Education & Research Services Librarian, Medical Education/DOQ

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major academic health institution in Omaha is seeking a full-time Education & Research Services Librarian. This role serves as a primary liaison to the College of Medicine, engaging in curriculum-based instruction and literature searches. Responsibilities include developing tutorials and research guides while collaborating with faculty and students. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Library Science and experience in academic library settings, supporting educational initiatives and research activities. Opportunities for professional development and committee participation are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic libraries and supporting curricular activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to conduct literature searches and provide instructional services.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum-based instruction for the College of Medicine.
• Engage in research and creative works.
• Contribute to library governance and strategic plans.

Skills

Research skills

Instructional design

Collaboration

Information literacy promotion

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Job description

The McGoogan Health Sciences Library seeks an Education & Research Services (ERS) Librarian to join our highly collaborative library faculty. This full-time, 12-month position serves as the primary research and instruction liaison to the College of Medicine. The ERS Librarian will engage in curriculum-based instruction, perform literature searches, guide researchers, and provide outreach to students, faculty, staff, and UNMC-affiliated partners. They will be a vital part of a team that seeks to learn together, support each other, and contribute to a shared mission in a vibrant academic health sciences environment. As a member of the library faculty, this role also includes participation in shared governance of the library, service on university committees, and active involvement in relevant professional organizations.

Education & Research Services Librarian, Medical Education

I. Education Responsibilities 65%

• Supports the College of Medicine curricular activities including coordinating library-led self-directed and problem-based learning components. Includes updating and developing assignments, building Canvas modules, and assessing student work.
• Functions as a liaison to assigned departments, centers, or other units.
• Works in close collaboration with a team of librarians to support students, faculty, and staff with their research and learning needs.
• Cultivates partnerships and collaborates with university faculty on projects, including teaching, grants, manuscripts, papers, and/or poster presentations.
• Participates in a team approach to providing prompt and effective reference, consultations, literature searches, and instructional services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Develops online tutorials, workshops, and classroom programs to promote information literacy, and critical evaluation of health sciences information.
• Develops and maintains research guides for specific disciplines and subjects.
• As part of the systematic review team, conducts systematic and scoping reviews as a co-author with UNMC faculty.
• Participates in library outreach.

II. Research Responsibilities 25%

• Expands the knowledge base of the field by engaging in research or creative works associated with the investigation, creation, discovery, understanding, or interpretation of professional knowledge or practice. Prepares and disseminates tangible evidence of these activities.

III. Administration and Service 10%

• Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic plans in support of UNMC’s education, research and patient care missions.
• Participates in shared governance of the library.
• Serves on library, UNMC, and NU system committees.
• Participates in professional activities and professional development.
• Manages or assists with special projects.

The above and other duties and responsibilities shall be subject to the direction of the Associate Dean of Education & Research Services in consultation with the Dean of McGoogan Library and may be modified at their reasonable discretion.