Informationist II/Librarian II

The Johns Hopkins University and Medicine is a world leader in advancing biomedical, clinical, and public health research, and providing clinical care. With its top-ranked health sciences schools, affiliated hospitals, and health system, Hopkins is committed to setting the standard for excellence in education, research, clinical care, and global engagement to improve human health. Within this dynamic environment, the Welch Medical Library serves the information needs of the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, and the Johns Hopkins Health System including its hospitals. The library seeks to hire an Information's II/Librarian IIto provide and grow our deeply embedded library services and work as an information expert alongside faculty, staff, fellows, residents, and students in assigned units across the health science schools and health system.

The successful applicant will be able to take advantage of a highly flexible work environment, build partnerships with user communities engaged in research, education, and clinical initiatives, and develop new services. Candidates will have an interest in and/or expertise in emerging services and technologies such as research impact analysis, scholarly profile systems, advanced teaching and learning methods, and application of AI tools. They will also have a demonstrated track record of self-motivation, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, and a personal commitment to excellence and innovation. This individual will join the library's Informationist team, which is: actively collaborating on research projects across assigned departments; embedded in the medical, public health and nursing curricula and has targeted outreach in graduate medical education; participating in clinical informationist services; and engaged as co-authors on evidence synthesis projects. The position reports to the Associate Director of Informationist Services.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work independently and collaboratively to support faculty, researchers, staff, students, and clinicians in assigned departments.
• Deliver course-integrated instruction, orientations, and stand-alone workshops in both virtual and in-person formats.
• Contribute to the library's support of research projects and expert-level reviews, including systematic reviews, by providing project consultations and participating as appropriate.
• Provide direct assistance to users via email, in-person, and virtual consultation (e.g., addressing reference questions or other relevant library service inquiries).
• Work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues to support the library's vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
• Serve on library and departmental committees and/or task forces as appropriate.
• Knowledgeable about information-related competencies in undergraduate and graduate education across medicine, public health, and nursing.

• Experience in teaching evidence-based practice to health professions learners.

• Interest or background in librarian involvement in systematic review process and methodologies.

• Understanding of the research and data life cycles.

• Knowledge and use of emerging technologies and software.

• MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an advanced related degree.
• Two years related experience.

• An additional related advanced degree.
• Professional experience working in an academic health sciences library
• Expertise with advanced information technologies and information management tools.
• Knowledgeable about information-related competencies in undergraduate and graduate education across medicine, public health, and nursing.
• Creativity in approaches to active adult learner engagement.

Classified Title: Librarian II
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually ($70,480 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F
Exempt Status:Exempt
Location:Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Admin Welch Informationist Services
Personnel area: School of Medicine