Research And Instruction Librarian - Evidence Synthesis

Job Summary

Coordinate Upstate Health Sciences Library's evidence synthesis services: help researchers and students navigate the evidence synthesis process from protocol to publication; serve as an active participant on systematic, scoping, rapid, and umbrella review teams; develop and execute complex systematic search strategies; use citation and review management software (Endnote, RefWorks, Covidence, RevMan Web, etc.); mentor and train other librarians in evidence synthesis methods and best practices.

Provide reference services: Participate in the rotating librarian on-call schedule, answer questions via email, phone, and chat; perform literature searches in support of curricula, scholarship, and patient care; provide scholarly communications services including journal matching and bibliometrics; engage with students and complete mediated searches, support liaison relationships, and provide database assistance.

Serve on library, faculty, and university-wide committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong service orientation and evidence of skills needed to foster new connections and build relationships.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience developing and executing search strategies in a variety of biomedical databases.
• Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills; highly developed teaching and presentation skills; evidence of ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• ALA-accredited Master's degree in library information science or commensurate degree with relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• AHIP certification
• Experience providing information services to, and collaborating with biomedical and health sciences students, educators, researchers, and clinicians.
• Experience in developing, conducting, and updating systematic search strategies as demonstrated by a publication record or manuscript acknowledgment.
• Experience with review management software and tools (ex. Covidence, RevMan Web)
• Familiarity with documentation and reporting standards for systematic reviews.

Note: Having one or more of the preferred qualifications listed is not required. We will support the successful candidate in growing their skills and experience as needed and encourage candidates to apply who want to join us in a building a collaborative environment where we continually learn together, share our knowledge, and work together promoting a library committed to kindness, professional growth, and our Upstate Values.

Work Days

Monday- Friday

Message to Applicants

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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