Research and Evidence Synthesis Librarian

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Research and Evidence Synthesis Librarian

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About the Penn Libraries

The Penn Libraries provides a network of information resources and knowledge services that are vital to teaching, research, and learning at the University of Pennsylvania. This network includes
19 physical libraries, recognized for their collections, and adigital library known for innovation and richness of content.

Through dynamic programming and exhibitions, and through the acquisition and preservation of literary and artistic artifacts,the Penn Libraries documents a wealth of social and historicalperiods, bringing scholarship to life at the University and in the various communities it serves.

Reporting to the Director of the Holman Biotech Commons, the Research & Evidence Synthesis Librarian will be based in the Holman Biotech Commons as part of an expert team of health scienceslibrarians. This position works collaboratively with the head ofthe Levy Dental Medicine Library housed in the School for Dental Medicine. One of the top dental schools in the country, faculty research encompasses all the basic and clinical sciences, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary scholarship.

The Research & Evidence Synthesis Librarian supports Penn Dental Medicine's research and education missions. The ideal candidate will possess a robust and comprehensive understanding ofthe principles and practices of evidence synthesis, expertsearching, and systematic reviews. They should have a proven ability to create and deliver training on evidence synthesistopics, guide researchers and students through the evidencesynthesis process from protocol to publication, and actively participate in systematic, scoping, rapid, and umbrella review teams.

• Collaborates with clinical and multidisciplinary teams,including the Center for Integrated Global Oral Health (CIGOH) and external partners, to support systematic reviews and other evidencesynthesis projects intended for publication. Applies established methods to evaluate and synthesize the literature and contribute tohigh-quality, reproducible research.
• Provides instruction and consultation on systematic search strategies to faculty, staff, residents, and students within Penn Dental Medicine and CIGOH. This includes supporting dental studentsthroughout the four-year curriculum, guest lecturing inmaster's-level courses, and delivering workshops focused onliterature searching and evidence-based research practices for faculty development.
• In coordination with the head of the dental library, supports the development and delivery of structured evidence synthesisservices for faculty and researchers. This includes creating and refining service policies and procedures, tracking projectparticipation and outcomes, and contributing to service assessment and reporting.
• Provides consultations, instruction, Lib Guide development,information literacy programming, and reference services to thePenn Dental Medicine community both in person and online.
• Maintains current knowledge of evidence…