Research & Writing Librarian

Position Title

Research & Writing Librarian

• Position Type:
  Admin/Professional (Full Time)
• Department:
  Academic and Library Services
• Pay Grade: MN9
• Starting Salary Range: $55,259 – $63,486 (commensurate with experience)

The Research & Writing Librarian provides high‑quality research, information, and instructional support to students, faculty, and staff within the medical university. The position is shared equally between the University Library (0.5 FTE) and the Writing Center (0.5 FTE), creating a unified, interdisciplinary approach to evidence‑based research, information literacy, and scientific writing.

• Provide in‑person and virtual reference support focused on evidence‑based medicine, systematic searching, citation management, and biomedical information resources.
• Conduct advanced literature searches to support student projects, faculty research, quality improvement initiatives, and grant development.
• Develop and deliver instruction sessions on database searching, research methodologies, information literacy, and scholarly communication.
• Collaborate with faculty to embed research skills into medical, nursing, and health sciences curricula.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting biomedical databases, journals, and reference materials.
• Maintain research guides, tutorials, and online learning materials.
• Provide instruction on citation management tools, data management principles, and publishing options.
• Promote responsible use of generative AI tools in research and academic writing.

• Offer individual and group consultations to students and faculty focused on scientific writing, research integration, argumentation, clarity, and adherence to publication or disciplinary style (AMA, APA, etc.).
• Provide tailored support for theses, capstones, manuscripts, posters, and presentations.
• Develop and co‑lead workshops on literature reviews, integrating sources, academic integrity, manuscript preparation, and the responsible use of AI in writing.
• Collaborate with Writing Center staff to scaffold writing support across academic programs.
• Create handouts, guides, templates, and online resources that bridge research skills with scientific writing.
• Enhance Writing Center content related to citation practices, research integration, and scholarly communication.
• Serve as a liaison between the Library and Writing Center to strengthen shared initiatives and streamline student support.
• Participate in committees and working groups that focus on assessment, student learning, and academic success.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (ALA‑accredited) or equivalent.
• Experience providing reference and instructional services, preferably in a health sciences or academic library.
• Strong knowledge of biomedical databases (Pub Med, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library).
• Demonstrated ability to support academic or scientific writing.

• Experience working in a Writing Center or providing writing instruction.
• Familiarity with AMA, APA, and other scientific writing styles.
• Experience integrating research and writing instruction into curricula.
• Knowledge of scholarly communication trends, including open access and AI‑informed research tools.
• Background in health sciences or related fields.

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer, and other office equipment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to support reference services, workshops, and student needs.

NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. Exemptions are granted for valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs, and matters of conscience.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, long‑term care coverage options, and life insurance.
• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching.
• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year.
• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months).
• Educational benefits with partner universities.
• Ongoing professional growth through on‑site training and Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Hybrid policy #3349‑7‑151 and educational policy #3349‑07‑45 (policy references kept).