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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Global Public Health Librarian
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Working Title: Global Public Health Librarian
Supervisor: Kate McGraw, Assist. Depart. Head for User Services Date Completed: May 5, 2015
Primary purpose of position:
The Librarian will provide client-centered information and education services using a variety of methods and
technologies with a primary focus on serving researchers, faculty, students and staff in the Gillings School of
Global Public Health. Work is performed in client settings and in the library. Information services are provided
through office hours in the school, consultations, chat, email, telephone, and the User Services Center.
Education services are provided by offering curriculum integrated instruction and by developing online user
guides and tutorials. The person in this position will also contribute to the Health Sciences Library’s Global
Engagement initiatives and work with the Area Health Education Centers staff to meet the needs of public
health practitioners and students across the state.
Principal responsibilities:
Initiate relationships with researchers, faculty, staff, and students working in cross-disciplinary public
health courses, programs, centers, and institutes (both on and off campus) to identify and fulfill needs
for information and education services.
Maintain current knowledge and share expertise in searching the wide range of information tools used
in public health, particularly in the areas of global health, health statistics and informatics.
Maintain and share knowledge of innovative information, education and communication methods and
tools, especially as they relate to public health practice.
Develop an understanding of the research themes important to the School and identify ways the Library
can support and partner with public health researchers.
Actively develop local, regional, national and international collaborations to advance the strategic
directions and Global Engagement initiatives of the Library.
Pursue research and professional development activities appropriate to maintaining or advancing
appointment rank.
REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science.
Minimum two years of experience as a health sciences librarian or comparable work providing health
information services.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of public health information sources and how they are used in public
health education, research and practice.
Ability to provide and assess information competency instruction for both in-person and distance
education students.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Flexible self-starter with demonstrated ability to discover and use innovative approaches.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse colleagues, students, faculty, and
researchers.
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
PREFERRED Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Public health education or work experience.
Knowledge of the systematic review process.
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