CDL: Position: UMKC Clinical Medical Librarian

Job: UMKC Clinical Medical Librarian

 
 

 
Clinical Medical Librarian – University of Missouri – Kansas City 
 
Comprehensive research university library in exciting, affordable city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong commitment to public services for the position of Clinical Medical Librarian (CML) at the UMKC University Libraries’ Health Sciences Library. 
 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. 
 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. 
 Assists with instruction and reference services to other clients of the library from the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, including reference responsibilities. 
 Participates in developing plans, policies, procedures, and efficiencies in support of University Libraries’ mission. 
 Professional development encouraged, required for promotion in ranked, non-tenure track position. 
 Reports to the Director, Health Sciences Libraries. 
 
UMKC exemplifies 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.
 
 
Minimum requirements: 
 ALA accredited MLS. 
 Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills, planning, and organizational skills. 
 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 and mature judgment. 
 Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track faculty appointment. 
 
Preferred: 
 Additional graduate degree. 
 Degree in sciences. 
 Current knowledge of medical resources and medical library service delivery trends/issues. 
 AHIP, healthcare experience. 
 Current, successful instruction, reference, educational technology experience. 
 
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package. 
To apply: Applications will only be accepted online. To apply, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/umkclibrariesjobsearch . Please attach Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and three references as one document for the “resume” attachment. You may address your cover letter to: Peggy Mullaly-Quijas, Chair of Search Committee. For inquiries, please contact 816-235-1531 or umkcula@umkc.edu 
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment. 
 
Application review begins April 11, 2011. 
UMKC is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.