Education and Information Services Librarian, Library, Alumni Medical

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University’s Alumni Medical Library seeks an Education and Information Services Librarian to support faculty, students, and researchers across the Medical Campus in clinical and academic settings.

The role emphasizes scholarly communication, research impact, bibliometric tools, and instruction in effective literature searching, with outreach and collaboration across departments. Strong mentorship, funded professional development, and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science or equivalent with health sciences/academic library experience.
• Teaching, reference, scholarly communications and/or bibliometrics experience welcomed; training provided if needed.
• Boston University Medical Campus includes School of Medicine, School of Public Health, Dental Medicine, and Graduate Medical Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary library liaison to the Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
• Provide guidance in scholarly communication and bibliometrics.
• Deliver instruction on literature searching and information literacy; participate in reference and research consultations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Reference services

Scholarly communications

Bibliometrics

Literature searching

Education

Master's degree in library and information science

Experience in health sciences/academic library

Job description

Education and Information Services Librarian, Library, Alumni Medical

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Tracking Code

26500235290730

Posted Date

8/4/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 48

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$71,925.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$93,375.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Alumni Medical Library at Boston University seeks a collaborative professional to serve as Education and Information Services Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Education and Information Services, the Education and Information Services Librarian is the primary library liaison to the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, with broad responsibilities in supporting faculty, students, and researchers in their academic, clinical, and research endeavors. This role provides specialized guidance in scholarly communication, research impact metrics, and bibliometric tools to enhance the visibility and evaluation of research. The librarian develops and delivers instruction on effective literature searching, evidence-based dentistry, and information literacy, and participates in general reference and research consultation services. The position builds and maintains collaborative relationships with researchers through outreach, instruction, and research support services. In addition, this position serves as the in-library expert on emerging technologies to enhance academic, clinical, and research information services. This position is a great opportunity to provide expert information services, while benefiting from strong mentorship, funded professional development and a supportive working environment.

Required Skills

• The successful candidate will hold a master's degree in library and information science or equivalent and experience in a health sciences or academic library or research environment.
• We especially welcome applications from professionals with teaching, reference, scholarly communications and/or bibliometrics. However, we will train the right person and encourage applicants from a variety of disciplines, lived experiences, and backgrounds.
• Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC), located in the historic South End of Boston, comprises the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, School of Public Health, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and Graduate Medical Sciences.
• Renowned for the quality of teaching and research and for service to the community, these schools provide education and training in the most current thinking and techniques in their fields, with a particular focus on disadvantaged, underserved, and indigent populations. Together, the schools employ more than 2,900 full-and part-time, affiliate and volunteer faculty members, many of whom are leading experts in their fields, and train a diverse group of nearly 3,800 full-and part-time students.
• Alumni Medical Library Mission Statement: The Alumni Medical Library provides a collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence; supports innovative research, teaching, and learning; and encourages outreach across the Boston University Medical Campus community. The Alumni Medical Library serves as a central education hub on the Medical Campus.
• We encourage the exchange of ideas and knowledge; create and maintain partnerships with the Medical Campus community; and support Boston University's strategic priorities and mission. We guide students, faculty, and staff in biomedical sciences education, research, and innovation by providing equitable services, diverse and professionally skilled staff, and access to strong collections. See also our Strategic Plan (https://www.bumc.bu.edu/medlib/about-us/aml-strategic-plan/) We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Questions about the position can be directed to Kristen Giordano ([e-mail]). Position is open until filled with a priority application date of August 14, 2026.