Education and Clinical Services Librarian

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks an Education and Clinical Services Librarian to develop customized library services for research, education, and clinical care. You will collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to support learning and patient care with tailored information resources.

The role includes teaching, virtual/in-person research assistance, and participation in library committees, with a focus on evidence-based resources and clinical decision support.

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least 2 years combined library, teaching, IT, informatics, or biomedical research experience.
• Knowledge of discovery and access tools and databases used in libraries.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet patrons' needs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with hybrid work environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum support for students and faculty in the medical and nursing schools.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to deliver customized library services.
• Create learning experiences and LibGuides to support learning and patient care.
• Provide virtual and in-person research assistance.
• Build relationships with faculty, residents, and staff regarding library services.
• Participate in collection development and evidence syntheses.

Skills

Discovery tools knowledge

Oral and written communication

Task prioritization

Adapt to new technology

Hybrid work experience

Education

Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

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