Research

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Educational benefits

On-site training and Lean Six Sigma

Employee wellness initiatives

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is seeking a Research & Writing Librarian who will provide expert research, information literacy, and scientific writing guidance. The role is shared equally between the University Library and Writing Center, fostering a unified, interdisciplinary approach to evidence-based research.

The position supports students, faculty, and staff with health sciences research needs in a collaborative environment, with a hybrid work arrangement after six months.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent.
• Experience providing reference and instructional services, preferably in a health sciences or academic library.
• Strong knowledge of biomedical databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library).
• Demonstrated ability to support academic or scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and virtual reference support focused on evidence-based medicine, systematic searching, citation management, and biomedical information resources.
• Develop and deliver instruction sessions on database searching, research methodologies, information literacy, and scholarly communication.
• Collaborate with faculty to embed research skills into medical, nursing, and health sciences curricula.
• Offer writing support for theses, capstones, manuscripts, posters, and presentations.

Skills

Reference services

Instructional services

Biomedical databases

Scientific writing support

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

PubMed

CINAHL

Embase

Cochrane Library

Job description

Research & Writing Librarian

Position Type: Admin/Professional
Department: Academic and Library Services
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Pay Grade: MN9

Department Specific Information: Join Northeast OhioMedical University's (NEOMED) Academic and LibraryServices
NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-basedmedical university committed to educating health professionals,advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We areseeking an Research & Writing Librarian whowants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academicenvironment. Support the success of future health professionals byproviding expert research, information literacy, and scientificwriting guidance through a unique role that bridges the UniversityLibrary and Writing Center in a collaborative, interdisciplinarylearning environment.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborativeand team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling ourmission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued,and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, weseek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrivein a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose valuesalign with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range: $55,259 – $63,486,commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical,dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account(HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverageoptions, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you planfor the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidayseach year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after sixmonths) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities(Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-sitetraining and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthywork-life balance

Summary: The Research & Writing Librarian provideshigh-quality research, information, and instructional support tostudents, faculty, and staff within the medical university. Thisposition is shared equally between the University Library (0.5 FTE)and the Writing Center (0.5 FTE), creating a unified,interdisciplinary approach to evidence-based research, informationliteracy, and scientific writing. The librarian collaboratesclosely with writing specialists, clinical faculty, instructionaldesigners, and researchers to promote student success andstrengthen scholarly and clinical communication skills across theinstitution.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• LibraryResponsibilities (0.5 FTE) Research and Reference Services: Provide in-person and virtual reference supportfocused on evidence-based medicine, systematic searching, citationmanagement, and biomedical information resources. Conduct advancedliterature searches to support student projects, faculty research,quality improvement initiatives, and grant development.
  Instruction and Curriculum Integration: Developand deliver instruction sessions on database searching, researchmethodologies, information literacy, and scholarly communication.Collaborate with faculty to embed research skills into medical,nursing, and health sciences curricula.
  Collection Development and Resource Management:Assist in evaluating and selecting biomedical databases, journals,and reference materials. Maintain research guides, tutorials, andonline learning materials that support student and faculty researchneeds.Scholarly Communication and Research SupportProvide instruction on citation management tools, data managementprinciples, and publishing options. Promote responsible use ofgenerative AI tools in research and academic writing.
  
• Writing Center Responsibilities (0.5FTE) Writing Support and Consultations:Offer individual and group consultations to students and faculty,focusing on scientific writing, research integration,argumentation, clarity, and adherence to publication ordisciplinary style (AMA, APA, etc.). Provide tailored support fortheses, capstones, manuscripts, posters, and presentations.
  Workshops and Programming: Develop and co-leadworkshops on literature reviews, integrating sources, academicintegrity, manuscript preparation, and the responsible use of AI inwriting. Collaborate with Writing Center staff to scaffold writingsupport across academic programs.
  Resource Development: Create handouts, guides,templates, and online resources that bridge research skills withscientific writing. Enhance Writing Center content related tocitation practices, research integration, and scholarlycommunication.
  Cross-Unit Collaboration: Serve as a liaisonbetween the Library and Writing Center to strengthen sharedinitiatives and streamline student support. Participate incommittees and working groups that focus on assessment, studentlearning, and academic success.
  Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties asassigned.
  

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science(ALA-accredited) or equivalent.
• Experience providing reference and instructional services,preferably in a health sciences or academic library.
• Strong knowledge of biomedical databases (PubMed, CINAHL,Embase, Cochrane Library).
• Demonstrated ability to support academic or scientificwriting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Writing Center or providing writinginstruction.
• Familiarity with AMA, APA, and other scientific writingstyles.
• Experience integrating research and writing instruction intocurricula.
• Knowledge of scholarly communication trends, including openaccess and AI-informed research tools.
• Background in health sciences or related fields.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to utilize a phone,computer and other office equipment. Must be able to work aflexible schedule to support reference services, workshops, andstudent needs.

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, status as a parent duringpregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran statusor any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms itscommitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies andpractices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 etseq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexualharassment.