Associate Librarian: Elevate Research Impact

Code4lib; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university library system in Lubbock seeks an Associate Librarian to spearhead research impact services. The role involves collaboration with faculty, providing tailored support, and utilizing bibliometric analysis to enhance research visibility. Candidates should possess an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, strong communication skills, and relevant experience in academic librarianship. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in research support services or academic librarianship.
• Published one peer-reviewed publication in the last 3 to 5 years.
• Experience with grant writing and research funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and resources for measuring research impact.
• Provide guidance on citation metrics and journal rankings.
• Facilitate connections between faculty and library services.

Skills

Experience in research support services

Knowledge of bibliometrics

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Academic Analytics

Web of Science

Scopus

SciVal

Google Scholar

Job description

A prestigious university library system in Lubbock seeks an Associate Librarian to spearhead research impact services. The role involves collaboration with faculty, providing tailored support, and utilizing bibliometric analysis to enhance research visibility. Candidates should possess an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, strong communication skills, and relevant experience in academic librarianship. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community.