Research and Education Librarian
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Research And Education Librarian

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) seeks to hire a Research and Education Librarian. The librarian in this position is a member of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing the library's research support and educational goals. The HSHSL serves UMB's schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and graduate studies. The faculty librarian in this position will serve as liaison to the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies. Programs within the school include the MS in Physician Assistant (PA), MS in Health Sciences, and PhD in Health Professions Education. The successful candidate will assist students, faculty, and staff in the areas of expert literature searching, knowledge synthesis, evidence-based practice, information literacy, and scholarly communication. They work with the seven-member Research and Education Services department and colleagues library-wide to develop and deliver innovative programs and services, engage with the University community, and participate in professional and scholarly activities. They also serve as liaison between the UMB Historical Collections and the School of Graduate Studies. UMB and the HSHSL are deeply committed to building a community of excellence by embracing our core values. The HSHSL welcomes applications from all backgrounds including underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions. Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivates and sustains connections between the School of Graduate Studies and the HSHSL by building collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff and advocating for their research and education needs.
• Partners with members of the Research and Education Services department to develop innovative programs and services.
• Delivers engaging instruction and consultations to students, emphasizing searching skills, finding quality evidence, critical appraisal of resources, and information management.
• Consults and collaborates with faculty and staff in support of research and scholarly publishing.
• Provides expert searching for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and other research projects.
• Develops workshops and video tutorials on searching, publishing, information management, and other topics of interest to the UMB Community.
• Performs historical research related to the School of Graduate Studies on a limited basis.
• Consults with the Historical Collections Librarian on the preservation of historical materials related to the School of Graduate Studies (10% effort).
• Actively participates on committees within the School of Graduate Studies, the HSHSL, the University, and within professional organizations.
• Develops inclusive and equitable working relationships with HSHSL colleagues and with UMB students, faculty, and staff.
• Engages in professional development, service, and research activities to enhance professional expertise and maintain or advance appointment rank.

Reporting/Work Schedule: The position reports to the Head of Research and Education Services. UMB and HSHSL support flexible work environments and the development of a vibrant university campus community. Onsite engagement is required by leadership. This position allows for a hybrid telework arrangement.

Status: This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. It is funded by the School of Graduate Studies and is not eligible for permanent status. The incumbent will be eligible for promotion and is expected to participate fully as a member of the library's faculty.

Application Process: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to completed applications received by September 5, 2025. Include the following three documents as part of the application package: 1. A curriculum vitae; 2. A cover letter that describes your interest in the position. The cover letter should also include a statement describing your experience with and commitment to UMB's core values and how your work will further UMB and the HSHSL's commitment to the core values; 3. Three references with the names, professional titles, relationships to applicant, and contact information, including email. Online Information Session The HSHSL is hosting virtual information sessions for interested applicants. Please consider joining one of these sessions to learn more about the position, meet the supervisor, Emilie Ludeman, and get answers to your questions about the position. Join one of HSHSL's info sessions via Zoom o Tuesday, August 12, 2025: 1 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time o Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Noon 1 p.m., Eastern Standard Time The attendee list for each Zoom session will be hidden, and those asking questions may do so anonymously. To attend a session, please complete the confidential form to receive a Zoom link. For questions about the virtual information sessions, please contact Tanya Robinson, HR Specialist at ...@hshsl.umaryland.edu.

Salary: $62,500 commensurate with experience. Benefits: Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.

Environment: The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is located in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, M&T Stadium, the Hippodrome Theater, the Baltimore Convention Center, and the Inner Harbor. The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore is vibrant and diverse with access to a variety of communities, neighborhoods, and cultural centers. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods and art collections, museums, theaters, and music venues.

The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States, both in terms of physical space and collection size. With a record of innovative services and programs, the HSHSL has been a leader both regionally and nationally in health sciences librarianship and education. The HSHSL employees 56 full time employees, including 25 faculty librarians. Opened in 1998, the library serves as a hub for collaboration and learning on the UMB campus. Since 1983, the HSHSL has been the home of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 1 and is the current location of the NNLM Web Services Office. The HSHSL serves the schools of dentistry, graduate studies, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work, and is open to other campus students including those from the school of law. The library supports approximately 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and interdisciplinary graduate studies programs. The University offers 97 doctoral, master's, baccalaureate, and certificate programs. UMB is a 65-acre research and technology complex consisting of 57 buildings, including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital. Read more about UMB, including its mission, vision, and core values.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact ...@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong service orientation and skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic, research, or health sciences library supportive of graduate health professions education.
• Experience conducting literature searches in a variety of databases.
• Experience providing online and in-person instruction.
• General knowledge and interest in archives or special/historical collections.
• Evidence of professional involvement, service, and/or scholarly activity.