Librarian

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2018 in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Ponce Health Sciences University is answering a need for more healthcare professionals by preparing more students for jobs with a world-class, culturally-competent education. Whether you’re an aspiring doctor or psychologist, PHSU St. Louis is focused on helping our students reach their professional goals.

Ponce Health Sciences University’s history dates back to its founding in 1977 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. We’ve been expanding our prestigious health sciences offerings since, with a focus on graduate medical programs. With campuses now in Ponce, San Juan, the British Virgin Islands, and St. Louis, we’re expanding our global network while staying committed to preparing students for real-world healthcare careers and clinical situations. 

OUR MISSION

The mission of Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is to provide a world-class, culturally-competent, health sciences education to the population we serve, through innovative adaptive learning environments focused on the success of its students to become ethical practitioners and scientists.

OUR VISION

The PHSU vision is to build on its reputation as a prestigious academic and research leader educating underrepresented diverse populations while focusing research efforts on solving global health disparities.

PHSU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 

PHSU St. Louis opened its new School of Medicine in August 2022 as part of a multi-million educational investment in north St. Louis. With the expansion of our medical program in St. Louis, we will put action behind our vision of providing real education and research opportunities in a community dedicated to addressing and impacting health disparities on local and national levels. PHSU is thrilled to continue our mission to give more students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds access to high-quality medical education and careers.

PHSU St. Louis also offers graduate degrees in PsyD and MSMS, as well as a Bachelor's in Nursing.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of the Librarian is to administer and maintain the campus library and its collections of information, for student, faculty, and staff access. Various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases will be part of the collections maintained. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, as well as user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check books in and out of the library.
• Train students, faculty, and staff on utilizing online library catalog.
• Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
• Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
• Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
• Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
• Supervise daily library operations.
• Work with Campus Director and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs on budgeting and planning.
• Coordinate with main campus librarian ensure alignment of policies, procedures, and available resources.
• Plan and teaches on research, reference materials, and other pertinent topics.
• Confer with colleagues, faculty, and staff to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
• Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
• Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
• Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provide information about library policies. 
• Plan and deliver student-centered programs and services. • Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
• Develop library policies and procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
• Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing educations and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
• Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects.
• Assemble and arrange display materials.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be:

• Dependable
• Excellent inter-personal and communication/ organization skills
• Interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills
• Time management and the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task are required
• Strong technical competencies in audiovisual, computer, and other learning aids is necessary, as is comfortability in database, web-based, and other electronic information pathways

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree, Master’s Degree is preferred
• 2 years of related experience in a medium-traffic higher education/university office environment
• Previous experience in in health sciences education library preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish and English a plus)

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, and MSFT Teams. Knowledge working with accounting systems strongly recommended.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certifications in administrative proficiencies appreciated.