What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clincial Research and Education Librarian position at Medical College of Wisconsin?
Position Description:
We’re looking for those individuals—the creative thinkers and innovation seekers—who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a Librarian II you will be working in our Reearch Office.
Purpose
The Office of Research helps to facilitate life-saving biomedical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nine distinct units provide specialized support to meet the administrative needs of our investigators and research staff. Together we coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies as well as provide high quality services for investigative teams. The MCW Libraries supports all institutional missions and partners by providing access to and support for information resources, and specialized services for faculty, researchers, students, clinicians, staff, and community members.
The Clinical Research and Education Librarian supports clinicians, educators, and students at the Medical College of Wisconsin and affiliated institutions. They assist in the planning, coordination and promotion of the library’s educational resources and services to clinical departments, resident trainees, and degree programs. Additionally, the Librarian documents work functions to assess impact and improve services. Additionally, the Librarian develops and delivers information skills training and library services to support clinical research, patient care, and teaching and learning. This is a hybrid on-site role with a primary work location at the Medical College of Wisconsin Todd Wehr Library.
Primary Functions
Knowledge of academic health sciences library biomedical information resources and operations.
Experience with health sciences resources and knowledge of health information.
Experience with developing and delivering in-person and virtual instruction.
Ability to work with diverse individuals across the institution to foster inclusion and belonging, particularly as it relates to providing information services.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to successfully adapt to and manage change.
Ability to identify and overcome obstacles to getting the work done.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to solve problems logically.
Preferred Schedule:
M-F 8-5 pm (some flexibility)
Position Requirements:
Specifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis
Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree or higher in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent
Minimum Required Experience: 2 years of experience, preferably in an academic health sciences center setting
Field of Study: Healthcare, Education, Library Services
Certification: Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals credentials preferred
Why MCW?
For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits
Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
We’re looking for those individuals—the creative thinkers and innovation seekers—who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a Librarian II you will be working in our Reearch Office.
Purpose
The Office of Research helps to facilitate life-saving biomedical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nine distinct units provide specialized support to meet the administrative needs of our investigators and research staff. Together we coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies as well as provide high quality services for investigative teams. The MCW Libraries supports all institutional missions and partners by providing access to and support for information resources, and specialized services for faculty, researchers, students, clinicians, staff, and community members.
The Clinical Research and Education Librarian supports clinicians, educators, and students at the Medical College of Wisconsin and affiliated institutions. They assist in the planning, coordination and promotion of the library’s educational resources and services to clinical departments, resident trainees, and degree programs. Additionally, the Librarian documents work functions to assess impact and improve services. Additionally, the Librarian develops and delivers information skills training and library services to support clinical research, patient care, and teaching and learning. This is a hybrid on-site role with a primary work location at the Medical College of Wisconsin Todd Wehr Library.
Primary Functions
- Plan, develop, and assess services for Medical College of Wisconsin clinicians, students, faculty, and staff.
- Develop, document, and deliver library services that align with the curriculum and research needs of students and faculty in designated degree programs, ensuring access to relevant resources, instruction, and support.
- Provide research and information services to various departments and research teams as part of the library’s clinical medical librarian service.
- Support and document scholarly activities that enhance clinical research and education.
- Provide occasional support for the library's scientific poster printing service.
- Provide instructional services including teaching, developing tutorials, and designing instructional materials.
- Promote library resources and services to the user communities served.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of academic health sciences library biomedical information resources and operations.
Experience with health sciences resources and knowledge of health information.
Experience with developing and delivering in-person and virtual instruction.
Ability to work with diverse individuals across the institution to foster inclusion and belonging, particularly as it relates to providing information services.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to successfully adapt to and manage change.
Ability to identify and overcome obstacles to getting the work done.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to solve problems logically.
Preferred Schedule:
M-F 8-5 pm (some flexibility)
Position Requirements:
Specifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis
Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree or higher in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent
Minimum Required Experience: 2 years of experience, preferably in an academic health sciences center setting
Field of Study: Healthcare, Education, Library Services
Certification: Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals credentials preferred
Why MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits
Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
