Life Sciences Librarian, Syracuse University, (Syracuse, NY)

Posted March 27, 2026

Job Description:

The Life Sciences Librarian ensures that the Syracuse University Libraries’ collections and services support the academic and research needs of the students, faculty, and staff in the life sciences disciplines. The Librarian provides essential services, including reference assistance, information literacy instruction, and collection development, and serves as the Libraries’ point of contact for individuals in these disciplines. As a member of the research impact team within the Department of Research and Scholarship, the Librarian develops services that support the University’s goal of advancing research initiatives and achieving greater research visibility for the University.

Position Duties:

Liaison Reference, Instruction, and Collection Development

Serve as liaison librarian to the Departments of Biology, Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Forensic Science and other life science related academic programs and research centers.
Provide in-depth subject reference and consultation services in assigned disciplines through in person consultation, phone, and digital modes of communication.
Develop/provide specialized online and in-person information literacy instruction for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff in assigned disciplines in conjunction with the Libraries’ Information Literacy Program.
Create and maintain subject-related information and instructional materials.
Select materials in coordination with Collection Development and Analysis Librarians and perform other relevant discipline-specific collections activities as needed.
Promote open-access and effective publishing models to further the mission of the University.

Research Services:

Develop the Libraries’ services that enhance University research reputation, funding initiatives, and research infrastructure, in collaboration with the Research Impact Team.
Drive the collaborative development of services and resources in support of University activities related to systematic reviews and/or evidence synthesis studies.
Participate in evidence synthesis studies as appropriate.
Consult on workflows throughout the research and publishing process.
Collaborate with individual scholars, departments, schools, colleges, and institutes to understand and communicate the impact of their research and creative scholarship.
Advocate for practices that promote responsible assessment of research and creative works.

Liaison Outreach

Develop professional relationships with faculty, researchers, staff, and administration in appropriate schools, colleges, and departments to assess and respond to research and teaching needs.
Participate in the marketing, development, implementation, assessment, and provision of outreach programs for Libraries services.
Interpret and communicate findings obtained from outreach with constituents using well-defined library communication channels.

Professional Development and Service

Participate in interdisciplinary Libraries’ teams as assigned and work collaboratively and creatively to implement and enhance programmatic services that benefit the University.
Engage in activities that contribute to the advancement of the Libraries, the University, and the library profession.
Maintain awareness of professional developments, issues, and practices through research and activities that increase one’s knowledge and abilities, and that positively impact one’s performance and service contributions.
Maintain knowledge of life science information specific skills, tools, and best practices.
Maintain knowledge of evidence synthesis best practices to support and perform evidence synthesis research.
Maintain knowledge of current and evolving research analytics tools to consult with and provide guidance to colleagues and the University community.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

MLS (ALA-accredited) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of experience working in an academic library.
Reference and instruction experience, preferably in an academic library environment.
Demonstrated interest in life sciences or other STEM-related disciplines.
Demonstrated commitment to support and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Desired qualifications:

Undergraduate degree Biology, Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Forensic Science, or related disciplines.
At least one year of serving patrons in STEM disciplines.
Working knowledge of research impact, evidence synthesis, and other research-related services.

Hours and Compensation:

Full-Time (Hours may vary based on operational needs.)

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Pay Range: $62,400 – $71,500

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Librarian Rank and Compensation

This position will be appointed at the Assistant Librarian, Senior Assistant Librarian, or Associate Librarian without Permanent (ranking) Status ranks based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

See the detailed rank criteria requirements here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dRpkeU9_wurWre4618fmEMmXPpKuCz7QDCWDoetlzXw/edit?usp=sharing.

Final salary will be commensurate with experience and assigned rank.

How To Apply:

To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.