Library Research Specialist

Rocky Vista University•Englewood, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky Vista University has an opening for a Library Research Specialist (Full-Time). This position plays a vital role in supporting the research, teaching, and scholarly mission of Rocky Vista University. Based within the library, this role works directly under the supervision of the Library Research Supervisor. The specialist supports faculty, staff, and students in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and other health sciences programs, contributing to the university's commitment to excellence in evidence-based practice and scholarly communication. The university is committed to Inclusive Excellence, recognizing, valuing, and respecting the commonalities and differences reflected in its students, staff, faculty, and alumni, striving to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Strong research skills, a deep understanding of information resources in the health sciences
Familiarity with citation management tools, academic publishing workflows, and evidence-based medical research is highly desirable
Strong communicative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent customer service skills, including ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
Ability to respond to situations independently, or identify when managerial support is needed.
Intermediate level of computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently.
Ability to work effectively, cohesively, and professionally in a team-based environment.
Ability to lift 25 lb. boxes, maneuver book carts, and shelve books.
Ability to read and interpret technical instructions related to computer use, photocopiers, phones, and office and library software.
MLIS or research background.
Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
One (1) - three (3) years experience in a library setting.
Must be located near one of our CO, UT or MT campuses.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing library instruction and/or reference services.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized and group research support across all stages of the scholarly process, including helping users refine research topics, conducting literature searches, navigating databases and digital resources, and supporting scholarly writing and publication efforts.
Regularly assists with journal article submissions, case reports, book chapters, grant proposals, and other forms of scholarly output.
Offers reference services in both virtual and in-person formats, with an emphasis on responsive, informed, and user-centered support.
Contributes to the development of instructional materials and helps facilitate educational sessions and workshops on topics such as research methods, database navigation, citation management, and publication strategies.
May also assist in collecting, organizing, and reporting on scholarly activity data, including bibliographic output and research impact measures for institutional assessment and accreditation purposes.
Provide in-depth research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff across all stages of the scholarly process, including topic development, database navigation, literature searching, and citation management.
Support scholarly communication by assisting with publication strategies, journal selection, open access options, and grant proposal preparation.
Coordinate and oversee access services for the campus library, including circulation, reserves, and basic interlibrary loan functions.
Assist patrons in locating and utilizing both physical and electronic resources, including point-of-care tools, clinical databases, eBooks, and journals relevant to osteopathic medicine and the health sciences.
Assist in the development and delivery of library instruction sessions and workshops focused on research skills, information literacy, and the effective use of medical and academic resources.
Contribute to the creation and ongoing maintenance of subject-specific research guides and instructional materials that support curricular and research needs.
Stay current on developments in library science, research methodologies, scholarly publishing, and educational technologies.
Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating new tools, services, and practices that could enhance library services and improve user access to research support.
Facilitate access services for the campus library, including circulation, reserves, and basic interlibrary loan functions.
Assist patrons in locating and utilizing both physical and electronic resources, including point-of-care tools, clinical databases, eBooks, and journals relevant to osteopathic medicine and the health sciences.