Librarian - Bernard Becker Medical Library

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Retirement plan (403(b)

Wellness programs

caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a librarian to join the Health Information Services team. You will develop literature searches for PubMed, Ovid-Medline and Embase, teach AI tools, and conduct reference interviews for medical students and staff.

The role emphasizes ongoing learning and collaboration across the medical campus, with opportunities to contribute to tutorials, subject guides, and campus outreach. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent.
• Experience with library instruction preferred.
• Proficiency in developing literature searches and evidence-based resources.

Responsibilities

• Create search strategies for systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.
• Educate users on AI tools and emerging technologies.
• Conduct reference interviews and assist in literature searches across major databases.
• Develop tutorials and online content on library services and resources.
• Collaborate with Health Information Services and Becker Library colleagues.

Skills

Library Programming

Search Strategies

Oral Communications

Written Communication

Systematic Literature Review

Education

Master's degree

MS - Master of Science - Library Science

Tools

EndNote

Zotero

LibGuides

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 37.5

Bernard Becker Medical Library seeks an engaging, enthusiastic librarian to join the Health Information Services team to create systematic review literature searches, provide instruction to medical students and other healthcare providers, conduct reference interviews, and assist the department with adapting to changing technologies, including AI tools. The ideal candidate values continuous learning and professional development and would excel working with a diverse community of medical students, faculty, staff, and healthcare providers.

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Creates search strategies for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and other evidence synthesis projects.
• Educates library users about using AI tools and other emerging technologies.
• Consults with patrons about their information needs in-person, via email, and Zoom/Teams.
• Develops literature searches for major biomedical databases, including PubMed, Ovid-Medline, and Embase.
• Provides library instruction and evidence-based medicine sessions as part of the medical school curriculum, and as requested by other medical campus stakeholders.
• Creates tutorials and other online content to instruct users about library services and resources.
• Designs subject guides using the Libguides platform.
• Collaborates with other librarians within Health Information Services and throughout Becker Medical Library.
• Writes blog posts promoting library services and resources.
• Represents the library at medical school orientations and events for students, faculty, and staff.
• Recommends, develops, coordinates and presents programs to meet the needs of clients and staff.
• Participates in library and university committees/projects to maintain effective library resources.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or a table.

Equipment Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Library Programming
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: M.S. - Master of Science - Library Science
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: Library Technical Services In A Public, Academic, Or Special Library Setting (1 Year)
• Skills: Artificial Intelligence Technologies, EndNote, Library Science, Library Services, Medical Terminology, Oral Communications, Search Strategies, Systematic Literature Review, Systematic Reviews, Workflow Management, Written Communication, Zotero

Grade G11 Salary Range $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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