Medical Librarian

Description

Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Medical Librarian will partner with students, faculty, and staff to advance teaching, learning, and research. Through hands-on instruction, personalized research support, and a commitment to evidence-based practice, you’ll play an integral role in preparing future healthcare leaders to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Essential Functions:

• Develop strong working relationship with faculty and staff in the College of Medicine
• Design a program of library instruction and research services that integrates into the developing curriculum of the College of Medicine
• Design and deliver in-person and online instruction sessions and workshops
• Provide research consultations and citation assistance
• Create and maintain point-of-need materials, training videos, and online research guides
• Consult with faculty for in-depth literature reviews, systematic reviews, and other research activities
• Participate in collection development activities and coordinated initiatives to improve access to library resources and services
• Assess and coordinate campus online and in-person reference activities; provide training for library staff and support for the campus service desk as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues across all three campus libraries on projects related to annual goals and other campus initiatives
• Maintain knowledge of academic health science librarianship and related fields through reading professional literature and attending funded professional development activities and continuing education opportunities
• Participate in campus and university committees, services and activities as requested including as an ex-officio member of the College of Medicine’s curriculum committee
• Assist with service desk coverage, which may include occasional evening hours and remote weekend hours on a rotating basis with other librarians
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

• Multiple healthcare options, including one plan with a $0 employee premium
• Retirement program with employer contributions of up to 7.5% for 6% employee match
• Ample vacation (22 days per year) and sick leave (12 days per year) for a remarkable work-life equilibrium
• Paid holidays to enjoy throughout the year (including a 1 week summer and 2 week winter break, see holiday closures on our About the Library guide for more information)
• Hybrid work flexibility with most librarians working one day per week remotely

Requirements

• Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program
• Experience providing instruction and/or research support to students and faculty
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills