Research and Scholarly Support Librarian

High Point University•High Point, NC

23h

About The Position

The Research and Scholarly Support Librarian serves as a strategic partner to graduate programs and faculty, advancing the University’s research, scholarly visibility, and long-term knowledge preservation. This position provides high-level research support to faculty and graduate students, including specialized bibliographic instruction, research consultation, digital portfolio guidance, and co-authorship support. For more information regarding this position, please contact Lauren Ksa, Assistant Director, Head of Research & Instructional Services at [email protected].

Requirements

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 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

Responsibilities

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.