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Job description
Education and Clinical Services Librarian
Minimum Salary
US-MA-Worcester
Job Location
8 hours ago(10/2/ :07 PM)
Requisition Number
# of Openings
1
Posted Date
Day
Shift
Exempt
Union Code
Non Union Position - Non Unit Professional (W60)
Position Type
Full-Time
Min
USD $68,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general direction of the Manager of Education and Clinical Services, the Education and Clinical Services Librarian plays a central role in developing customized library services in support of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School research, education, and clinical enterprise. The position collaborates with faculty, graduate students, academic units, and research center personnel to provide customized library services.
Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Library Education:
Provide curriculum support for students and faculty in the T. H. Chan School of Medicine and the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing
Collaborate in teaching, learning, research and curriculum support within the campus community as a trusted partner to provide faculty, students, residents, and staff with customized library services
Create and manage quality learning experiences for student, faculty, residents, and staff to assist in best-practice usage of information resources to support learning and patient care
Design and implement specific projects or programs that cater to the information needs of a community, such as the creation of LibGuides or subject portals
Provide virtual and in-person research assistance
Build and manage short and long-term relationships with faculty, students, residents, and staff regarding library services and resources
Participate in collection development activities to support user needs
Serve as a content expert on long-term projects such as systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses
Clinical Services:
Build partnerships with academic clinical departments and user communities, working with them as a conduit for their information needs, both user- and library- initiated. Services mayinclude advanced literature searching, , reference, and instruction of library research and resources
Provide on-demand and on-site information services to the clinical system, such as participation in chart rounds and morning report
Support information access at inpatient and outpatient sites across the clinical network
Provide access to and training on evidence-based resources to support clinical decision making.
Overall:
Serve as a leader and/or active member of library teams, task forces and committees
Represents the library on university committees, task forces, and working groups
Participate in and represent the Library in local, regional, and national professional activities
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent
2 years combined library, teaching, information technology, informatics, and/or biomedical research experience. New LIS graduates and early career librarians with relevant educational and work experiences may be considered.
Knowledge of discovery and access tools and databases currently used in libraries
Ability to prioritize tasks as necessary in response to the needs of patrons and colleagues
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with and easily adapt to new technology and hybrid work environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in a clinical health care environment or knowledge of medical information resources
Experience in curriculum development and instruction / delivery
Experience with LibGuides or other resource creation software
Who can apply
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