University of Rochester Medical Center - Liaison Services Librarian

Job Description - Liaison Services Librarian

POSITION SUMMARY:
Edward G. Miner Library, University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), (http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/hslt/miner/index.cfm) seeks qualified applicants to establish dynamic, collaborative relationships with CTSI. Determine investigators’ information needs; develop and support novel services. Promote awareness of library resources; integrate same into research and educational programs. Serve as resource for data curation, digital methods for scientific research, emerging digital resources, and scientific communication. Expand educational programs and instruct clientele, formally and informally.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
ALA-accredited Master’s in Library or Information Sciences; 2-5 years experience as library professional or paraprofessional. Educational background in biomedical or health sciences, experience in health sciences environment, or equivalent. Expertise in online database searching. Experience with: variety of software applications; navigating Internet; web development software; social networking tools and mobile devices; teaching adult learners; speaking fluently and persuasively before a group. Familiarity with current trends, standards, and emerging technologies in libraries and Web. Superior oral and written communication skills. Essential personal characteristics: Flexibility, initiative, creativity, and ability and willingness to work cooperatively in an evolving technological environment. Continuous learning is essential to expand both subject domain and information science competence. The library’s mission has a strong service orientation and staff are expected to advance that goal.

Preferred:
Graduate degree in biomedical sciences; demonstrated ability to use and teach NCBI databases. Demonstrated knowledge of issues and technical challenges related to data management/curation, including format migration, preservation, metadata, data retrieval and use issues.
Salary: Starting range $40,000-45,000 per year; excellent benefits. Salary and rank negotiable, depending on education and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Position will remain open until a candidate is chosen.  University of Rochester is an EOE
NOTE: FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE SEE http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/hslt/miner/about/Jobs.cfm
Send resume and letter of application to:Donna Berryman, MLISAssistant Director, Education & Information ServicesEdward G. Miner Library University of Rochester Medical Center, Box LIBR 601 Elmwood Ave.Rochester, NY 14642; e-mail: DONNA_BERRYMAN@URMC.ROCHESTER.EDU.