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  • Biomedical and Life Sciences Librarian

    Location:
    Rhode Island

    The Brown University Library seeks an innovative and user-oriented informational professional to join the Research and Outreach Services Department as the biomedical and life sciences librarian. As the library’s primary liaison to the Basic Sciences Departments of the Division of Biology and Medicine, and to Cognition, Linguistics, and Psychological Sciences (CLPS), the biomedical and life sciences librarian plays a central role in developing library services and collections to support current and future research and instructional initiatives of these departments. S/he will work closely with a team of science librarians and with other direct reports to the associate university librarian for research and outreach. The successful candidate will maintain a strong awareness of issues related to scholarly communications. S/he will have a strong academic background in the life sciences or psychology and have significant hands-on experience with relevant technologies and bibliographic tools.

    Salary: $45,000–$81,000, based upon experience and qualifications. Applicants can find a complete job description, a list of responsibilities and duties, required qualifications, and instructions for submitting an application at library.brown.edu/about/employment.php#life. Brown University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. (035)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/23/2014

  • Clinical Research Analyst

    Location:
    South Carolina

    The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Medical Center has an immediate opening for a clinical research analyst to use evidence-based practice (EBP) to promote optimal patient care with the ultimate goal of enhanced clinical outcomes. The position entails conducting systematic literature searches, evaluating and appraising research evidence, and synthesizing evidence into summaries and guidelines for review by multidisciplinary teams of content experts. This role facilitates the transition of evidence-based clinical decision support tools (e.g., order sets) into MUSC’s electronic medical record, and coordinates with Analytics to develop reports to assess the financial and clinical impact of projects. This position serves as an EBP mentor for advanced practice clinicians and nurses, and aids in developing EBP curriculum and instruction for MUSC clinicians and potentially clinicians at affiliated South Carolina hospitals. The clinical research analyst provides consultative services on developing abstracts and publications, and participates in developing research grant proposals to expand EBP integration into practice.

    Required: Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in health related field (e.g., MS, MPH, MLIS, MHA) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in health care required. Clinical expertise in EBP tool development and implementation strategies, and a strong background in epidemiology/research methodology strongly preferred. Clinical background preferred.

    Salary: $60,000, minimum starting salary. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment. All interested applicants should complete an online application at www.muscjobs.com. Please reference job # A141830. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability (033)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/23/2014

  • Head of Research and Education

    Location:
    Virginia

    The Virginia Commonwealth University (VUC) Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of head of research and education. The VCU Libraries seek a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and knowledgeable individual to lead the libraries’ Research and Education Department. The head will lead a team in developing, promoting, and delivering knowledge-based support to programs on the Medical College of Virginia Campus and will develop outreach initiatives for targeted communities. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

    Required: ALA-accredited graduate degree or an accredited graduate degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a health sciences library environment are required.

    Salary: Minimum of $70,000 annually. Review of applications begins 5/26/14 and will continue until the position is filled. Preferred qualifications, application procedures, and other information are available in the complete position description at www.library.vcu.edu/admin/jobs/ and at www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/home.asp. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (034)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/23/2014

  • Associate Director, Collection Resources

    Location:
    California

    General Information: The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Medical Library seeks an innovative, energetic, and service-oriented individual to provide outstanding leadership for the library’s Division of Collection Resources. In addition to collection development responsibilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the library’s efforts in open access and scholarly communication issues including archiving and preservation, particularly for digital collections. The Norris Medical Library is an academic medical research library serving the Schools and Departments of Medicine, Pharmacy, Occupational Science, and Biokinesiology/Physical Therapy. The library is strongly user focused and committed to providing faculty, students, and staff access to a wide variety of electronic information resources, including books, journals, bioinformatics tools, databases, evidence-based resources, and mobile resources. The library contains 147,000 volumes and receives 3,055 current electronic journals. The staff of 39 FTE includes 14 librarians. For additional information, see the library’s web pages.

    Responsibilities: Collection development: Select appropriate books, journals, and databases for purchase; oversee approval plans; solicit and respond to faculty input; weed older materials; maintain awareness of current Health Science Campus programs and research priorities; negotiate pricing with vendors; and collaborate with head, Metadata and Content Management, in negotiating licenses for new electronic resources, and in monitoring their use. Financial oversight of acquisitions. Prepare and monitor collection budget of $3.8 million for print and electronic book, journal, and database purchases. Integrated library system (ILS) administration: Supervise system use by library staff, plan and manage system upgrades, modify system parameters as needed, respond to staff requests for assistance, and produce management reports. Track ILS technology and developments. Curation of historical collections. Oversight of divisional operations. Work with head, Metadata and Content Management, to supervise staff, adjust work assignments, plan special projects, and plan and implement departmental automated systems. Scholarly communication monitoring: Coordinate library’s efforts in open access and scholarly communication issues including archiving and preservation, particularly for digital collections. Serve on the senior management team assisting the director in library planning, management, and innovation. Prepare administrative and statistical reports for the director. Professional involvement: Assume leadership positions in local and national library organizations and contribute to publications and conferences.

    Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in an academic health sciences library. Strong oral and written skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and adult learners. Demonstrated creativity and initiative. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Intellectually curious and comfortable with change.

    Salary: $65,000–$80,000, based upon experience and qualifications. Status: This position is in a continuing-appointment track, the USC Libraries’ equivalent to tenure. Benefits: 37 1/2-hour week; 22 vacation days; paid sick leave; disability plan; retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options); tuition assistance; paid medical, dental, and life insurance; credit union; group auto and homeowner’s insurance available. How to apply: Applications must be submitted via USC’s online faculty application website: https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/18552/. As part of the application, candidates must upload in Word or PDF a cover letter and curriculum vitae. For more information about this position, contact Leslie Jones, USC Norris Medical Library, 323.442.1130; email, lesliecj@usc.edu. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. (021)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/16/2014

  • Digital Learning and Information Technology Librarian

    Location:
    Florida

    Florida International University (FIU) is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in 188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs across all disciplines including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among the 10 largest universities in the nation. Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s degrees—including in the science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM) fields—to minority students and is first in awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of Hispanic-serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be “Worlds Ahead!” For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu. Florida’s newly accredited College of Medicine (COM) at FIU is currently seeking candidates for an open-rank, full-time, nontenure digital learning and information technology librarian (DLITL) position. The DLITL explores and implements emerging information technologies to advance library services, continually improves access to online resources, and contributes to effective teaching and learning in the COM. This includes developing, troubleshooting, and implementing solutions for online access to resources, updating, and managing the medical library website in collaboration with COM IT, and assisting the faculty in developing and adapting digital learning and information technologies for instruction. The DLITL will play a key role in integrating such technologies into a planned new library to serve the growing academic health center. Assistance with reference and teaching is expected.

    Required: Minimum qualifications include master’s degree in library/information science from an American Library Association (ALA)–accredited program and a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in an academic and/or special library.

    Preferred: Preferred qualifications include knowledge of web design principles, including usability testing; experience in using media production tools, such as Camtasia; experience in e-resources management in an academic library; knowledge of emerging learning/information technologies in libraries and trends in social media; ability to communicate effectively and to work collaboratively on a team; ability to work independently; experience in providing reference and research assistance; and an excellent service attitude. Additional web-programming skills in programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, HTML, XML, CSS, SQL, PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript are also preferred.

