Biomedical Research & Instruction Librarian

University of Alabama Libraries

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (vacations &Par

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Medical School Countway Library of Medicine in Boston is seeking a Research & Instruction Librarian to assist and instruct users in the effective use of biomedical information resources and databases. The role supports the educational missions of Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Chan School of Public Health through curricular and extracurricular instruction.

The position emphasizes instruction in literature-based research methods, evidence-based medicine,

Qualifications

Master's Degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution or advanced degree in the health sciences or a health-related field.
3 or more years' experience in an academic health sciences or biomedical library.
Active involvement/interest in professional associations and scholarship.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and instructional skills.
Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
High degree of organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated initiative, the ability to manage multiple projects and a commitment to professional development.
Knowledge of principles and practices of Evidence-Based Medicine and the Systematic Review process.
Knowledge of structure and usage of biomedical databases including but not limited to PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and point-of-care tools such as DynaMedex/DynaAI.
Service-centered orientation and the ability to build and sustain relationships.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience working with diverse groups to reach common goals.
Flexibility and adaptability for work in an evolving, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements educational programs in support of graduate programs at the Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Chan School of Public Health.
Subject matter experience in evidence-based medicine, public health, dentistry, and/or healthcare delivery.
Instructs students and clinical faculty on using point of care resources.
Keeps abreast of current developments in clinical research methods, evidence-based clinical practice and medical education.
Provides instruction to Harvard-affiliated researches in the use of biological, genetic, and genomics databases.
Provides instruction in literature-based research methods and databases searching.
Provides training support to the larger academic community for information discovery and retrieval, systematic literature reviews, and in the use of specialized writing and bibliographic tools such as EndNote, Covidence, and Zotero.
Designs and creates online educational materials to support both curricular and extracurricular training in the use of information sources.
Contribute to the creation of online learning tools for resource discovery, literature searching, citation management, and the Countway FAQ. Provide recorded orientation and training sessions.
Provides instruction about generative AI tool usage including use cases, ethical considerations, and limitations.
Provide support to Harvard faculty in producing high-quality systematic literature searches to support the creation of comprehensive and evidence synthesis reviews.
Consult in the development of research questions, creating appropriate research designs, and designing carrying out literature searches in a variety of electronic databases.
Provide reference assistance to Harvard-affiliated investigators as needed in the areas of biological sciences, clinical medicine, public health, and health and public health data resources.
Investigates, evaluates, and implements new information technology resources and tools.
Participates in needs assessment, strategic planning, and program development.
Represents the Countway Library on appropriate Harvard Library committees, task forces, and project teams to support the larger mission of the Harvard Library.
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