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The McGoogan Library of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE seeks an innovative and collaborative Education and Research Services (E&RS) librarian to join a team of faculty librarians. 

Reporting to the head of education and research, the Education & Research Services Librarian provides research and education services to faculty, staff, and professional/graduate students at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medicine, and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and provides instruction and literature search services in support of patient care, clinical quality improvement, and research projects. Early career librarians and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Education & Research Services Librarian works collaboratively with a team of librarians to provide instruction, reference and research services and serves as a liaison to colleges or departments.

Responsibilities
1. Works collaboratively with faculty from within and outside the library to plan and
deliver instruction in classroom and online learning environments.
2. Creates online tutorials focused on library resources and information literacy skills.
3. Collaborates on the application of relevant adult learning, education, assessment, and
educational technology standards and best practices.
4. Provides reference services to faculty, staff, students, and the public on the effective
use of library services and resources.
5. Provides expert literature search services in support of patient care, clinical quality
improvement projects, research projects, and systematic review creation.
6. Develops and maintains research guides for specific disciplines and subjects.
7. Serves as a liaison to academic colleges or departments.
8. Participates in professional activities and professional development.
9. Manages or assists with special projects.

Required Qualifications

• MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution. 
• Ability to acquire new technological skills and resolve problems in a resourceful and timely manner.  
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills; evidence of strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong customer service orientation.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.  
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, and organize projects. 
• Commitment to working with diverse groups. 

Supplemental Qualifications  
• Academic health sciences library experience.  
• Experience providing information literacy instruction. 
• Experience conducting literature searches. 
• Knowledge of instructional design principles. 
• Experience conducting outreach on behalf of the library. 

An MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution is required. Finalists will make a formal presentation to library staff on a topic to be provided. This is not a tenure-leading faculty position. However, all librarians have faculty status and may elect to pursue tenure. Please contact the search committee chair for more information about how McGoogan Library supports new hires. 

Why Choose Us? 

McGoogan Library is a valued partner in the work of advancing healthcare and education. We take pride in creating learning and research support opportunities for faculty, staff, and students at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medicine, and at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. We look forward to embracing our newly renovated library (in 2020) as a hub for wellness, learning, and scholarship. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and welcome diverse applicants including those who are traditionally underrepresented in libraries. 

About the University 

As Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to finding cures and treatments for devastating diseases, to providing the best care for patients, and to serving our state and its communities through award-winning outreach. The Nebraska Medicine system, anchored by Nebraska Medical Center, a tertiary/quaternary academic medical center on the UNMC campus, offers 39 specialty and primary care clinics and 50 specialties and subspecialties. Each of our five UNMC campus sites is its own community, connected to a greater community.

The Community 

Currently the 42nd largest city in the United States, the Omaha metropolitan area is home to over 900,000 people who welcome visitors with open arms and authentic Midwestern hospitality. Founded in 1854, the city of Omaha has always been a dynamic, energetic city continually transforming itself. In our livable, right-sized city, you will find everything you might be looking for, including: 

• Cultural, entertainment, and sporting venues, 
• Lakes and rivers for fishing, sailing, and kayaking, 
• A well-developed trail system for runners, bikers, and hikers, 
• Gardens, greenspaces, and farm-to-table growers, 
• An amazing network of makers and inventors
• Thriving academic and professional communities. 

The Omaha metropolitan area offers a variety of excellent K-12 educational options and is a great place to raise a family. Omaha is within easy driving distance from Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, and Minneapolis, and is home to a convenient regional airport.

Please direct questions to the Search Committee Chair: Emily Glenn, MSLS, Associate Director, Education & Research Services, McGoogan Library of Medicine (emily.glenn@unmc.edu).

UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.