Job Posting - Clinical Medical Librarian, Kansas City, Missouri

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Peggy Mullaly-Quijas
University of Missouri - Kansas City
816-235-1871
mullaly-quijasm-eQUYzPxtqn8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Librarian I - Clinical Medical Librarian - UMKC University Libraries

Dynamic, urban academic library seeks knowledgeable, creative,
energetic, flexible individual to serve as a Clinical Medical Librarian
(CML) at the Health Sciences Library, University Libraries, University
of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC). Position reports to the Assistant
Director for the Health Sciences Libraries and participates on Internal
Medicine Rounds at the School of Medicine, providing reference,
instructional, collection development and faculty liaison services in a
clinical setting to several docent teams consisting of students,
residents and faculty. This position works directly with the students
and faculty of the School of Medicine in furthering the school's
progressive curriculum. The School of Medicine offers a unique and
innovative six-year program where students complete their BA and MD by
graduation. 

This position also assists with instruction and reference services to
other clients of the library from the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and
Biological Sciences, including reference desk responsibilities.
Participates on team developing plans, policies, and procedures for
health science libraries in support of Libraries' mission. Professional
development encouraged, required for promotion in ranked, non-tenure
track position.

UMKC is a comprehensive research university exemplifying the values of
education first, innovation, accountability, diversity, and
collaboration.  UMKC holds a firm commitment to engage and lead the
larger community in a variety of ways appropriate to its status as a
forward-thinking cultural, intellectual and educational center point.
See:
< http://www.umkc.edu/aboutumkc/values.asp >   

Required Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS; exceptional interpersonal,
communication skills; creative, energetic, flexible individual with
strong public services commitment; ability to work positively,
productively with diverse constituencies in rapidly changing
environment; understanding of scholarly research environment; relevant
library/information technology experience; evidence of professional
initiative; potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track
appointment.  

Preferred: Degree in sciences, current knowledge of medical library
service delivery trends/issues, AHIP, healthcare experience, current,
successful instruction, reference, collection development experience.

Salary:  $36,000 minimum. Competitive salary commensurate with education
and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.
Send letter of application, resume, names of three references to: Peggy
Mullaly-Quijas, Chair of Search Committee, University Libraries
Administrative Office, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill
Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, 816-235-1531 or submit via e-mail to:
mullaly-quijasm-eQUYzPxtqn/hvxM+mQhndA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Application review 
begins March 15, 2006 and
continues until position is filled. EOI