Atkins Fellow - Health Sciences Collection

Monday to Friday: Generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM depending on Library schedule

Applicants must have completed 24 credits (or two full semesters of work) toward a Master's in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program

* Completion of 24 credits (or two full semesters of work) toward a Master's in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program

Maintaining current resources is especially important for academic libraries supporting researchers in the health sciences. This fellowship will focus on rightsizing the health sciences collection at Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte, specifically in the areas of nursing and public health/epidemiology. The Fellow will be responsible for identifying appropriate criteria typically used for assessing and weeding in those subject areas, and determining how well the current collection aligns to the graduate and undergraduate curriculum in the School of Nursing and Department of Epidemiology and Community Health. The Fellow will also research and create a brief report on the current state of collection development in these areas at peer and aspirational R1 universities (of which UNC Charlotte will join the ranks of in 2025). This project will help the Health and Human Services Librarian prioritize one-time purchases and continuing resource requests for the next academic year.

This fellowship offers an opportunity to learn about the ways that academic libraries support research through collection development and assessment. The Fellow will join the Public Services unit of the library, and the Research and Instructional Services team, in addition to meeting and working with members of Collection Services. They will also conduct outreach to libraries at peer and aspirational institutions that support these areas of health sciences. This project will help inform the approach that Atkins Library can use to update and advocate for increased resources to support the health sciences collections on campus. Working closely with the Health and Human Services Librarian, the Fellow will gain exposure to the different elements of this type of work in academic libraries. This position will appeal to MLIS students who are interested in the work of subject/liaison librarians including collection development, curriculum mapping, and research. It will also interest those looking to further develop experience with data-driven assessment and supporting researchers in the health sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend professional development workshops and participate in Atkins Fellows, department, and all staff meetings as scheduled throughout the program

Applications submitted by January 29, 2025 will receive first consideration.

To learn more about the Atkins Fellows program, including housing and transportation options, please visit https://library.charlotte.edu/atkinsfellows/

Participants will receive a $1500 housing and transportation stipend to help with the cost of moving to Charlotte for the fellowship.

Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of three references with your application.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application.

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions, or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, and will be notified of instructions.

Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan