Applied Health Sciences Librarian | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
Posted on Dec 16, 2024
Position Available: This position is available as soon as possible and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. For more information, consult the Library’s Guidelines and Workflows. This is a 100%, twelve-month, tenure-system appointment.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Statement: The University Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, and equality, and we strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment in the Library and throughout the campus community, and we encourage candidates who share these values to apply. Additional information can be found on the Library’s DEIA webpage: https://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/deia/.
Position Description: The Applied Health Sciences Librarian manages library collections and services that support the teaching, research, and public engagement work of the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS) through instruction, research consultation, and collection development. The Librarian offers instruction and consultation on the use of systematic review methods in the health and social sciences and serves as a Library expert on systematic reviews.
Within the unit, the AHS Librarian contributes to training and mentorship of Graduate Assistants and participates in Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) information services.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library, the Applied Health Sciences Librarian will provide subject expertise for the interdisciplinary fields within the College of AHS, focusing on the learning, research, and collection needs of the students and faculty of the College.
Specific duties include:
- Serve as liaison to the Departments of Speech & Hearing Science; Recreation, Sport & Tourism; Kinesiology and Community Health; the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program; Chez Veterans Center; and the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (including coordination with the Library’s ADA Administrator), in the College of Applied Health Sciences;
- Provide instruction for AHS departments through multiple modalities, including in-class and virtual presentations and asynchronously through tutorials or online guides;
- Consult with faculty and students in AHS and social sciences disciplines on the development of systematic review projects;
- Develop and manage the Library’s collection in relation to AHS disciplines in collaboration with AHS faculty;
- Work with librarians in related subject areas to collaboratively develop and manage related collections materials;
- Engage in collaborative projects with other Health Sciences liaisons to support Health and Medicine programs on the UIUC campus;
- Provide in-person and virtual reference services for the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library and the University Library Information Desk;
- Participate in professional activities and monitor developments and best practices elsewhere to help ensure the excellence of Illinois' Applied Health Sciences collections and services;
- Serve on Library and University committees, task forces, and working groups;
- Conduct research in line with a well-articulated research agenda that builds knowledge in the candidate’s area of research and contributes to the national and international reputation of the University Library;
- Participate in professional service and collaboration with appropriate colleagues and organizations;
- Other duties as assigned
Appointment Information
Environment: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library is a leader in the delivery of user services, and active programs in information, instructional, access, and scholarly services that help the Library to maintain its place at the intellectual heart of the campus. The Library also holds one of the preeminent research collections in the world, encompassing more than 13 million volumes and a total of more than 23 million items. The Library is committed to maintaining the strongest collections and service programs possible, and to engaging in research, development, and scholarly practice - all of which support the University's missions of teaching, research, and public engagement. The Library employs approximately 90 faculty members, and more than 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more information, see: http://www.library.illinois.edu/.
The Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) provides consistent, high quality research and instructional services to 365 faculty, other staff, 7,900 undergraduate and 4,100 graduate students in the College of Applied Health Sciences; College of Education; School of Social Work; School of Information Sciences; School of Labor & Employment Relations; and the Departments of American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Asian American Studies, Economics, Gender & Women’s Studies, Geography and Geographic Information Science, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. SSHEL includes seven library faculty, three classified staff, four part-time graduate assistants, and a team of undergraduate hourly student assistants. SSHEL develops and maintains subject-specific and special collections in a variety of formats to support the present and future information needs of these programs and related departments. Using an array of technologies and resources, SSHEL serves as a gateway to information for researchers on campus and at a distance. In conjunction with the mission of the University and Library policies, SSHEL extends its collections and services to individuals in the State of Illinois and beyond.
Salary and Rank: The budgeted salary range for this open-rank faculty position is $65,000 to $75,000 and is commensurate with credentials and experience. The University of Illinois Library is committed to competitive salaries and attending to equity in compensation within the organization.
Librarians have faculty rank, and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, and university/professional/community service in order to meet university standards for tenure and promotion. Library faculty have an obligation to remain professionally informed, to pursue the discovery of new knowledge related to their field of expertise, to disseminate the results of their scholarly work, and to seek opportunities for service to the Library, campus, state, nation and profession. Library faculty are governed by University statements on review and promotion found in Article IX of the Statutes, and in Provost’s Communication No. 9 https://provost.illinois.edu/policies/provosts-communications/communication-9-promotion-and-tenure/ and Provost’s Communication No. 13 https://provost.illinois.edu/policies/provosts-communications/communication-13-review-of-faculty-in-year-three-of-the-probationary-period/. For more information on library tenure and promotion, see: https://www.library.illinois.edu/staff/committee/promotion-and-tenure-advisory-committee.
Terms of Appointment: Twelve-month appointment; 24 annual vacation days; 11 annual paid holidays; 12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed, each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans; newly-hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction.
Campus and Community: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 2,765 faculty members who serve more than 33,000 undergraduates and 15,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu.
The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 207,000 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 180 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: https://illinois.edu or https://www.champaigncounty.org.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requirements
Required:
- ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science or equivalent;
- Familiarity with providing information, reference, and instructional services in an academic or research or medical setting;
- Familiarity with online information resources, and information management tools for health or medicine;
- Familiarity with developing online instruction activities and materials;
- Demonstrated knowledge or understanding of all aspects of supporting the research process;
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and to work collaboratively and effectively with others in a team environment;
- Evidence of the ability to do research, publication, and service consonant with University standards for tenure and promotion;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing;
- Demonstrated awareness of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility best practices.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in a health sciences discipline;
- Demonstrated experience of at least 1 year working in a professional health science related library position;
- Experience providing scholarly support services such as systematic review consultations;
- Experience building and sustaining (health/medical) library collections in all formats;
- Experience working with disability services or knowledge of modifying services and online materials to include universal design.
- Evidence of flexibility and ability to thrive in a complex and fluid organizational environment;
- Familiarity with the scholarly literature in other social science disciplines.
Salary
Salary and Rank: The budgeted salary range for this open-rank faculty position is $65,000 to $75,000 and is commensurate with credentials and experience.
Location
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
1408 W Gregory Dr
Urbana, IL 61801
United States
How to apply
Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be received by 6:00pm (CST) on January 10, 2025. Please create your candidate profile, upload a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of four professional references by the close date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
For questions about these positions, please contact Aneitre Johnson at atjohnsn@illinois.edu or 217-265-0244. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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