    Salary: Starting salary is $60,000, commensurate with experience. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by 5/09/14. Review will continue until position is filled. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to job opening ID (507421) at careers.fiu.edu and attach letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and listing of 3 professional references in a single portable document format (PDF) file. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an equal opportunity, equal access affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. (031)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/16/2014

  • Outreach and Scholarly Services Librarian

    Location:
    New York

    The Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library at Cornell University seeks a creative, energetic professional who is service oriented, technically skilled, enjoys an innovative environment, and is particularly excited about working in the veterinary/biomedical information context. Be responsible for partnering with faculty, researchers, clinicians, and students in the College of Veterinary Medicine in support of their research, teaching, and learning processes through the application of knowledge in the biomedical or life sciences, a thorough understanding of research practices, and expertise in library and information science technologies and applications. Develop and implement outreach activities designed to build productive partnerships throughout the lifecycle of research, teaching. and learning. 

    Salary: $51,500, minimum. Application deadline: 5/09/14. For more information, visit Careers at Cornell: careers.hr.cornell.edu. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for 3 references. (032)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/16/2014

  • Digital Archivist (Librarian II)

    Location:
    Minnesota

    Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, is seeking a digital archivist (librarian II). The digital archivist–librarian II is in the master’s prepared librarian series. The digital archivist works to ensure the long-term preservation, organization, distribution, and retrieval of digitized, born-digital, and traditional institutional assets illustrating the evolution, development, and history of Mayo Clinic. The digital archivist will help define and apply the methodology and standards for archival best practices to born digital and digitized collections. This individual will participate in shaping and promoting the archive’s online presence and promoting collections and services. The digital archivist will be involved in using and supporting the archives/museum information management system.

    Required: A master’s degree in library science or information management or other master’s or advanced degree pertinent to the position from an accredited graduate program is required.

    Salary: Salary range for this position is $47,923–71,905. Post offer/pre-employment drug screening is required. Click here to apply and learn more about Mayo Clinic and the vast array of opportunities that await you. Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities). (028)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/09/2014

  • Mayo Medical School Librarian (Librarian III)

    Location:
    Minnesota

    The Mayo Medical School librarian (librarian III) is a mid-level position in the masters-prepared professional Librarian series. The Mayo Medical School librarian is based at the Learning Resource Center (LRC), a branch library on the Rochester, MN, campus, and will provide a variety of public services including instruction and orientation to resources and literature research assistance for 200+ medical students, faculty, and staff. The Mayo Medical School librarian proposes and monitors the LRC budget, provides day-to-day supervision and evaluation of 2.00 FTE staff, and assists with the recruitment and training of student assistants. The Mayo Medical School librarian reports to the librarian supervisor of public services.

    Required: A master’s degree in library science or information management or other master’s or advanced degree pertinent to the position from an accredited graduate program is required. This position requires 3 years’ experience as librarian II or comparable professional library experience.

    Salary: The salary range for this position is $52,353–78,561. Post offer/pre-employment drug screening is required. Click here to apply and learn more about Mayo Clinic and the vast array of opportunities that await you. Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities). (029)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/09/2014

  • Saint Marys Hospital Librarian (Librarian III)

    Location:
    Minnesota

    The Saint Marys Hospital (SMH) Librarian is a mid-level position in the master’s-prepared professional librarian series. This level demonstrates considerable knowledge of a subject area or professional proficiency in one or more areas. The Saint Marys Hospital librarian plans, manages, and carries out effective delivery of library services at Mayo Clinic Hospital; Saint Marys Campus, Rochester, MN; and collaborates with colleagues throughout the Mayo Library System to deliver high-quality resources and services consistent with Mayo Clinic’s strategic direction. The librarian takes a broad, proactive role in planning for and assuring that library services needs are met and consistently provided enterprise-wide in collaboration with librarian colleagues on all Mayo campuses. The SMH librarian supervises 3 part-time staff and reports to the Mayo Clinic director of libraries.

    Required: A master’s degree in library science or information management or other master’s or advanced degree pertinent to the position from an accredited graduate program is required. This position requires 3 years’ experience as a librarian II or comparable professional library experience.

    Salary: The salary range is $52,353–$78,561. Post offer/pre-employment drug screening is required. Click here to apply and learn more about Mayo Clinic and the vast array of opportunities that await you. Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities). (030)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/09/2014

  • AHEC and Outreach Services Knowledge Management Librarian

    Location:
    North Carolina

    The University of North Carolina −Chapel Hill (UNC) Health Sciences Library seeks an experienced, collaborative, enthusiastic, and outreach-oriented individual for the position of Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and outreach services knowledge management librarian. The librarian is responsible for maintaining the AHEC Digital Library PBWorks wiki subscription, monitoring changes to the PBWorks interface, and continually assessing the product’s usefulness in meeting the AHEC program’s needs. The librarian is also responsible for maintaining the AHEC program’s “Clinical Practice Support and Quality” staff wiki.

    Salary: The minimum salary for professional librarians at the Health Sciences Library is $45,000; salary is commensurate with related education and experience. For a complete job description and application instructions, see www.library.unc.edu/jobs/ahec-and-outreach-services-knowledge-management-librarian-health-sciences-library/. (027)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/09/2014

  • Curator, Rare Books and Manuscripts

    Location:
    New York

    The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM): The NYAM Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health is looking for an experienced, innovative, and energetic curator. The curator will be a key member of the center team, and will work closely with colleagues in the acquisition, intellectual management, and use of the rare book collections and develop physical and online exhibitions, web resources, programming, and events in the history of medicine, public health, and the book. The curator will also take a leading role in establishing the center’s activities and profile within the scholarly community and broader public audiences. This position is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive individual working with a world-class collection in the history of medicine and public health, at a leading institution in New York City, found at the top of the “Museum Mile” along Fifth Avenue.

    Salary: $65,000. Applicants can find a complete job description, including information about the library, a list of the position responsibilities and duties, the required qualifications, and instructions for submitting an application by going to our website at www.nyam.org. From the home page, please scroll down to the bottom and select the Careers link. (025)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/02/2014

  • Nursing Liaison Librarian

    Location:
    North Carolina

    The University of North Carolina−Chapel Hill (UNC) Health Sciences Library (HSL) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual to join the User Services Department team as the liaison to the School of Nursing. In this role, the librarian will identify information needs and maintain outreach services to faculty, students, researchers, and staff from the School of Nursing and UNC Hospitals (a Magnet program), as well as help the department team to meet the health information needs of the citizens of North Carolina. Expected services include: expert mediated searching; proactive dissemination of selected nursing information; creation and maintenance of online nursing user guides; effective and innovative client-centered education services; and individual and group consultations on nursing information discovery, retrieval, and management. To learn more about the HSL, please visit www.hsl.unc.edu.

    Salary: The minimum salary for professional librarians at the Health Sciences Library is $45,000; salary will be commensurate with related education and experience. For full job description and to apply, visit www.library.unc.edu/jobs/nursing-liaison-librarian-health-sciences-library/. (026)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/02/2014

  • University Archivist–Assistant Professor

    Location:
    Oregon

    The university archivist is responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term development of Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU’s) archives program. Reporting to the head, Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A), the university archivist contributes positive, expansive vision to HC&A, seeking new ways to build collections, enhance access, and engage audiences. Supervising a staff of 1.0–2.0 FTE, the position manages accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and storage of collections in all formats. The university archivist leads digitization projects for collections under his or her care and plays a major role in the library’s emerging digital preservation and curation activities. With critical responsibility for growth, relevance, sustainability, and innovation in the archives program, the position dedicates significant effort to collaborative work with donors, faculty, students, staff, and alumni, demonstrating outcomes through presentations, exhibits, events, publications, and reports. As a colleague and supervisor, the university archivist fosters a culture of productivity, knowledge sharing, and user orientation.

    Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, minimum $50,000. This is a nontenured, 12-month faculty position at the level of assistant professor. Applications: To apply please visit www.ohsujobs.com and search for position IRC42692. Applications should include a resume, a letter of introduction, and contact information for 3 references. Screening of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503.494.5148. (024)

    Job Posted:
    Wed, 04/02/2014