Hi All:
Please forgive the cross-postings. Susan
The Education and Research Services (E&RS) Department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Library is seeking a Research & Clinical Search Services Librarian to join our team. This non-tenured faculty position reports to the Head of Education and Research Services and works in a team-oriented environment. This is an on-site, non-telework position.
E&RS faculty enjoy the variety of opportunities that arise from working in a diverse, vibrant academic environment and contributing to the mission of UAMS, which is to improve the health, health care and well-being of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation and the world by:
* Educating current and future health professionals and the public;
* Providing high-quality, innovative, patient- and family-centered health care and also providing specialty expertise not routinely available in community settings; and
* Advancing knowledge in areas of human health and disease and translating and accelerating discoveries into health improvements.
Our department offers services in support of instructional, clinical, and research activities, such as literature searching, teaching about information resources and their use, rounding with clinicians, and designing community outreach programs. A primary goal of our work is to promote awareness of information resource services to UAMS faculty and staff, whether they are at the Little Rock campus or spread across the state at the UAMS Regional Centers or the UAMS Northwest Campus.
E&RS faculty are engaged in a variety of professional activities, which include service to professional associations, contributions to the profession's knowledge base through research, conference presentations, creation/teaching of continuing education courses or original publications. The pursuit of expertise and improvement of professional skills are encouraged for all E&RS faculty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, MIS, or ALA-equivalent or a masters' degree in a health profession
* At least three (3) years of professional experience in a health sciences, special, or academic library
* Demonstrated extensive proficiency with health sciences databases, resources, and literature
* Knowledge of issues, trends, and best practices of expert searching in health sciences libraries
* Experience teaching and/or making public presentations
* Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
* Ability to work well independently, as part of a team, and as the leader of a team
* Ability to work collegially with world class clinicians and researchers in various arenas
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Five (5) years or more years of professional searching experience in a health sciences library
* Undergraduate or graduate background or significant work experience in the biological or health sciences
* Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based medicine issues and demonstrated experience with EBM resources
* Demonstrated experience as expert searcher for development of guidelines or systematic reviews
* Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate workflows, and implement projects
* Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and participation in professional activities
RESEARCH & CLINICAL SEARCH SERVICES (RCSS) RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conducts expert customized literature searches for researchers and clinicians including systematic reviews/meta-analyses.
* Triages incoming RCSS requests to E&RS faculty for literature searches.
* Trains new E&RS faculty in expert searching techniques, methodologies & departmental processes [Note - This is an intensive year-long process]
* Provides consultation services for faculty, staff and students with regard to all aspects of literature searching.
* Evaluates retrieved citations and other materials to determine closeness of fit to requestor's recall and precision requirements, expectations, or subject domain familiarity.
* Stays current on expert searching trends, methods, techniques, and database search interfaces and features.
* Develops newsletter articles and other instructional/promotional materials about search techniques & resources.
* Develops and teaches in-service training and other workshops to support evidence-based practice initiatives, guideline development, systematic review, meta-analysis, and other advanced literature searching applications.
* Designs and runs specialized reports for research needs.
* Maintains the RCSS search log and all statistics related to the RCSS.
* Assists with any special projects related to RCSS.
To see the full job description, responsibilities and benefits, visit: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UAMS_All_Careers/job/Little-Rock/Assistant--Associate-Professor_R0039447
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Susan C. Steelman, MLIS, AHIP
Head of Education & Research Services
Professor
Division of Academic Affairs
U. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Library
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