Librarian, Health and Natural Sciences

The Health and Natural Sciences Librarian coordinates research support, instructional services, and learning space operations serving the University’s natural and health sciences programs. This position advances student learning and faculty research through specialized, discipline-specific instruction, research consultation, and scholarly support grounded in evidence-based research practices.

In addition to academic responsibilities, the librarian plays a central role in the daily operation and ongoing development of health and natural sciences research support, working collaboratively to ensure the space functions as an effective environment for study, research, and academic engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program

Experience and Training

• 2–4 years of experience in an academic library preferred.

• Experience designing and delivering workshops, programming, or instructional sessions.

• Experience supervising student employees or coordinating service desks preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong orientation toward instruction and reference services.

• Knowledge of the academic research process.

• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the library and University community.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reference, Research and Instructional Support

• Design and deliver in-person and online library instruction supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in health, healthcare, and the natural sciences in the Congdon School of Health Sciences, Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, School of Optometry, Teresa Caine School of Nursing, Wanek School of Natural Sciences, and the Workman School of Dental Medicine.

• Provide research assistance and consultation informed by evidence‑based practice and research methodologies used in the sciences.

• Provide expert-level search strategy, literature review, and tool evaluation guidance to faculty research partners using systematic, scoping, and/or narrative review techniques.

• Support student and faculty use of discipline‑specific information resources, citation practices, and research tools.

• Contribute to the development of instructional approaches that align library expertise with curricular and programmatic needs.

Faculty Engagement, Collection Development, and Departmental Liaison Work

• Serve as library liaison to undergraduate and graduate natural and health sciences programs, cultivating sustained relationships with faculty and academic units.

• Collaborate with faculty to integrate research instruction and library resources into coursework and assignments.

• Evaluate potential acquisitions of health sciences and related library materials to support teaching and research.

• Apply subject knowledge and awareness of curricular trends to inform collection decisions.

• Contribute to ongoing assessment of resources supporting health sciences programs.

• Represent library services within academic departments, ensuring that evolving teaching and research needs inform library priorities.

• Promote and support student use of HPU Libraries’ Institutional Repository to curate and present academic and professional work for workforce readiness and co-authorship opportunities.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Lauren Ksa, Assistant Director, Head of Research and Instructional Services at [email protected].