TITLE:            Research & Data Coordinator

LOCATION:  Health Sciences Library, NN/LM PNR

THE LIBRARIES: 

Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 9 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, more than 120,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats. Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries plays a significant leadership role regionally as a member in the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards.

Health Sciences Library

Health Sciences Library (HSL) is a national leader in the development and application of innovative strategies and technologies to meet information and research needs for the benefit of patients and communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The HSL supports the education, research, and clinical programs of the six UW health science schools; UW Medicine Accountable Care Network (ACN), as well as the wider interdisciplinary biomedical community of the University. The UW Medicine Accountable Care Network spans 46 cities and neighborhoods, and includes: 1,000+ primary care providers; 4,000+ specialists; 1,000+ clinics; 19 hospitals; 33+ urgent care clinics; and 19 emergency departments. In partnership with the leadership of the UW Medicine Research Information Technology (RIT), Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS), UW Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education (BIME), HEALWA, and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR), the Health Sciences Library is working to advance an institutional, regional and multi-disciplinary strategy to promote precision medicine and support translational research. The Health Sciences Library actively collaborates with campus partners to support curricular and practice transformation of the health delivery system through investment in knowledge, training and tools. 

Regional Medical Library, NN/LM PNR

UW HSL serves as the NN/LM PNR Regional Medical Library (RML) under a 5-year cooperative agreement with the National Library of Medicine for the 2016-2021 period. The goal of the NN/LM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information, and improve individuals’ access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health. Eight Health Sciences Libraries across the country function as the RML for their respective region. The RMLs coordinate the operation of NN/LM libraries and other organizations to carry out regional and national programs. The RML for the Pacific Northwest Region coordinate programs and services for network member organizations and unaffiliated health professionals in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

 

THE POSITION

The UW Libraries seeks an energetic, creative, innovative, and service-oriented individual interested in being part of a collaborative team that works together to improve access to and sharing of biomedical and health information resources, with an emphasis on resources produced by the National Library of Medicine. This position will be one of a team of four coordinators in the RML and will report to the NN/LM PNR Associate Director.

As a core position in the RML, the Research & Data Coordinator will carry out activities to increase the effective use of biomedical information resources, including NLM products and services by researchers and academic librarians who serve them. The incumbent will build relationships and collaborations with academic librarians, researchers, data organizations and state or regional initiatives to promote equitable access to information and effective management and use of data to accelerate research, improve patient outcomes and reduce health disparities. 

Duties will also include working with staff in the other seven RMLs of the NN/LM and the National Network Coordinating Office (NNCO) headquartered at the National Library of Medicine. NN/LM PNR is funded by a cooperative agreement from the National Library of Medicine.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1.      Develops in person and online workshops and training sessions to promote awareness and use of NLM and NIH resources and tools in the research and academic community, working collaboratively with the National Training Office and peers in other NN/LM regions to share information and to mitigate duplication of effort.

2.      Participates in assessing needs and developing programs to increase support for big data initiatives, such as skills in creating data management plans and helping scientific researchers find appropriate data repositories to submit their data.

3.      Exhibits at regional and local conferences and meetings reaching NN/LM PNR target populations; submits workshop proposals aimed at educating researchers, students, faculty, and staff about NLM and NIH resources.

4.      Provides information and consultation on NN/LM PNR funding opportunities; solicits funding applications from Network members and monitors progress of ongoing awards.

5.      Shares information via the PNR blog, Twitter, Facebook, and website to promote current awareness in scholarly and research trends, data management, and NLM resources and tools.

6.      Ensure resources included on the NN/LM PNR website are compliant with requirements in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

7.      Assume other responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties as required.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

·         Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree

·         Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace

·         Familiarity with NLM and NNLM programs

·         Knowledge and/or experience with big data, data management support, and data repositories

·         Strong teaching skills and demonstrated experience creating effective instructional materials

·         Proficiency with NLM resources and other bibliographic and citation databases, such as PubMed, PubMed Health, Google Scholar, etc.

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and collegial team environment

·         Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills

·         Ability to thrive in an environment characterized by ambiguity, change, and occasionally competing agendas

·         Willingness to travel (5-6 times per year) by air, train, or car, depending on purpose of trip

 

Preferred:

·         Experience in academic libraries

·         Coursework in medical librarianship

·         Demonstrated understanding of the evolving scholarly communications environment and open access/open data initiatives 

·         Experience with one or more content management systems, blog software, and web page editing packages 

 

SALARY:       $50,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

 

RANK:           Position will be at rank of Assistant, Sr. Assistant or Associate Librarian, depending on qualifications and background.

 

BENEFITS:    Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position, please submit the following information to [log in to unmask]:

Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Assistant Director, Libraries Academic Human Resources)

Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)

List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses)

Please use "Librarian Application: Research & Data Coordinator" in the subject heading

Please submit all components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space during the course of the search. Campus constituents may have access to some material, including CVs

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, June 17, 2016.

University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or
genetic information.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee. 

For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at [log in to unmask]