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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports the education, research, patient care, and community service missions of the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) by meeting the information needs of faculty, students, staff, and the local health sciences community.
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Position Overview
The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Librarian to join our team.
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Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in library or information science and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work successfully in a collaborative, team based environment.
- Strong presentation skills Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Health information programming or community health education experience.
- Strong service orientation and ability to work effectively with colleagues, health professionals and consumers in all communities.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree from an ALA accredited program.
- Two years experience in a reference or research related position (Academic health science/medical library experience not required, but also preferred).
- Advanced literature searching skills.
- Background in customer or public service.
- Experience serving as a librarian liaison to an academic department.
- Experience building online tutorials and curriculum.
- Experience working with online students
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Job Duties
- Works as part of the Library Education, Research, and Engagement team supporting the overall reference, education, and liaison program by providing in house, specialized reference services, and serving as a liaison to an academic department.
- Participation in the collection development functions of Lewis Library representing assigned liaison areas including consideration of resources as well as promotion of library services to academic departments.
- Partners with faculty and librarians with the goal of embedding library education into the course curriculum and further developing student information literacy skills.
- Prepare, develop, and teach content relevant to evidence based practice and information literacy to users online, in person, as part of a group both in the classroom and individually as needed.
- Provide individual and group instruction to users.
- Represents the library by actively participating in library committees, engaging with professional organizations, attending conferences, and involvement in campus committees as necessary, all in support of the library’s strategic endeavors.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Hybrid)
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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