Librarian at Lily College of Nursing Sciences Full Time

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time.

Job Description

• As the Librarian for our esteemed institution, you will play a crucial role in supporting the academic and research needs of our nursing students, faculty, and staff.
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education and professional development of future healthcare leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursing school library, including the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of print and electronic resources relevant to nursing education and research.
• Provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff, helping them navigate resources effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and deliver information literacy instruction tailored to the needs of nursing students, including workshops and tutorials on research skills, database usage, and citation management.
• Stay current with trends in nursing education and information science, and continuously evaluate and update library resources and services to meet the evolving needs of the nursing school community.
• Participate in collection development activities, including selection, evaluation, and deselection of library materials, with a focus on supporting the nursing curriculum and research interests.
• Promote library resources and services through outreach activities, including orientations, presentations, and marketing initiatives targeted at nursing students and faculty.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of library policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives in collaboration with library colleagues and school administration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science.
• 3-5 years of experience working in an academic library, preferably in a healthcare or nursing education setting.
• Knowledge of information resources and research methodologies relevant to nursing and healthcare disciplines.
• Familiarity with library technologies and systems, including integrated library systems (ILS), electronic resource management (ERM), and discovery tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service and supporting the information needs of library users.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in library services and collections.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.