Librarian Liaison- School of Medicine

Department:
A. R. Dykes Library of Health Sciences

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Research and Learning
Position Title:
Librarian Liaison- School of Medicine
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The School of Medicine Librarian Liaison full-time staff position supports the students, faculty, residents, fellows, staff, and clinicians in the University of Kansas Medical Center's School of Medicine (SOM) in their research and learning activities. This position serves as the primary representative and outreach coordinator of library resources and services to the departments, specialties, and support offices within the SOM. The SOM Liaison Librarian reports to the Head of Research and Learning (R&L) and supports the needs of remote and in-person SOM users across the Kansas City, Wichita, and Salina campuses. The SOM Librarian Liaison provides individual research consultations, group instructions and orientations on applicable library resources and services, expert database searching and information retrieval on short term projects and long-term literature reviews, guidance on selecting appropriate publications and outlets for clinical, basic science, and health policy research, and fair use best practices for citations and copyright issues. This position contributes to the University of Kansas Medical Center’s vision for discovery and research excellence by fostering investigation and inquiry, academic rigor, and evidence-based practice.
Salary hiring range: $54,000-$60,000
Job Description:

Conditions of Employment

• Hybrid work modality which includes a combination of on-campus and remote work.

• Must be able to move 20 pounds at a time with or without accommodation.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, use stepping stools, with or without accommodation, when working in book/journal shelves or transporting office and library materials.

Required Qualifications

Education: MLS/MLIS/MIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-Accredited school of library information science by date of appointment.

Work Experience: Excellent communication as evidenced by the application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Background in academic or health science/medical librarianship with a strong research service orientation.

• Expertise in the use and selection of databases such as PubMed, Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, or CINAHL, especially when devising complex search strategies.

• Teaching experience, including knowledge of innovative teaching styles to encourage classroom interaction, familiarity with lesson planning, and creation and implementation of educational assessment methods.

• Familiarity with Fair Use provisions in U.S. Copyright Law.

• Awareness of prominent journals within the medical specialties and sufficient knowledge to guide researchers towards appropriate journals or other systems for dissemination of research, articles, and data.

• Experience designing and maintaining research guides and content in Springshare LibGuides

• Experience with utilizing citation management tools, such as EndNote, in research and writing projects.

• Experience working effectively in diverse learning environments and with diverse populations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction, consultation, and guidance to SOM stakeholders (faculty, students, residents, fellows, clinicians, researchers, and staff) about library resources, health science research, citation management, and scholarly communications.

• Informs stakeholders about copyright best practices in educational settings and in scholarly publishing, including theses/dissertations.

• Educates stakeholders about academic publication best practices and assists with investigation of appropriate publishing options.

• Conducts and co-authors systematic reviews and other literature reviews.

• Develops LibGuide content related to subject area expertise.

• Delivers classroom/group embedded instruction and individual consultations in online, hybrid, and in-person settings.

• Encourages and engages with evidenced based practice (EPB) educational experiences in the SOM across undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with SOM stakeholders and library staff, including the R&L Librarian Liaisons for the Schools of Nursing and Health Professions.

• Incorporates knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and values into outreach, research, and educational practices.

• Serves on university committees and working groups, as needed.

• Participates in professional organizations.

• Willingness to enroll in training opportunities to advance skill sets or participate in professional conferences, as funding allows.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Application Materials

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• 2-3 professional references

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$54,000.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$54,000.00

Midpoint

$67,000.00

Maximum

$80,000.00