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Job Description

Position Type

Full Time

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Considerable competencies in library computing applications including, but not limited to, online bibliographic searching, use of Internet-based resources, learning management system, and distance learning technologies.
2. Considerable ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.
3. Basic ability to exemplify openness to ideas, teamwork, transparency in communication, customer service, and integrates contributions with an inclusive approach to creative problem-solving.
4. Basic understanding of and ability to apply professional core values established by the American Library Association into the workplace: Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom and Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability.
5. Considerable ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
6. Basic ability to deliver library instruction in person and in an evolving online learning environment.
7. Basic ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs with enthusiasm and energy. Takes independent action to address and resolve problems.
8. Considerable ability to express ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment in making decisions.
9. Basic ability to deal with others in a direct, honest manner and comply with all ODU policies and procedures.
10. Minimum of two years library experience.
11. Basic Instruction experience in face to face and online learning environments is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Library Association (MLA) certification.
• Coursework in health sciences librarianship or other health sciences training Experience in the health sciences or academic setting
• Experience in the health sciences or academic setting