Job Description
Librarian - Health Science
Salary: $55,141.00 - $64,871.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2605041
Closing: 10/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Position Announcement
Utah Valley University invites applications for a Health Science Librarian who will play a key role in advancing teaching, learning, and research across the university's health programs. This position offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships with faculty, staff, and students; design and deliver impactful instruction in information literacy; and develop collections and services that directly support the university's mission of student success. The ideal candidate will be a proactive collaborator who enjoys engaging with diverse communities, promoting access to high-quality information resources, and creatively enhancing the visibility and impact of library services within the health disciplines.
This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of library support for UVU's expanding health science programs through innovation, outreach, and a commitment to evidence-based learning. The Health Science Librarian will contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented library environment that fosters academic excellence and equitable access to information.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Acts as a library liaison to the health sciences faculty by providing information/library support; assists with committee work, program proposals, Rs, grants, and other needs. Assist faculty in locating and accessing relevant resources, both print and electronic, for courses and research projects.
- Provides reference, research assistance, and online search services in the health sciences to students, faculty, and staff. Provide expert reference services to students and staff by assisting them in locating suitable information sources. Conduct in-depth research consultations, guiding users to formulate effective search strategies and evaluate the information they find.
- Provides instruction through class visits, workshops, and individual consultations on health and medical resources and materials, including methods and tools. Design and deliver tailored information literacy sessions and workshops for students and faculty in health sciences programs. Teach students how to critically evaluate information and navigate information resources. Collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.
- Plans, develops, evaluates, and manages collections related to health subjects. Selects current and retrospective materials in all formats. Evaluates resources for purchase by the library. Collaborates with faculty to assess and understand the evolving needs of health science programs, ensuring that the library's collection aligns with those needs.
- Stays current on the rapidly changing health and medical field and shares the specialized expertise with the library staff and patrons.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited American Library Association university with a Master of Library Science degree is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional graduate study or professional experience in health librarianship is preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge - Strong understanding of medical terminology, procedures, and research methods.
- Knowledge of the latest technology, databases, and resources to assist/teach patrons.
- Knowledge of health sciences trends.
- Knowledge of the latest technology and resources used in health research.
Skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Developed organizational skills to maintain large amounts of information for patrons.
- Verbal and written communication skills for explaining medical information, answering questions, and providing resources.
Abilities - Ability to work well in a self-directed environment or as part of a team.
- Ability to answer questions from medical professionals and patients about medical topics and resources.
- Ability to identify the most accurate and up-to-date information on medical topics.
EEO Statement: UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Job Tags
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