Education and Information Services Librarian, Library, Alumni Medical
About The Position
The Alumni Medical Library at Boston University seeks a collaborative professional to serve as Education and Information Services Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Education and Information Services, the Education and Information Services Librarian is the primary library liaison to the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, with broad responsibilities in supporting faculty, students, and researchers in their academic, clinical, and research endeavors. This role provides specialized guidance in scholarly communication, research impact metrics, and bibliometric tools to enhance the visibility and evaluation of research. The librarian develops and delivers instruction on effective literature searching, evidence-based dentistry, and information literacy, and participates in general reference and research consultation services. The position builds and maintains collaborative relationships with researchers through outreach, instruction, and research support services. In addition, this position serves as the in-library expert on emerging technologies to enhance academic, clinical, and research information services. This position is a great opportunity to provide expert information services, while benefiting from strong mentorship, funded professional development and a supportive working environment.
Requirements
- Master's degree in library and information science or equivalent.
- Experience in a health sciences or academic library or research environment.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience
- Reference experience
- Scholarly communications experience
- Bibliometrics experience
- Applicants from a variety of disciplines, lived experiences, and backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary library liaison to the Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
- Support faculty, students, and researchers in their academic, clinical, and research endeavors.
- Provide specialized guidance in scholarly communication, research impact metrics, and bibliometric tools.
- Develop and deliver instruction on effective literature searching, evidence-based dentistry, and information literacy.
- Participate in general reference and research consultation services.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with researchers through outreach, instruction, and research support services.
- Serve as the in-library expert on emerging technologies to enhance academic, clinical, and research information services.
Benefits
- Funded professional development
- Supportive working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
