Reference Librarian - Research Office

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding healthcare coverage

Flexible spending options

403B retirement package

Competitive vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP

Pet insurance

On-campus fitness facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking an entry-level librarian to support faculty, students, and staff with reference services and instructional programs.

Under supervision, you will develop library skills training, LibGuides content, and online tutorials, while assisting researchers with literature searches and information needs. You will engage with multiple departments to understand information needs, contribute to library instruction, and participate in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a library setting.
• Knowledge of health sciences information resources and search strategy development.
• Experience designing instructional content and LibGuides/pages.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement library training activities including classes, LibGuides pages, and online tutorials.
• Provide effective reference service by answering LibAnswers and performing literature searches (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase).
• Raise awareness of library resources by contacting departments and offering group and one-on-one trainings.
• Maintain LibGuides webpages with new content following best practices.
• Participate in Medical Library Association continuing education to stay current.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Health sciences information

Instructional skills

Written & verbal communication

Critical thinking

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

PubMed

Web of Science

Scopus

Embase

Job description

Summary

Summary The Office of Research helps to facilitate life-saving biomedical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nine distinct units provide specialized support to meet the administrative needs of our investigators and research staff. Together we coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies as well as provide high quality services for investigative teams. The MCW Libraries supports all institutional missions and partners by providing access to and support for information resources, and specialized services for faculty, researchers, students, clinicians, staff, and community members. This entry-level librarian position provides reference and instruction services to faculty, students, and staff. Under the supervision of a library manager, the librarian develops and implements library skills training activities, including classroom instruction, LibGuides webpages, online tutorials, and other user training materials. The librarian supports the research, clinical, and educational needs of library users by responding to LibAnswers information requests and by developing and documenting database search strategies in library bibliographic databases. The librarian raises awareness of library services by proactively contacting departments in assigned areas and by attending department presentations and meetings to learn about the information needs of researchers, clinicians, and learners. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement library training activities in support of medical and graduate student education by developing, scheduling and teaching classes and by creating LibGuides pages and online tutorials.


• Provide effective reference service by responding to LibAnswers information requests, performing literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and other databases, and by assisting other library staff with advanced information requests.


• Raise awareness of library resources and services by proactively contacting assigned departments and department faculty, staff, and students, and by providing group and one-on-one training sessions.


• Maintain assigned LibGuides webpages, regularly developing new content using academic health sciences library best practices.


• Participate in Medical Library Association continuing education classes to develop skills and to stay current on information resources, educational technologies, and academic medicine trends.


• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of health sciences information resources and the ability to develop effective search strategies in databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and others.


• Knowledge of instructional skills, including class design, delivery, and the creation of online learning materials.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer focus and the ability to build trust and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.


• Critical thinking, project management, and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a diverse academic community.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Master’s degree or higher in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.


• Along with Flexible Spending options


• 403B Retirement Package


• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)


• Pet Insurance


• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes


• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

About Us

Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life-changing discovery.