Part-Time Project Assistant: HSC Library Job at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Temple University
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Summary :

The Temple University Libraries seeks a motivated Project Assistant to participate as a member of the Health Science Library's Research, Education, and Outreach services team. The Garfield-Taylor Project Assistant offers pre-professional experience in providing services supporting instruction, outreach, collections, and reference services. Collaborates with experienced and supportive information professionals to administer first-rate library services, develop peer relationships, and explore a future career in academic health sciences librarianship. Projects may include participating in the systematic review search service, supporting instruction, developing online library guides, curating data in Temple's institutional repository, and contributing to library outreach efforts. Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Assistant can expect to improve their skills navigating health sciences databases, providing reference services, managing projects, working collaboratively, providing instruction, and managing research data. This is a 1-year hybrid position, up to 19 hours per week during weekday business hours.

Temple University Libraries serves the Temple community and beyond, including more than 30,000 students; over 2,000 full-time faculty; and researchers and visitors on Main, Center City, and Health Sciences Center campuses in Philadelphia and on our Ambler and Harrisburg campuses. We are committed to providing research and learning services, offering open access to our facilities and information resources, and fostering innovation and experimentation. Our collections total more than five million physical and digital titles, over 300,000 print and electronic journal subscriptions, and more than 900 research databases. We also collect, preserve, and provide access to a broad universe of special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographs, and more. As part of our library enterprise, the award-winning Temple University Press supports our mission to advance learning and scholarship.


Performs other duties as assigned.


Required Education & Experience:


Current graduate student in an ALA accredited library or information science program.


Required Skills & Abilities:


*Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently.

*Strong service orientation and a desire to learn.

*Competent with technology and comfortable working in a hybrid work environment.

* Strong communication and writing skills.

* Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and be accountable.

*Attention to detail.

*Interest in exploring health sciences librarianship.


This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.


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