Evidence Review & Synthesis Librarian

Job Title

Evidence Review & Synthesis Librarian

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Libraries

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,027.92 monthly

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Do you have the skills and experience to conduct comprehensive literature reviews and support evidence synthesis projects? Do you thrive in a team-based environment? If so, you might be the perfect fit for Texas A&M University’s Evidence Review & Synthesis Librarian position at the Medical Sciences Library.The Evidence Review & Synthesis Librarian will be responsible for conducting structured review and evidence synthesis (review) services for the Medical Sciences Library (MSL). This Librarian will serve as the main point of contact for review services and provide expertise and instruction in the areas of structured reviews, evidence syntheses, and scholarly dissemination. Additional responsibilities will include providing reference and instruction consultations and mediated searches.

This position can optionally work in a hybrid arrangement. If working from home, then you would need to live within commuting distance of one of our staffed locations (Bryan / College Station, Houston, or Round Rock).  The position will connect with colleagues in-person at campus locations regularly as needed.  The University Libraries will provide the necessary equipment and supplies needed to support the alternate work location arrangement.  Employees working from home must maintain adequate access to Wi-Fi and workspace.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• As part of the reviews team, develop, run, and retain reproducible searches and data associated with reviews and assist with reference and instruction consultations and mediated searches

• Collaborates with University Library colleagues, Texas A&M Health, the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and clinical affiliates to enhance library partnerships and contribute to the education, research, and clinical missions

• Provide expertise in, and assist with, assessment of and recommendations regarding, collection, resource development, the integration of new tools and technologies

• Participate in professional organizations and scholarly activities to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs

• Maintain knowledge of library technology applications, resources, copyright, systematic reviews, and other issues/trends

• Collaborate with colleagues in facilitating virtual and/or hybrid instructional sessions at remote locations and other projects

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science

• Five years of related experience in a public, academic, or specialized library or archive

A well-qualified candidate will also possess:

• Master’s degree from American Library Association (ALA) accredited program

• Membership in the Medical Library Association’s Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP)

• Evidence of professional development or continued education in data science, health information, and/or evidence-based practice

• A publishing record that includes systematic and/or scoping reviews and other research outputs

• Experience with software supporting systematic reviews (e.g., Covidence, DistillerSR, Rayyan)

• Proficiency with at least one reference management tool (e.g., EndNote, Zotero, Refworks)

• Ability to communicate effectively with various client groups

• Training, coursework, or continuing education/professional development with evidence synthesis search methods, protocols, guidelines, and standards for conducting and reporting evidence projects

• Advanced literature searching skills, including search strategy development, database translation, and reporting reproducible searches

• Commitment to providing excellent customer service

Starting Salary: $72,335.00 annually

What You Need to Do:

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV, including information on how you have contributed to the profession and examples of projects that you have been a part of, are strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Examples of projects can include a presentation, a publication, or a search (context should be provided as to the eligibility criteria that the search was designed to meet) related to systematic reviews or other research syntheses.

Why Texas A&M University?   

Our Commitment: Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu    

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:   

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation  each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas    

• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs  

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.