Research Services Librarian - Health Sciences

Mercer University•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University's Swilley Library seeks a Research Services Librarian for the Health Sciences on its Atlanta, Georgia campus. The Pharmacy and Health Sciences Research Services Librarian supports the mission of Mercer University Libraries and the Swilley Graduate and Professional Library by providing subject expertise in Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and related sciences. The role delivers research services through group instruction, individual consultations, and 24/7 reference instruction models and tools, primarily serving post-traditional and graduate students in Pharmacy and related health sciences. The librarian also supports patron-driven acquisitions, circulation, University orientations and events, and may travel between campuses. The position develops and maintains online research support resources, including LibGuides, LibAnswers knowledgebase entries, and instructional videos. It provides virtual and in-person reference support, orientations, and research instruction; collaborates with library departments and patrons; promotes the library's patron-driven collection development model; and communicates library policies. The librarian also contributes outreach activities, reporting, professional development, and other library functions as assigned. Mercer employees are expected to serve in person.

Requirements

MLIS degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution.
Prior demonstrated library or directly relevant experience.
Working knowledge of LibGuides, LibAns, LibChat, Alma, Primo, social media, Zoom, and Microsoft Office products.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, including initiative, creativity, and problem-solving.
Knowledge of professional trends in pharmacy and health.
Knowledge of key and current terminology, basic subject matter, and research methodology in Pharmacy and related Health Sciences disciplines.
Strong customer service skills and understanding of patron-driven library services.
Competence with online reference tools such as LibGuides, LibAnswers, and LibChat.
Competence in using social media for library reference services.

Nice To Haves

Reference experience with all formats and subjects, preferably in an academic library.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and implement LibGuides in the librarian’s specialty or discipline.
Create and submit at least 2–3 LibAnswers Knowledgebase question-and-answer entries per month.
Create and/or update instructional “How-to” videos in the librarian’s specialty or discipline.
Partner with other Mercer Library departments to provide customer service in a patron-driven library environment.
Provide research services and assistance through virtual and face-to-face consultations.
Provide library orientations and instruction in research methods and library resources.
Identify and assist patrons who may have questions; listen to their needs and provide appropriate service.
Select research resources appropriate to patrons’ objectives and expertise, using knowledge of academic library reference resources and services.
Collaborate with colleagues and seek supervisor input as appropriate.
Work scheduled evening hours and weekends as needed; attend required or requested meetings.
Promote patron-driven collection development by directing faculty and student requests to the Library website or [email protected].
Communicate library policies accurately to patrons and staff.
Create innovative or scholarly outreach activities.
Complete projects and reports to agreed standards of accuracy and timeliness.
Submit monthly statistics and activity reports to the Swilley Library Director.
Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy librarianship, professional literature, library resources, and relevant professional trends through development activities and appropriate memberships.
Effectively use and teach the functions of the library’s electronic resources.
Remain flexible in performing a broad range of library functions and other assigned activities.