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Job Req ID:  111062

Informationist II

Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, a world leader in advancing biomedical research, medical education, and precision medicine initiatives, is looking for a talented biomedical librarian to serve as the Informationist for the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (JHBMC). The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is a 460-bed teaching hospital located in southeast Baltimore on a 130-acre campus. The successful candidate will join a team of twelve Informationists at the Welch Medical Library who support the educational, clinical, and research missions of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Johns Hopkins Health Systems.


The successful applicant will be able to take advantage of a highly flexible work environment, build partnerships with user communities, and develop new services and curricula. They will also have a demonstrated track record of self-motivation, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, and a personal commitment to excellence and innovation. This individual will join the library’s Informationist team at the forefront of revitalizing the way information experts engage with the Hopkins’ academic community. The team works on a hybrid schedule, with three days in office and two days working from home. The position reports to the Associate Director of Informationist Services.


Johns Hopkins University and the Welch Medical Library are actively committed to building and sustaining a community of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Welch Medical Library welcomes applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide dedicated support to the clinicians, residents, and nurses at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center to support excellence in clinical practice and research.
  • Provide direct assistance to users via email, and in-person and virtual consultation.
  • Develop, implement, and promote educational programming, for in-person and online instruction, orientations, and workshops.
  • Design and develop instructional materials, such as tutorials, LibGuides, and online curricular materials.
  • Contribute to the library’s support of expert-level literature reviews, including systematic reviews, by participating in effective project consultations and research projects as appropriate.
  • Work collaboratively to conduct and present library research based on services, education, and outreach developed in their role.
  • Work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues to support the library’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
  • Serve on library and departmental committees and/or task forces as appropriate.
  • Work on additional initiatives dependent on library needs / candidate’s interest and expertise.


Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent presentation, instruction, communication, and relationship-building skills are required.
  • Must be able to demonstrate experience at time of interview in the use of information technologies, information management tools, and a high level of analytical and searching skills.


Minimum Qualifications
  • MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an advanced related degree.
  • Two years related experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a health sciences library.
  • Prior experience working in an academic health sciences, biomedical library or affiliated clinical/research environment.
  • Expert database searching and citation management skills.
  • Demonstrated abilities in teaching evidence-based practice to health professions learners.
  • Demonstrated interest in librarian involvement in systematic review process and methodology.
  • Creative approach to active adult learner engagement.
  • Demonstrated interest in using emerging technologies and software to create solutions that address the evolving information needs of a clinical enterprise.


Please include a cover letter in your application.

 

 

Classified Title: Librarian II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Informationist II   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $53,300 - Max $93,500 Annually ($72,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8am-4:30pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid 
Department name: 10002632-SOM Admin Welch Informationist Services 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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