Health Research Intelligence Librarian

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The University Libraries aspires to set the standard for public university research libraries in the digital age. As one of the premier libraries in the South, we are an essential partner in the research, education, clinical care, and public service missions of UNC
-Chapel Hill. The library system includes 10 on-campus Libraries, with nearly 10 million volumes, rich archival collections, and a growing investment in digital collections.

The University Libraries serves campus and broader communities that reflect the socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity of the state of North Carolina, and we maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and open educational and workplace climate for all. We strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration where vision and innovation can flourish. Learn more about our Strategic Framework including our pillars, values, and priorities by visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement to include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Health Research Intelligence Librarian works within the Health Research Intelligence unit of the Health Academic and Research Engagement department to generate strategic analytics that guide institutional and unit-level strategy. This work includes conducting research impact assessments, analyzing and visualizing collaboration and research networks, and performing topic or trend analyses using bibliometric and related data sources.

The librarian consults with faculty, research groups, departments, institutes, and other campus units to address questions about impact and collaboration, strengthen publication and output tracking, and communicate research contributions to audiences such as funders, administrators, and promotion and tenure committees. The role also provides training and guidance on research metrics, including responsible and contextualized use of bibliometric indicators. The librarian collaborates closely with related units across the University Library such as scholarly communications, library data services, and research information management teams to ensure alignment of research impact services and to support coordinated, campus-wide research intelligence activities.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Conduct bibliometric and research impact analyses.
• Prepare clear reports, visualizations, and narrative summaries.
• Provide consultations for faculty, students, research groups, departments, and institutes on research impact, publication tracking, researcher profiles, and responsible metrics.
• Develop and maintain guides, templates, and training materials.
• Design and deliver workshops on bibliometric tools, research impact methods, and related data sources.
• Contribute to workflow optimization projects using…