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Health Sciences Library Education and Reference Services Coordinator
Health Sciences Library Education and Reference Services Coordinator
The Prior Health Sciences Library (HSL) and Center for Knowledge Management (CKM)
seeks an energetic and innovative Education and Reference Services Coordinator. The
Library and CKM is an integrated organization offering traditional library services as well
as cutting edge technological assistance to the faculty and students of the Ohio State
University’s health sciences colleges. The Health Sciences Education and Reference
Services Coordinator will lead a team of librarians and staff from the combined
organization in the development and implementation of a customer centered, state-ofthe-
art education and reference services program for the Ohio State University Medical
Center and health sciences colleges. In addition, this position will work collaboratively
with units of the larger university, including University Libraries to foster productive and
inspired educational innovations.
Responsibilities:
¨ Develop educational programs for faculty, staff, and students in the health
sciences community. These may be workshops, tutorials, course-related
instructional presentations, stand-alone credit courses, or house calls, and they may
be delivered virtually or in person.
¨ Work collaboratively with the team of library and CKM faculty and staff to
integrate the products and processes of evolving technology into the Library’s
educational program, including emerging applications of web tools.
¨ Work collaboratively with the team of library and CKM faculty and staff to
establish liaison partnerships with health sciences faculty in order to integrate
information resources and competencies into the health sciences curricula and the
clinical setting.
¨ Oversee promotion and assessment of innovative education and reference
services programs.
¨ Continue ongoing instructional programs.
¨ Coordinate the distribution of reference and liaison duties; participate in
providing reference and liaison service; and delegate tasks as necessary.
¨ Supervise the Instruction Librarian.
¨ Serve on committees and task forces as needed and appropriate.
Qualifications:
¨ An M.L.I.S. from an ALA-accredited institution or evidence that the degree will be
completed by December, 2008.
¨ Demonstrated ability with technology, including ability to create web based and
multi-media instructional modules.
¨ A degree, course work, experience, or demonstrated knowledge of educational
principles and practices.
¨ Demonstrated ability to apply evolving developments in technology to the
library’s education and reference services.
¨ Demonstrated ability to work proactively with faculty and students and
collaboratively with a professional team.
¨ Demonstrated excellence in leadership, planning, management and
communication skills.
This position has faculty status with accompanying University expectations and
requirements for tenure and promotion, including teaching, service and publication. The
Health Sciences Library Education and Reference Services Coordinator reports to the
Associate Director. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications
from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.
Salary: $45-52,000 for a 12 month appointment depending upon qualifications.
Application:
Send curriculum vitae and cover letter to Jennifer Clark, Administrative Manager, Prior
Health Sciences Library/Center for Knowledge Management, 376 West Tenth Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43210 postmarked by April 13, 2008.
For questions regarding application status, contact Jennifer Clark, Administrative
Manager, 614/292.4851
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