Job Description​

Job Description

The Library Assistant provides comprehensive support in the day-to-day operations of the Health Sciences Library. This position performs a variety of general library duties, including article delivery, interlibrary loan processing, basic reference assistance, and database searching. The Library Assistant works independently, maintains a welcoming and organized environment, and can keep the library open when the Librarian is unavailable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide frontline library support, including assisting patrons with literature searches, electronic troubleshooting, and locating materials.

• Process article delivery and interlibrary loan requests in a timely and accurate manner.

• Offer phone, Teams, and in-person reference services using appropriate medical and health sciences resources.

• Promote library resources and services by creating outreach materials and presenting at orientations or outreach events.

• Collect and analyze usage statistics to make recommendations for collection development and library advocacy.

• Create monthly and annual reports for library stakeholders.

• Design and implement user surveys.

• Organize and maintain chaplain’s library book collection.

• Update and maintain content on the library website and in off-site interlibrary loan platforms as directed.

• Monitor library spaces to ensure they remain clean, safe, and well-organized.

• Stay current with trends, tools, and best practices in medical and health sciences librarianship.

• Assist with scanning projects, as necessary.

• Perform other library tasks as assigned to support overall operations.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working in a medical, academic, or special library environment.

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Master of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with interlibrary loan platforms (Docline, OCLC), medical databases, journals, books, and evidence-based information resources.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated customer service skills and a commitment to supporting the information needs of health sciences patrons

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Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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