Systematic Review Librarian
About The Position
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks applications for the position of Systematic Review Librarian. This is a 48-week tenure-line faculty position reporting to the Associate Director of the Harrell Health Sciences Library (HHSL). The Librarian for Systematic Review is responsible for the management of the Libraries Systematic Review Service and is the primary librarian for conducting advanced information synthesis projects in partnership with Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center researchers. This position provides reference services and functions as a faculty departmental liaison to several clinical departments as well as Nursing Education and the Physician’s Assistant Program.
Requirements
- An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent/advanced degree in relevant academic disciplines)
- Experience in collaborative research, systematic review expert searcher training
- Familiarity with PRISMA/JBI and systematic review software (Rayyan, Covidence, etc.)
- Experience as a liaison librarian providing instruction, reference, and research support
- Strong knowledge of print and digital information resources
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years’ experience in a health sciences library
- Experience in course integrated library instruction
- Demonstrated experience with current technologies such as online meeting systems, Open Science workflows, project management tools, Microsoft products and specialized library research software
Responsibilities
- Management of the Libraries Systematic Review Service
- Conducting advanced information synthesis projects in partnership with Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center researchers
- Providing reference services
- Functioning as a faculty departmental liaison to several clinical departments as well as Nursing Education and the Physician’s Assistant Program
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits program
- generous paid time off
- tuition discount for employees and eligible family members
- funds for professional development travel annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
