Research Support and Instruction Librarian, Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library, Rowan

Research Support and Instruction Librarian

Job no: 501376
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Stratford, New Jersey
Categories: Administrative - Clerical, Library, Professional

Reports to: HBS Library Director

The Research Support and Instruction Librarian supports the HBS Library’s scholarly and research support initiatives and delivers instructional and information services that advance the educational, research, and clinical missions of Rowan‑Virtua SOM, Virtua Health College, and affiliated health programs. This position combines technical and administrative responsibilities related to the Institutional Repository (IR) with research support, teaching, and reference. This role requires commitment to user‑centered service, and the ability to work collaboratively across academic, research, and clinical environments.

• Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Technology from an ALA-accredited program
• At least 2 years of academic library experience
• Familiarity with institutional repositories, content management systems, and instructional design principles
• Understanding of scholarly communication trends
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including teaching and presentation abilities
• Evidence of a strong commitment to service in a user‑centered environment
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as the needs of the library and university evolve

• Experience in a health sciences or biomedical library environment
• Experience in using and providing instruction and support for reference management software, such as End Note
• Knowledge of biomedical literature searching and principles of Evidence‑Based Practice

• Assists in the promotion and support of scholarly communication initiatives, including educating users on topics such as open access and predatory publishing.
• Designs and delivers instruction on scholarly communication topics, including open access and responsible authorship practices.
• Supports education and outreach programs on copyright and fair use principles for faculty, students, and staff, serving as an initial resource for related questions.
• Assists in advising users on Read & Publish (Transformative Open Access) agreements and other Open Access funding initiatives.

• Supports Institutional Repository (IR) activities at Rowan‑Virtua SOM in collaboration with the IR manager and IR Committee.
• Follows established policies and creates procedures governing workflows and content deposits at Rowan‑Virtua SOM and the Virtua Health College and educates users on copyright compliance.
• Assists in the curation and maintenance of the Rowan‑Virtua SOM Faculty Bibliography and provides instructional support on citation management and scholarly identity tools (e.g., ORCID).

• Leads formal and informal educational sessions for students and faculty on library resources, research strategies, and information management techniques.
• Collaborates with faculty and library staff to integrate library resources into curricula and develop instructional content.
• Provides hands‑on instruction in citation management tools (e.g., End Note) through workshops and consultations.
• Provides reference services and research consultation, including mediated and unmediated medical and biomedical literature searches and support for evidence‑based practice in clinical, educational, and research contexts using all available databases and internet resources.
• Creates, maintains, and updates Lib Guides and instructional content for the Library’s website, covering health‑related topics and research skills.

• Serves on Rowan University Library committees, task forces, and teams, as well as on appropriate Rowan‑Virtua SOM and Virtua Health College committees and task forces (e.g., Institutional Repository Committee).
• Represents the HBS Library through active participation in outreach initiatives.
• Maintains expertise in health sciences information resources and…