Job Description
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Medical Library is seeking a dynamic and dedicated librarian to join our Research Services team. As a key member of our expert searchers, you will provide comprehensive literature searches and search consultations to our faculty and staff. This role also involves staffing the reference service during business hours. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid position, with most of your work performed remotely. Candidates must be located within the state of Texas.
The ideal candidate will have experience searching and utilizing library databases to gather and analyze information. A background in academic libraries is preferred, along with basic science knowledge to effectively support research needs. An understanding of medical terminology or a medical background will be beneficial for navigating and interpreting specialized content. The candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently while supporting a variety of research initiatives.
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OB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESExpert Literature Searches and Consultations - Provides expert literature searches and search consultations to clients who seek clinical, medical, or scientific information.
Develops curriculum and teaches - Develops curriculum and teaches advanced searching and other research skills to students, faculty, and staff.
Reference Assistance - Provides general and in-depth reference assistance using available technologies for clients who seek clinical, medical, or scientific knowledge.
Other duties as assigned.
EducationRequired: Master's degree in Library Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
ExperiencePreferred: The preferred candidate will have experience with academic library systems and searching library databases. Basic science knowledge is preferred, as well as an understanding of medical terminology or a medical background to assist with specialized content. Experience in academic or medical research environments is highly desirable.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 172858
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 58,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 87,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Remote job, Relocation package,