Job Posting: Systematic Review Services Librarian - Upstate Medical University, Health Sciences Library - Syracuse, NY

[Rebecca Kindon]

The Upstate Health Sciences Library at Upstate Medical University seeks a collaborative, user-centered, service-oriented librarian to join its team. As part of the Liaison Services Team, and reporting to the Evidence Synthesis Librarian, the Systematic Review Services librarian will collaborate with faculty, residents, and students to support activities leading to the creation of high-quality evidence syntheses and published scholarship.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, possess exceptional organizational & time management skills and will be enthusiastic about providing evidence synthesis services to the Upstate communities.

This job is for you if you enjoy:

·         Contributing to the scholarship landscape

·         Supporting and celebrating your research teams

·         Are adaptable to an ever-changing environment

On the job you will:

 

·         Provide systematic review services:

o   help researchers and students navigate the systematic review process from protocol to publication

o   participate on research teams for systematic/scoping reviews and meta-analysis projects across a variety of disciplines

o   develop and conduct advanced level search strategies for systematic/scoping review and meta-analysis

o   use citation management software (Endnote, RefWorks, etc.)

o   Mentor and train early career librarians in systematic review methods and best practices

o   Contribute to the coordination and ongoing development of the Library’s support of systematic reviews at Upstate Medical University

·         Provide reference services:

o   contribute to librarian on-call shifts during open hours, answering questions via chat, phone, and email.

o   conduct literature searches for our Upstate Community

o   provide scholarly communications services including journal matching, bibliometrics, etc.

o   engage with students and complete mediated searches and provide database assistance

 

·         Serve on library, faculty, and university-wide committees.

 

At the HSL, we:

·         Provide the resources and support you need to succeed on the job

·         Offer a competitive salary and a respectful, inclusive work environment

·         Are committed to your professional development, supporting training opportunities and travel to national and regional meetings

·         Accommodate a healthy work/life balance  

 

Minimum Qualifications:

·         ALA accredited Master's degree in library information science or commensurate degree with relevant experience

·         Demonstrated ability to explain and/or teach complex ideas in a clear manner to audiences from diverse backgrounds and contexts

·         Strong service orientation with excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills

·         Exceptional organizational & time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Experience developing, conducting, optimizing, and updating systematic literature searches as demonstrated by a publication record or acknowledgment

·         Experience developing and documenting information search strategies using established systematic review protocols

·         Advanced experience with database searching

·         Skill using citation management software (ex. EndNote)

·         Experience with systematic review software and tools (ex. Covidence)

·         Demonstrated experience providing information services to, and collaborating with biomedical and health sciences students, educators, researchers, and clinicians 

·         AHIP certification

Salary & Benefits: 
Salary is commensurate with experience.
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The HSL’s mission: 
Through its exemplary customer services, the Upstate Health Sciences Library ensures the discoverability and accessibility of the information resources needed to promote a healthy community. Our vision: The Upstate Health Sciences Library will excel at developing and providing innovative and sustainable solutions to meet information needs. We will be our communities’ vital partner in discovery.

More about working at Upstate Medical University

The University seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflect the society and community in which it is located and a climate for the success of every employee by appreciating the uniqueness that each one brings to the workplace. The Library encourages all candidates to supply statements demonstrating their commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of their application.