Research and Education Librarian, HSHSL

Research and Education Librarian

Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL)

University of Maryland, Baltimore

The Research and Education Librarian is a member of an exceptional team responsible for advancing the library’s research support and educational goals . The HSHSL serves the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and the graduate school. The faculty librarian in this position will serve as liaison to the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM ). The UMSOM is a top-tier biomedical research institution with students in medicine, public health, physical therapy, and more.

The successful candidate will assist students, faculty, and staff in the areas of research support, evidence-based practice, information literacy, and scholarly communication. They collaborate with the eight-member Research and Education Services (RES) department and colleagues Library-wide to develop and deliver innovative programs and services . In addition to advancing HSHSL and UMSOM priorities, they engage with the University community and participate in professional and scholarly activities.

UMB and the HSHSL are deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. HSHSL welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions.

The Research and Education Librarian:

• Cultivates and sustains connections between the UMB School of Medicine and the Library. Builds collaborative relationships with students and faculty, advocating for their research and learning needs.
• Partners with members of the Research and Education Services department, building a collaborative team and developing innovative programs and services.
• Delivers engaging instruction and consultations to students, emphasizing searching skills, finding quality evidence, critical appraisal of resources, and information management.
• Consults and collaborates with faculty and staff in support of research and scholarly publishing.
• Provides expert searching for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, other literature reviews, and grant applications.
• Develops workshops and video tutorials on searching, publishing, information management and other topics of interest to the UMB Community, in person and virtually.
• Participates actively on committees within the School of Medicine, the Library, the University, and professional organizations.
• Follows and appraises emerging research and curricular trends within the health sciences, academic librarianship, and medical education.
• Cultivates and sustains inclusive and equitable working relationships with Library colleagues and with students, faculty, and staff
• Engages in professional development, service, and research activities to enhance professional expertise and maintain or advance appointment rank.

Qualifications :

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience working in a service position, either in a library or other setting.
• Experience in database searching, including familiarity with health sciences databases.
• Training or experience in teaching to groups, either virtually or in-person.
• Experience working in teams and independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with, or enthusiasm for, the health or biological sciences.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Public service experience in an academic or health sciences library environment.
• Experience teaching online or in-person to a range of audiences, including faculty, students, and clinicians.
• Evidence of professional involvement, service, and/or scholarly activities.

REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is located within the RES department, which is part of the Research and Information Services (RIS) division. It reports to the Head of Research and Education Services.

This position can allow for a hybrid telework arrangement.

STATUS: This is a permanent status-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the library’s faculty. For more information see the University’s “ Criteria and Procedures Relating to the Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status for Library Faculty ”.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested Candidiates please apply for this position through Taleo - https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200010R&lang=en

Include the following documents as part of the application package:

1. A resume or curriculum vitae;
2. Three references with the names, professional titles, relationships to applicant, and contact information, including email;
3. A cover letter that describes applicant’s interest in the position. The cover letter should also include a maximum 100 word statement describing their experience and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and how they would further the Library and UMB’s diversity values; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further the Library and UMB’s commitment to diversity.
4. On a separate page, a signed/dated affidavit stating, “I verify that my CV is current and accurate” – this does not need to be notarized.

SALARY: $55,000 minimum, commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS/TUITION REMISSION:

Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.

ENVIRONMENT:

The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is located in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Raven's Stadium, and the Inner Harbor, a recreational waterfront destination. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and world-famous art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras.

The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States with a record of user-centered innovative services and programs. Fifty-six FTE employees including 25 faculty librarians staff the library. Our attractive and vibrant facility, which opened in 1998, serves as a hub for collaboration and learning with resources, programs, and tools that promote discovery, creativity, and innovation. The HSHSL also serves as the headquarters for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 1 .

The HSHSL serves the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate School. It supports 7,200 students and nearly7,900 faculty and staff members. UMB is a 71-acre research and technology complex consisting of 67 buildings including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the VA Hospital. Read more about UMB , including its mission, vision, and core values.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRjobs@umaryland.edu .

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the application process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . For questions about ADA requests for reasonable accommodations, you may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu .