive work environment through competency training, reassurance of personal growth, restorative communication practices, and embrace our diverse identities of patrons within the Emory community.

Review of applications will begin the week of September 26, 2022 and  “will continue until position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans.”

See the full job description and requirements here.

Candidates interested for the position should review the applications requirements and apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/111946.    

 

Job Posting: Information Desk Associate (part-time) at Emory Health Sciences Center Library

Information Desk Associate (part-time, 20 hours per week including evenings and weekends)

Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the Information Desk Associate provides basic reference assistance at the library information desk or service point. The Information Desk Associate uses specialized knowledge to respond to requests about the library’s print and electronic resources, direct users to appropriate subject databases and provide basic instruction in their use. Assists in identifying or verifying citations and assists users with bibliographic management software. Performs circulation transactions and registration of users. Assists with computer workstations and troubleshoots and reports hardware or software problems. Monitors the physical environment and may manage library safety procedures. Compiles statistics for all transactions. Interprets library polices and exercises judgment in resolving user problems. Performs related duties as assigned.

Performs a variety of complex library services and operations requiring a specialized knowledge. May process, verify and change bibliographic information online. Handles requests for borrowing and lending library materials. Performs bibliographic management activities such as searches, checking the series and name authority files, and reviewing cataloging records. Provides research assistance and answers complex research requests. Interprets library policies, handles specialized materials and instructs users in the use of internal and external information resources. Creates permanent machine-readable bibliographic and authority records. Sets-up, operates and maintains audio-visual and television equipment. Searches databases to determine the availability of materials, oversees receipt/check-in of materials, and organizes/prepares materials for binding. May hire, train, supervise and evaluate student or general staff. May monitor and direct workflow in assigned areas. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two years related experience.