Medical Reference Librarian

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit Institution dedicated to education, research and healthcare, seeks a subject specialist in the biomedical sciences for a position as medical reference librarian at the Medical Center Library (MCL). This position is responsible for assisting medical and health care faculty and students in the effective use of literature; participating in the library's program of instruction; coordinating research data management support; serving as liaison to one or more medical or health sciences departments; participating in developing library journal, book, and database collections in the assigned subject areas.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

1. Reference and Liaison Services: Provides reference and liaison services in support of the study, research, teaching needs of students, faculty, and staff in-person, by phone, e-mail, chat, and other means of inquiry. Participates in staffing the reference desk. Cultivates and develops collaborative relationships with designated liaison departments; maintains active collegial relationships with faculty, students, clinicians, and other clienteles.

2. Teaching and Instruction: Develops and provides course-integrated and other library instruction. Provides library orientation and tours. Develops online tutorials and other electronic teaching materials.

3. Data management services: Collaborates with researchers at the Medical Center and with library colleagues to develop and provide data management services. Partners with researchers to evaluate data planning needs and to assess options for sharing data. Delivers data management instruction both in-person and online, including introduction and/or demonstration of software and tools. Creates and maintains learning materials describing guidelines, best practices, and services.

4. Collection Development and Access: Works with assigned liaison department users to develop collections that effectively support the study, research, teaching of faculty, students, and staff. Participates in the review of journal, book, and database collections. Gathers usage statistics and other data relevant to collection development decision-making. Maintains effective contacts with designated liaison departments and others concerning access to resources.

5. Professional Development: Participates actively in continuous professional development through professional conferences, CE courses, webinars, etc. Identifies opportunities to develop cooperative partnerships with faculty and other users for joint research and publication. Seeks ongoing opportunities for growth and development as librarian faculty.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge in a medical or health sciences subject area.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and commitment to teaching.

• Knowledge of health sciences databases (e.g., PubMed, CINAHL) preferred.

• Experience with evidence synthesis, citation management, and scholarly communication is a plus.

• Successful decision making, problem solving ability, and planning skills.

• Strong user centered approach to library services and information technology.

• Collegial and collaborative attitude.

• Ability and motivation for continuous professional development and for growth as a faculty member.

• Ability to meet deadlines and to work effectively in an environment of rapid development and change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MLS from an ALA accredited program.

• Advanced education beyond the bachelor's degree in a health science discipline or data sciences.

• Experience with research data management practice and instruction.

Rank/Grade Assistant or Associate Professor rank, non-tenure track, 12-month contract.

ABOUT SLU LIBRARIES

The SLU Libraries include Pius XII Memorial Library, the main library on SLU's St. Louis campus, the Medical Center Library, and the Vincent C. Immel Law Library, as well as a library at the SLU campus in Madrid, Spain. The SLU Libraries have extensive collections to support teaching, learning, studying, and clinical care. Special services and collections within Pius Library include the Academic Technology Commons, an innovative and flexible space, with the latest technologies and one service point where patrons can access both Information Technology and Library services, and the Knights of Columbus Vatican Film Library, a research collection for medieval and Renaissance manuscript studies that houses more than 37,000 microfilmed manuscripts from the Vatican Library. For information about Pius XII Memorial Library, see https://www.slu.edu/library.

Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.

Initial application review will begin on Tuesday, July 22nd and will continue until the position is filled.

Must be eligible to work in the United States for Saint Louis University without sponsorship.

Function

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.