Research and Scholarly Support Librarian

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS or equivalent) from an ALA- accredited institution.
• An undergraduate degree or work experience in Health Science or related disciplines.

Experience, Knowledge, & Training

• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of medical and health sciences resources, databases, and research methodologies, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Strong commitment to user-centered service, with the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and colleagues.
• Experience with or knowledge of information literacy instruction, including instructional design and assessment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic academic environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a research ally to graduate programs (e.g., DMS, EdD, OD) by partnering with faculty and students on evidence-based research initiatives, including review and support of research bibliographies and consultation on research design and methodology.

• Deliver advanced bibliographic and information literacy instruction tailored to graduate-level research, strengthening student research competencies and supporting scholarly productivity.
• Provide guidance and support for digital portfolio development, enabling students to curate and present academic and professional work for workforce readiness and co-authorship opportunities.
• Engage in outreach, relationship-building, and collection building with faculty and students to increase awareness of library services and resources.
• Advise faculty on researcher identity management and scholarly visibility tools (e.g., ORCID, Google Scholar), including profile creation, optimization, and research reporting strategies.
• Support faculty scholarship dissemination and research impact to enhance recruitment, retention, and institutional research competitiveness.
• Develop policies and workflows to ensure permanent, stable access to student and faculty scholarship, including persistent linking for professional portfolios and long-term digital preservation.
• Provide guidance on open access publishing, including advising on publisher memberships, institutional affiliations and Article Processing Charges (APCs).
• Collaborate with the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning and graduate program directors to align library research services with institutional goals and emerging research needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Reports to the Assistant Director and Head of Research and Instructional Services