Research Impact Librarian

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative library seeks a Research Impact Librarian to support researchers in assessing and communicating their impact. This role involves developing training sessions, conducting bibliometric analyses, and fostering relationships within the academic community. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in library science or related fields, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and community engagement. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for flexibility while contributing to a culture of professional growth and work-life balance. If you're passionate about research and library services, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the academic world.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

Collaborative Work Environment

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or related field required.
• Experience in instructional and reference services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop training sessions and online guides on publication tracking and research impact.
• Perform bibliometric analyses for understanding scholarly impact.

Skills

Instructional Services

Reference Services

Research Impact Metrics

Community Engagement

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Library Information Science

Degree in Data Science or Informatics

Tools

Excel

PubMed

Scopus

Web of Science

Google Scholar

Job description

GALTER HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTER

Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

Northwestern University, Chicago

RESEARCH IMPACT LIBRARIAN

Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center (GHSL) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a Research Impact Librarian. This position will work as part of Galter Library’s Research Assessment and Communications department to support individuals and groups in their understanding, assessment, visualization, and reporting of impactful outcomes of research and clinical care efforts. The department provides advisory services for researchers, groups, departments, and centers on topics such as: managing or tracking publications, maintaining an impactful online identity, measuring or assessing research impact by discipline, communicating research impact to diverse audiences, or developing successful publishing and dissemination strategies. We strongly encourage early-career librarians to consider this opportunity.

*Please note this position has a hybrid work schedule, agreed upon in consultation with the Head, Research Assessment and Communications.

RANK: Librarian Faculty

POSITION REPORTS TO: Head, Research Assessment and Communications

TITLE: Research Impact Librarian

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: until filled

Proposed Starting Date: Negotiable

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, minimum $65,000

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and delivers training sessions, online guides, and consultations on publication tracking, bibliometrics and citation analysis, communicating research impact, online research profiles, or topics more broadly related to scholarly communications (e.g., open access, author rights, etc.).
• Performs bibliometric analyses using publication- and citation-based statistics to provide researchers and administrators with an in-depth understanding of scholarly impact for program review, grant applications and renewals, and recruitment and retention.
• Supports workflows to collect, preserve, and disseminate faculty, staff, and student intellectual output through the institutional repository, research information management system, and other digital means.
• Provides reference services to medical school faculty, students, and affiliated clinical researchers.
• Develops and sustains relationships with faculty, students, research centers, and professional networks to foster collaboration, identify service needs, and enhance awareness of library resources and research impact tools.
• Contributes to library-wide planning activities and collaborates with colleagues on projects in areas of shared interest, when appropriate.
• Attends faculty and student research seminars, department wide conferences, and university symposia to keep abreast of current research. Serves on university and library committees as appropriate.
• Participates in scholarly societies, attends academic conferences, and represents the library in relevant academic activities. Keeps abreast of current developments and trends of scholarly publishing and communications, bibliometrics and alternative metrics, and best practices in digital scholarship.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Master’s degree in library information science, data science, informatics, or assessment from an accredited program or international equivalent, or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing instructional and reference services including the creation of online tutorials, surveys, or guides.
• Proficiency with bibliographic and citation databases (including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) and awareness of alternative sources of information about research outputs.
• Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet/reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive and service-oriented approach to outreach, with enthusiasm for networking, relationship-building, and community engagement.
• Ability to contribute to teams with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and communication with both internal and external collaborators.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Interest or training in relevant topic areas, including research impact metrics, bibliometrics, and relevant related resources (e.g., ORCID, Metrics Toolkit, InCites by Clarivate Analytics, VOSviewer) or interest in pursuing professional training on these topics.
• Interest or training in topics related to data analysis, data visualization, or other complementary areas (either in formal credit-bearing courses or in MOOC-style experiences).

The Galter Health Sciences Library is a highly collaborative, innovative, and nurturing library. We share Northwestern’s commitment to excellence and foster the creation and sharing of knowledge among the faculty, staff, and students at the Feinberg School of Medicine and its affiliates. Galter Library is committed to maintaining a culture that values and prioritizes professional growth and work-life balance and to sustaining a welcoming environment for our team and our campus community.

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