Health Librarian

Allegheny County Health Department; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny County Health Department seeks a Health Librarian or Fellow for a six-month grant position under the Sewell Memorial Fund. The Fellow will gain insight into how health departments function, how research informs practice, and how interagency partnerships influence program success.

Ideal candidate is a self-motivated librarian with a master’s in library or information science, strong research, SharePoint design, and ability to translate complex information for public health audiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science.
• Interest in working within public health, government, or healthcare settings.
• Strong research, SharePoint design, guideline writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with citation management.
• Data visualization skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enhanced evidence-based decision-making through strengthened access to literature and information tools.
• A model for integrating librarianship into governmental public health, with documented best practices.
• Improved public-facing health communications and internal data curation.
• Stronger interdisciplinary collaboration between information science and public health.
• Strategic recommendations for long-term sustainability of librarian roles in health departments.

Skills

Research skills

SharePoint design

Guideline writing

Communication skills

Citation management

Data visualization tools

Public health knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science

Tools

SharePoint

Citation management tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is looking to hire a Health Librarian or “Fellow” as part of a Learning Partnership under the Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund. This would be a six-month grant position which we are hoping to extend if we find the right candidate.

The Fellow will gain an immersive understanding of how health departments function, how research supports public health practice, and how interagency partnerships influence program success. They will build practical skills in public-sector communication, policy analysis, and data interpretation. The ideal Fellow would be a self-motivated librarian with a master’s degree in library or information science who has shown an interest in working within the public health, government, and/or healthcare settings. Strong research, SharePoint design, guideline writing and communication skills are a must. Proficiency with citation management and data visualization tools a plus.

Objectives:

• Enhanced evidence-based decision-making through strengthened access to literature and information tools.
• A model for integrating librarianship into governmental public health, with documented best practices
• Improved public-facing health communications and internal data curation
• Stronger interdisciplinary collaboration between information science and public health
• Strategic recommendations for long-term sustainability of librarian roles in health departments

Learn more about the Goals and Impacts: health-librarian-job-posting-2026.pdf

Supplemental Questions:

1. Describe a time you led or contributed to a large-scale information organization or knowledge management or archiving system. What strategies did you use, and what impact did your work have?

2. ACHD is looking to improve its Intranet and SharePoint structure. How would you assess and design these tools to improve accessibility and long-term sustainability?

3. Explain your process for conducting a literature review or environmental scan to inform public health policy. How do you ensure your findings are both accurate and actionable?

4. Share an example of how you translated complex, technical information into accessible content for a public or non-expert audience. What tools or approaches did you use?

5. You have one year to complete multiple high-impact deliverables. How would you structure your work plan and timeline to meet project goals?

Compensation:

$42,500 for six months contracted.