Research Support Librarian Job Hamilton Ontario Canada,Research/Development

Unit Summary

The HHS Knowledge Centre was established to optimize the use of evidence from research and data at HHS and its regional community to improve outcomes and experiences for patients, health care providers and the health system. In addition, the HHS Knowledge Centre aims to foster a collaborative research community in Hamilton. The Knowledge Centre comprises three programs:
Knowledge Synthesis & Guidelines Development Program, Knowledge Mobilization & Research Program (Centre for Evidence-Based Implementation), and the Quality & Education Program.

Position Summary

This is a part-time (1 day per week) position, reporting to the Director of the HHS Knowledge Centre’s Knowledge Synthesis & Guidelines Development Program. The Research Support Librarian plays a key role in advancing the research mission of the HHS Knowledge Centre by providing expert information, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation support across the research lifecycle. Working collaboratively with researchers, clinicians, trainees, and organizational partners, the role supports high quality, evidence informed research practices and facilitates the effective mobilization of research findings into practice, policy, and education.

Responsibilities include the following:

Conduct advanced literature searching including multiple databases to best inform evidence synthesis, including meta-analyses, network meta-analyses and clinical practice guidelines to inform research programs, grant applications, quality improvement initiatives, improvements in clinical care and policy development.

Carry out literature searches for clinical and non-clinical staff using bibliographic and non-bibliographic databases, as well as document delivery, in relation to their needs.

Apply advanced searching techniques to main bibliographic databases in the health sciences (i.e. Medline, Pub Med, CINAHL, Psych Info) as well as non-published sources such as registries and abstract repositories.

Coordinate peer review of search strategies and contribute to methodological advances in search methodology, including best practices in incorporating AI and other novel methodological strategies

Build a personal rapport and a collaborative environment with knowledge synthesis collaborators, bringing together all the pieces of the information-seeking process through the use of effective probing techniques to understand what the need is, where it originates from and filling in gaps where necessary, with regards to research question formulation, search strategy consultation, knowledge management, moral support, etc.

Collaborate with researchers and clinical teams to clarify research questions, develop search strategies, and identify high-quality evidence sources

Advise on publication strategies, journal selection, and citation management tools.

Support research teams with current awareness services and targeted updates on emerging evidence in priority areas.

Participate in educational initiatives by presenting, facilitating and preparing support materials around evidence synthesis. This includes seminars, webinars and other regional, national or international educational opportunities relevant to evidence synthesis and searching of medical literature

Support the translation of research evidence into practice, policy, and decision making through collaboration with researchers, clinicians, and organizational stakeholders.

Contribute to the development of KT products such as evidence summaries, briefing notes, presentations, and plain language materials tailored to different audiences.

Advise on dissemination strategies, including appropriate platforms, formats, and audiences for research findings.

Schedule Work Hours

Temporary, part-time, 7.5 hours/week.

This position is temporary until July 2027.

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement, in accordance with HHS’ Remote Work Policy.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Library/Information Sciences

Experience in a health sciences, hospital, academic, or research-focused information environment

Demonstrated expertise in advanced literature searches in health or biomedical databases and searching interfaces (e.g. Medline, Pub Med, CINAHL, Psych Info).

Strong understanding of evidence synthesis approaches and evidence-based healthcare principles and practice, levels of evidence, and research methods.

Comprehension of knowledge translation and how to bridge the gap between the knowledge creator and the knowledge user.

Excellent communication, collaboration, consultation, and customer service skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to carry out tasks with attention to detail.

Knowledge of cataloguing and indexing principles.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

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