Medical Informatics Librarian

University of the Incarnate Word

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Medical Informatics Librarian

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Medical Informatics Librarian advances the educational, research, and scholarly communication mission of the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) through innovative library services, information literacy instruction, research support, and academic engagement. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, students, residents, and library colleagues; contributes to the continuous improvement of SOM Library services and resources; and provides library, instructional, and research services for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, Master of Public Health, and Graduate Medical Education programs. The Medical Informatics Librarian reports to the Director of the SOM Library.

Position primarily works out of the School of Osteopathic Medicine located at Brooks City Base Campus located at 7615 Kennedy Hill Drive, San Antonio, TX 78235.

Benefits

• UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

• Job Duties

• Instruction and Academic Engagement

• Description of Job Duties

• Serves as the primary library liaison to the School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM).

• Develops and delivers scaffolded, learning outcomes aligned information literacy instruction and educational materials in collaboration with SOM faculty as part of the UIW Libraries’ co-curricular instruction program.

• Provides customized, course-integrated library instruction sessions that support curricular goals and student learning.

• Collects, analyzes, and reports instructional and outreach assessment data to support continuous improvement efforts and develops assessment metrics appropriate for the health sciences.

• Develops and delivers library orientations, workshops, seminars, and other educational programs.

• Collaborates with health professions librarians to support interprofessional education initiatives and learning opportunities.

• Creates and maintains subject guides, course guides (e.g., LibGuides), and other instructional resources to support effective use of library resources and services.

• Authors and maintains the SOM Research Blog to promote awareness of research resources, scholarly communication, and research-related topics relevant to the SOM community.

• Monitors developments and innovations in information literacy, instructional design, educational technology, and learning assessment.

• Research and Reference Services

• Description of Job Duties

• Provides reference and research consultation services to SOM students, faculty, staff, and residents, both individually and in group settings.

• Conducts comprehensive literature searches and other advanced research support services for SOM faculty and staff.

• Collaborates with UIW librarians to support initiatives related to open access, open educational resources (OER), research data management, AI literacy, scholarly publishing, and digital accessibility.

• Remains current with emerging trends and best practices in medical and health sciences librarianship through ongoing professional development, including conferences, workshops, webinars, and other continuing education activities.

• Collection Development and Management

• Description of Job Duties

• Participates in collection development and management activities for the SOM Library and collaborates with UIW health professions librarians to build and maintain collections that support the SOM curriculum, research, and clinical programs.

• Assists in evaluating, selecting, and managing print and electronic resources to meet the information needs of SOM students, faculty, staff, and residents.

• Updates collection development and resource access policies under the guidance of the SOM Library Director.

• Collaborates with UIW health professions librarians and the Systems and Licensing Coordinator to identify collection priorities and coordinate shared resource acquisitions across the health sciences disciplines.

• Marketing, Outreach, and Engagement

• Description of Job Duties

• Promotes SOM Library resources, services, programs, and co-curricular initiatives to support student success, teaching, learning, and research under the direction of the Director.

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to enhance awareness and engagement with library resources and services.

• Plans and implements marketing and promotional initiatives that communicate the value and impact of SOM Library programs, resources, and services.

• Participates in library-wide marketing, outreach, and communication campaigns to strengthen the visibility and engagement of the SOM Library within the university community.

• Professional and Institutional Service

• Description of Job Duties

• Actively participates in and demonstrates leadership through service to the UIW Libraries, the University, professional organizations, and the broader community.

• Serves on committees, task forces, and strategic initiatives within the UIW Libraries, the School of Osteopathic Medicine, the University, and relevant professional organizations.

• Represents the SOM Library and UIW Libraries through professional, institutional, and community engagement activities.

• Accreditation and Special Projects

• Description of Job Duties

• Actively contributes to institutional and program accreditation activities, including preparation, documentation, data collection, reporting, and site visit support for accrediting bodies such as the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).

• Participates in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by SOM Library and School of Osteopathic Medicine leadership.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of health information literacy principles and emerging trends in AI health literacy.
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technologies, software applications, and educational support platforms.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate collaborative initiatives and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced literature searching and information retrieval skills using health sciences databases, including PubMed and other evidence-based resources.
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain online instructional materials and learning objects, including tutorial videos, research guides, and online learning modules.
• Proficiency with technologies and applications used for course management, online collaboration, project management, and library operations (e.g., Canvas, OneDrive/SharePoint, Springshare products, and integrated library systems such as Alma).
• Excellent oral, written, instructional, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated active listening skills and receptiveness to feedback, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
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