General Librarian (On-Site Position)

This is an entry level faculty position within the library.

The Louisiana State University Health Shreveport (LSUHS) Library seeks a motivated, collaborative, and service-oriented Data Services and Reference Librarian to provide leadership and expertise in data management in the support of research endeavors of the LSUHS campus and provide reference assistance.

Job responsibilities will Include but not limited to:

• Teaching ethical data management methodologies to the campus and in one-on-one consultations
• Helping identify data depositories or public data sets for use by LSUHSC-S faculty and students
• Working with departments across the institution to meet their data management needs by providing instruction on R or SPSS
• Assisting in systematic review and regular reference for faculty and students

 Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur that customer satisfaction is met at all times.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

40% Data Management Functions

1. Finds, interprets and manages data according to ethical principles.
2. Critically appraises data and data collection methods.
3. Collects and uses knowledge of institutional and research context to initiate institutionally relevant data services.
4. Evaluates and expands upon existing data services by developing partnerships and becoming integrated into the institutional research environment.
5. Provides guidance on generalizable, domain-agnostic research data practices.
6. Identifies and implements domain-specific research data best practices.
7. Applies a basic understanding of scientific method and ethical and sound research practices to data-related problems, encouraging open science practices when appropriate.
8. Applies specialized knowledge of one or more scientific disciplines and research methods to advanced, domain-specific data-related problems.
9. Develops and delivers instruction to enhance data literacy and skills.
10. Provides customized discipline- and context-specific training on advanced data-related topics, including those requiring computational approaches.
11. Teach R or SPSS courses when possible.

40% Reference Duties

1. Provides assistance with questions regarding library resources or services.
2. Answers difficult and complex questions for students, faculty and staff regarding multiple library resources.
3. Conducts comprehensive searches in online databases that may include systematic reviews.
4. When needed, works one-on-one or in small groups with students, faculty, and staff.

 10% Faculty Duties

1. Serves as a liaison to assigned departments or programs, consistent with established liaison program guidelines.
2. Assists other faculty with classes and small-group activities.
3. Participates in state, regional and national professional organizations in order to maintain knowledge of library information trends and advancements.
4. Develops grant proposals.
5. Looks for potential research ideas multiple faculty can take part in.
6. On an occasional basis, writes newsletter or journal articles.

 Non-Essential Position Functions & Duties

10% Marginal Functions

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Applicant must meet the following qualifications:

• Masters degree (MLS, MLIS, MALS, etc.) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school of Library and/or Information Science.
• Health science reference classes or experience

• Expert in Microsoft Office program.
• Experience with R or SPSS or willingness to learn
• Experience in data management or willingness to learn

PSN/PER Number: PSN 43420/PER 24-09-1274

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000  

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA – On-site position

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans

To Apply:
Locate and click on the Apply Online button located at the bottom of the screen, enter your contact information, and upload your resume/CV and cover letter. If you need assistance applying electronically, please telephone 318-675-5589.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.