Medical Education Librarian - University of Pennsylvania

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.








Posted Job Title

Medical Education Librarian





Job Profile Title

Librarian B





Job Description Summary

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 a digital 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 historical periods, bringing scholarship to life at the University and in the various communities it serves.


Summary


Reporting to the Assistant Director, Holman Biotech Commons, the Medical Education Librarian will work with the Director and Assistant Director to increase engagement of the Holman Biotech Commons with the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM), Penn Medicine’s Graduate, as well as Undergraduate, Medical Education programs, and the School of Arts and Sciences Pre-Med program. The Medical Education Librarian will build upon existing relationships within the Academic Programs office and with the teaching faculty while establishing new contacts. In collaboration with Holman’s Medical Research Librarian, the incumbent will coordinate the provision and strategic delivery of services throughout PSOM and Penn Medicine.


The Medical Education Librarian is a Holman Biotech Commons’ Information Services team member. The position participates in general reference, research, consultation, instructional services, and high-impact services such as Systematic Reviews. The position also engages broadly in various capacities and collaborates in services and opportunities across Penn Libraries.





Job Description


Job Responsibilities



+ Provide research consultations, orientations, workshops, and instruction as requested by PSOM and Penn Medicine’s faculty, staff, students, fellows, and residents. Provide similar services to the academic community of GSE’s Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) program. Support undergraduate pre-med track students.


+ Promote library offerings to medical students, fellows, residents, and teaching faculty - particularly evidence-based medicine resources and tools; organize orientation events. Engage students and faculty in evaluating new tools and resources. Provide embedded librarian office hours at the Jordan Medical Education Center (JMEC).


+ Provide evidence synthesis services, including initial consultations, instruction sessions, and in-depth search strategy training. Serve as a resource for Penn Libraries’ colleagues looking to advance their biomedical reference skills, including reference management software.


+ Partner with PSOM’s Academic Program’s office to identify strategic points in the curriculum for library involvement. Monitor developments and innovations in medical education.


+ Along with Director and Assistant Director, attend curriculum committee meetings. Establish relationships with faculty and administrators who serve on the committee. Identify other committees where participation would enhance the library’s role in education and support of teaching faculty.


+ Work with Coordinating Bibliographer for the Health Science Libraries to identify materials (traditional and innovative) to enhance the curriculum.


+ Engage in assessment and statistics collection for services provided by Holman. Be Holman’s liaison for LCME accreditation for PSOM.


+ Contribute content to Holman Biotech Commons social media channels and website with information of interest to PSOM and more broadly to the medical education research community. Work a flexible schedule on rare occasions, which may include weekend and holiday hours working on site or remotely. Represent the Holman Biotech Commons on Penn Libraries. Represent the Holman Biotech Commons on Penn’s campus and in additional local, regional, and national committees and conferences.


+ Perform additional duties as assigned.





Qualifications


REQUIRED



+ ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS/MSLIS degree or related field, or combination of an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and 2 years or more of professional experience.


+ Experience providing instructional services, including developing and delivering both in-person and virtual classes.


+ Experience with health and life sciences databases, such as MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, and UpToDate.


+ Ability to initiate and develop working relationships leading to thriving collaborations.


+ Strong organizational, project, and time management skills to lead or coordinate multiple projects. Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.


+ Excellent oral and written communication as well as listening and problem-solving skills.


+ Commitment to ongoing professional development.



PREFERRED



+ Understanding of the evidence-based process within health sciences fields.


+ Experience integrating information literacy within the curriculum.


+ Familiarity with critical appraisal skills.


+ Knowledge of documentation and reporting standards for systematic reviews (e.g., PRISMA) and review management software and tools (e.g., Covidence).


+ Experience working in an academic medical center or hospital.



Application Requirement A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.






Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania





Department / School

University Library





Pay Range

$43,919.00 - $75,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.




Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.




Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.




University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.




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