Librarian II​/Informationist II; William H. Welch Medical Library

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world‑class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a Librarian II/Informationist II who will provide and grow our deeply embedded library services and work as an information expert alongside faculty, staff, fellows, residents, and students in the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, and the Johns Hopkins Health System.

This position will be able to take advantage of a highly flexible work environment, build partnerships with user communities engaged in research, education, and clinical initiatives, and develop new services. Candidates will have an interest in and/or expertise in emerging services and technologies such as research impact analysis, scholarly profile systems, advanced teaching and learning methods, and application of AI tools.

They will also have a demonstrated track record of self‑motivation, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, a growth mindset, and a personal commitment to excellence and innovation. This position reports to the Associate Director of Informationist Services.

• Assist library staff & patrons with non-routine questions through analysis of inquiry and resolution with appropriate staff.
• Support a wide range of services with standard and non-standard workflows.
• Resolve issues based on knowledge and experience.
• Initiate the development of new workflows and/or enhancement of workflows.
• Lead or actively participate in collaborative department projects, by lending expertise and analysis of issues and/or needs, and coordinates completion of assigned work.
• Lead special projects as assigned and/or identifies and prioritizes projects with supervisor.
• Demonstrate expertise in a specific area of library related work as listed above.
• Train and mentor new librarians and staff.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for their department and the JH libraries and routinely lends expertise to JH librarian special interest and other collaborative groups and efforts.
• Continue to develop professional relationships
• Provide specialized knowledge of how aspects of information management apply to their unit or department’s goals, processes, or workflows.
• Represent JH libraries in public forums, including meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
• Advance the libraries’ and university’s mission through service to the department, institution, and profession.
• Actively engage in networking, professional development, and other scholarly activities.
• Establish strong working relationships and communication workflows with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work independently and collaboratively to support faculty, researchers, staff, students, and clinicians in assigned departments.
• Contribute to the library’s support of research projects and expert-level reviews, including systematic reviews, by providing project consultations and participating as appropriate.
• Deliver course-integrated instruction, orientations, and stand‑alone workshops in both virtual and in‑person covering clinical- and research‑specific information resources and tools.
• Knowledgeably guide and refer patrons to other library experts as needed for research data management and services, scholarly publishing, and bioinformatics topics.
• Provide basic research metrics support for faculty and departments

Classified

Title:

Librarian II
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC
Starting Salary Range: $55,145 - $96,760 Annually ($75,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus
Department name: SOM Admin Welch Informationist Services
Personnel area:
School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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