Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Bernard Becker Medical Library seeks an engaging, enthusiastic librarian to join the Health Information Services team. The librarian in this position will create systematic review literature searches, provide instruction to medical students and other healthcare providers, conduct reference interviews, and assist the department with adapting to changing technologies, including AI tools. The ideal candidate values continuous learning and professional development and would excel working with a diverse community of medical students, faculty, staff, and healthcare providers.

Job Description

• Provides division/function service.
• Participates in formulation, administration and evaluation of policies, programs and budgets for the division assigned.
• Oversees/participates in staff training and scheduling and in maintaining sufficient resources, operational network systems and user support services, anticipating and resolving service delivery problems.
• Recommends, develops, coordinates and presents programs to meet the needs of clients and staff.
• Audits and recommends direction for continuing quality, delivery and availability of library and technology services to address client needs.
• Evaluates current library services, researches new technologies and recommends new agendas or enhancements.
• Recommends expenditures of division funds toward quality operation of division.
• Prepares written material in support of division/function.
• Participates in library and university committees/projects to maintain effective library resources.
• Creates search strategies for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and other evidence synthesis projects.
• Educates library users about using AI tools and other emerging technologies.
• Consults with patrons about their information needs in-person, via email, and Zoom/Teams.
• Develops literature searches for major biomedical databases, including PubMed, Ovid-Medline, and Embase.
• Provides library instruction and evidence-based medicine sessions as part of the medical school curriculum, and as requested by other medical campus stakeholders.
• Creates tutorials and other online content to instruct users about library services and resources.
• Designs subject guides using the Libguides platform.
• Collaborates with other librarians within Health Information Services and throughout Becker Medical Library.
• Writes blog posts promoting library services and resources
• Represents the library at medical school orientations and events for students, faculty, and staff.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Library Programming, Supervision

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.S. - Master of Science - Library Science

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Library Management, Library Services, Oral Communications, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.