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Health Sciences Librarian Overview Date Posted: 11/14/2025 Location: Jacksonville City: Jacksonville State: FL Country: United States of America Category: Education Employment Status: Full-time Description JOB SUMMARY: The Health Science Librarian provides access, professional assistance, text and/or online literature searching expertise to furnish state-of-the-art information for education, patient care, management decision making, and research activities to professional students and the entire LECOM Institution. Hours are Monday u2013 Friday, 8 AM u2013 4:30 PM. Occasional weekend coverage required. CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Act as departmental representative with faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner at all times; + Use professional judgment to search and provide information in many forms: print, electronic, and multimedia; + Enable users to access all forms of information contained within the LECOM Learning Resource Center, through web-based electronic resources, personal reference, and referral work; + Provides training for students, faculty, and staff on an as-needed basis; + Assists with publication audits and other related assessment activities; + Provides back-up as needed at various Institutional locations; + Assists patrons while working the circulation desk; + Researches and evaluate potential LRC resources; + Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction; + Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience; + Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and + Other duties as required / needed to maintain an efficient and effective Department. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Minimum Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. + Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and accurate data entry skills; + Excellent organizational skills; + Maintaining an established work schedule; + Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills including tact and diplomacy; + Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through; + Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands; + Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials; + Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; + The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations; + The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; + The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner; and + Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institutionu2019s needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Education and experience equivalent to: Postgraduate Degree from an ALA-accredited library/information program required. M.L.S., M.S.L.S., or M.I.L.S. Successful experience in a professional capacity in a health science environment preferred.