Clinical Research Librarian

Assistant or Associate University Librarian

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida seeks a creative and service-oriented liaison librarian at the Health Science Center Library. This tenure track library faculty position serves as a member of the Biomedical and Health Information Services (BHIS) team, and provides information services in a variety of modes (in person, email, “house calls”). The Clinical Research Librarian provides direct support for clinical and translational research through expert searching, information resource training, systematic review assistance, and support for NIH Public Access compliance. The Clinical Research Librarian brings information resources and services directly to the point of care through patient rounds, facilitating effective clinical decision making. This position serves as liaison librarian to the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), as well as to assigned departments and student cohorts in the College of Medicine, and participates in the BHIS department’s on-call service and teaching rotation. The position is responsible for special projects as assigned, such as collection reviews, development of web-based resources, and service evaluation. The Clinical Research Librarian performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment and in accordance with tenure and promotion criteria.

The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Clinical Research Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Clinical Research Librarian will be expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in work activities.

The search will remain open until January 4, 2015, and review of applications will begin on December 17, 2014. Interested candidates should follow the application procedures outlined on the Position

Vacancy Announcement at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.

All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: [log in to unmask].