Knowledge Specialist for Research & Instruction, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Posted December 8, 2014
General Summary/Overview Statement
Reporting to the Director of the Treadwell Library and applying strong interpersonal and technological skills, the Knowledge Specialist for Research and Instruction will deliver innovative, responsive and user-focused knowledge services to the MGH community. This includes performing expert level database searching, delivering instruction in both in-person and online environments and cultivating partnerships with individuals and groups within the wider MGH community. The incumbent will perform the tasks and duties of this position in a virtual library setting and must be a dynamic and outgoing team player demonstrating creativity, flexibility and an openness to change and ambiguity.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Research and Reference Consultation: Provide high quality research and reference support to meet the clinical, educational and research needs of the MGH community
- Provide extensive and exhaustive search services for systematic reviews and other intensive research projects
- Provide in-depth and on-demand consultation services for individuals and groups on database searching and use of medical literature to support evidence-based practices throughout the hospital
- Perform general research and reference consultation services
- Collaborate with colleagues, to review and evaluate electronic knowledge resources and technologies
Instructional Services: In collaboration with the director, plan and implement strategies for integrating the educational expertise and services into clinical care, teaching and research at MGH
- Develop and deliver effective and efficient instructional services for both online and in-person learning environments
- Create online learning modules to support instructional services using tools such as Adobe, Camtasia, Guide on the Side, etc.
- Guide MGH staff and students in the effective use of knowledge services and resources to support evidence-based practice, teaching and research
Outreach Services: Serves as the primary liaison for outreach and instructional activities
- Seek opportunities to collaborate and establish partnerships (including embedded services) with individuals and groups across MGH
- Develop outreach activities and communication to promote knowledge services and resources to increase their use and effectiveness throughout the hospital
- Consult and instruct on matters relating to scholarly publication: the NIH Open Access Policy, open access publishing and copyright management
Perform other duties as requested
Skills & Competencies Required
- Strong customer-service orientation and skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible and effectively adapts to change
- Ability to work with diverse group of people
- Ability to network and form partnerships
- Expert searching skills and knowledge using the literature for Evidence-Based Practice
- Teaching/presentation skills and knowledge of instructional technologies
- Ability to identify opportunities for new services and projects and to plan, develop and manage them
Education
American Library Association accredited Master in Library Science degree or equivalent Informatics degree. A second Master in an academic content area is desirable.
Experience: 1-3 years
Qualified applicants should apply online via www.mghcareers.org. To locate this opening and submit your resume, please conduct an advanced search using job ID # 2263080.