Overview

The Research Services Librarian’s core function is engagement with New York Medical College (NYMC) researchers and research teams to deliver relevant information services, instruction, and solutions in the pursuit of knowledge creation. Reporting to the Associate Director, USER Services, responsibilities include but are not limited to: partnering with student, faculty, and resident researchers, expert searching, participation on systematic review teams, reference services, technical support, web content delivery, data visualization and data management support, instruction and outreach, special projects, and assigned liaison responsibilities with academic departments. The incumbent is expected to participate in varied aspects of the library’s operations through work on committees.

This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work to accommodate flexibility and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the design and delivery of research services

• Recommends appropriate use of new and emerging technologies and initiatives

• Teaches instructional workshops, classes, orientations and one-on-one consultations related to the position and the use of library resources, data visualization and management, the research process, and the library and its services

• Develops high-quality teaching materials for classes and online instruction

• Guides users in discovering, using, and evaluating resources

• Works as a member of the reference team

• Acts as liaison to multiple academic departments

• Performs searches for users and promotes the library’s role in systematic review teams

• Actively seeks innovative solutions to complex problems

• Creates web pages (LibGuides) related to research, library services and resources

• Utilizes appropriate communication tools and social media to deliver messages and information to users

• Participates in ongoing learning and professional development relevant to position responsibilities and delivery of services and programs

• Exhibits continuous improvement of subject knowledge, resources, and technology

Qualifications

Education requirement:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school

  Prior experience:

• Preferred: Educational or experiential background in the pre-clinical or health sciences

  Technical/computer skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in research, using reference resources, Internet resources, and other electronic products

• Strong computer skills, LibApps, bibliographic management software such as EndNote, MS Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

• Preferred: Reference and instructional experience in a health sciences library, preferably academic

• Preferred: Fluency in the use of biostatistics and statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R, GraphPad Prism; research software such as NVivo, and/or willingness to develop these skills in support of the curriculum

• Preferred: Proficiency in data visualization and/or a strong desire to develop these skills.

  Other skills/requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, a public services orientation, demonstrated written and spoken communication skills, question negotiation skills, and ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to initiate and manage projects effectively, with attention to detail

• Desire and ability to continuously improve skills and knowledge level

• Demonstrated ability to make innovative use of technology in library services and communications

• Preferred: Knowledge of sources of health sciences information, evidence-based practice, and critical appraisal of resources

Minimum Salary

USD $58,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

• Annual Holiday Schedule

*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job LocationsUS-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2024-10470

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Hours Per Week 35

Travel 10%

Category Library

FLSA Status Exempt