Research & Instruction Librarian, Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Tufts University, Boston, MA

Posted October 27, 2014

The Research & Instruction Librarian is responsible for coordinating and providing specialized information services to researchers and clinicians. This position reports to the Head of Research & Instruction and serves as the R&I team liaison to the researchers, faculty, staff, and students of the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will cultivate relationships, assess information and education needs, and develop programs and curricula that deliver library support to meet the information needs of the research and translational science community through outreach, consultation, training, and current awareness. As a member of the R&I team, this librarian will share in Library Service Desk duties, participate in group instruction, serve on Tufts University library committees and is expected to be professionally active.

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution AND undergraduate or advanced degree in biology or an equivalent field or experience working in a laboratory setting. Microsoft Office Suite, presentation tools such as PowerPoint and Prezi.

Preferred: Experience with instructional technology and design. Experience in the use of molecular or genetics databases or translational science analysis tools. Familiarity with NCBI resources and an understanding of trends in bioinformatics, biology and the scientific disciplines. Strong commitment to outstanding public service, flexibility, initiative, creativity and enthusiasm for teaching and working collaboratively. At least 1-2 years experience in an academic, biomedical, or science-focused special library. Demonstrated teaching ability.

For a complete job description, go to http://tufts.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en and search Job Number 14000873.