Health Sciences Librarian
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education & Training
- • Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution; OR
- • Master's degree in a health sciences discipline with demonstrated experience in library, information, or research support services.
- Experience
- • Experience teaching, training, presentations, or workshops.
- • Experience searching academic databases and evaluating scholarly literature.
- • Familiarity with health sciences information resources and databases, including CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PubMed.
- • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- • Commitment to inclusive, equitable, and student-centered library services.
- Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- • Working knowledge of computers and integrated library systems
- • Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills
- • Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others
- • Able to work independently and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- • Commitment to providing superior public services
- • Dedication to the promotion of lifelong learning
- • Proficiency with video conferencing systems.
- • Working knowledge of FERPA student privacy regulations.
Nice to have
- Education & Training
- • Educational background in health sciences, natural sciences, public health, psychology, chiropractic, nutrition, or a related discipline.
- Experience
- • Familiarity with academic library technologies such as Ex Libris Alma/Primo, RefWorks, LibGuides, OpenAthens, OCLC services, and related platforms.
- • Experience creating online learning materials, tutorials, research guides, videos, or other multimedia instructional content.
- • Familiarity with evidence-based practice instruction and health sciences research methodologies.
- • Experience supporting literature reviews, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, or other evidence synthesis projects.
- • Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies that support teaching, learning, and research.
- • Familiarity with research and data analysis software such as Atlas.ti, MaxQDA, SPSS, JASP, NVivo, R, or similar tools, and the ability to learn additional tools as needed.
- • Interest in integrative health, whole-person health, or allied health education.
- 6. APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS:
- Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Full description
Job Description:
- GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
Position Name: Health Sciences Librarian
Classification: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (hours may vary); this is hybrid position, with one (1) day per week available for remote work, and four (4) days on-site.
Department/Division: Academic Commons
Supervisor: Information Services Librarian
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year. Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment. Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members. Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays.
- POSITION SUMMARY
The Health Sciences Librarian (HSL) supports the educational, clinical, research, and scholarly activities of faculty, students, clinicians, and staff across the programs of University of Western States. This position serves as a library liaison to assigned academic programs, and provides instruction, consultation, and outreach that advance information literacy, evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and lifelong learning.
Reporting to the Information Services Librarian and working as a member of the Academic Commons, the HSL collaborates with faculty and university staff to integrate library resources, research skills, and evidence-based practice concepts throughout the curriculum. The HSL develops and delivers instruction in information evaluation, scholarly communication, and emerging information technologies relevant to healthcare education and practice.
The position also provides advanced research support services, including subject specific literature searching and consultation on research methodologies for faculty, students, and institutional projects. The HSL contributes to library planning, assessment, outreach, and service innovation initiatives that strengthen teaching, learning, patient-centered care, and research excellence across the university.
- SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
of employees this position supervises: 0
Job titles of employees supervised: N/A
Key collaborators
- College deans and program directors
- Faculty, clinical educators, and researchers
- Students in graduate and professional health sciences programs
- Other members of the Academic Commons team