Library Research Specialist
Library Research Specialist
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Rocky Vista University in Englewood CO has an opening for a
Library Research Specialist (FullTime)
To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at .
SALARY:
$21.85 to $25.00 per hour the posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVUs compensation plan. RVUs full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill knowledge experience education and credentials.
BENEFITS:
RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health Dental and Vision insurance along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year 12 accrued sick days per year personal days 13 paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7 based on employees contribution. Join us in an environment where inoffice work is the primary focus complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU) a diverse equitable and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes values and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students staff faculty and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity equity and inclusion.
RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Primary Purpose
The Library Research Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the research teaching and scholarly mission of Rocky Vista University. This position is based within the library and works directly under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Library Services and Research on the Colorado Campus. The specialist supports faculty staff and students in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and other health sciences programs contributing to the universitys commitment to excellence in evidencebased practice and scholarly communication.
Essential Job Functions
- The Library Research Specialist provides individualized and group research support across all stages of the scholarly process including helping users refine research topics conducting literature searches navigating databases and digital resources and supporting scholarly writing and publication efforts.
- Regularly assists with journal article submissions case reports book chapters grant proposals and other forms of scholarly output. They also offer reference services in both virtual and inperson formats with an emphasis on responsive informed and usercentered support.
- Contributes to the development of instructional materials and helps facilitate educational sessions and workshops on topics such as research methods database navigation citation management and publication strategies. The specialist may also assist in collecting organizing and reporting on scholarly activity data including bibliographic output and research impact measures for institutional assessment and accreditation purposes.
- Provide indepth research and reference assistance to students faculty and staff across all stages of the scholarly process including topic development database navigation literature searching and citation management. Support scholarly communication by assisting with publication strategies journal selection open access options and grant proposal preparation.
- Coordinate and oversee access services for the campus library including circulation reserves and basic interlibrary loan functions. Assist patrons in locating and utilizing both physical and electronic resources including pointofcare tools clinical databases eBooks and journals relevant to osteopathic medicine and the health sciences.
- Assist in the development and delivery of library instruction sessions and workshops focused on research skills information literacy and the effective use of medical and academic resources. Contribute to the creation and ongoing maintenance of subjectspecific research guides and instructional materials that support curricular and research needs.
- Stay current on developments in library science research methodologies scholarly publishing and educational technologies. Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating new tools services and practices that could enhance library services and improve user access to research support.
- Facilitate access services for the campus library including circulation reserves and basic interlibrary loan functions. Assist patrons in locating and utilizing both physical and electronic resources including pointofcare tools clinical databases eBooks and journals relevant to osteopathic medicine and the health sciences.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong research skills a deep understanding of information resources in the health sciences
Familiarity with citation management tools academic publishing workflows and evidencebased medical research is highly desirable
- Strong communicative analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent customer service skills including ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
- Ability to respond to situations independently or identify when managerial support is needed.
- Intermediate level of computer skills specifically with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work effectively cohesively and professionally in a teambased environment.
- Ability to lift 25 lb. boxes maneuver book carts and shelve books.
- Ability to read and interpret technical instructions related to computer use photocopiers phones and office and library software.
- MLIS or research background.
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
- One 1 three 3 years experience in a library setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing library instruction and/or reference services.
Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.
Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.
Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language;
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;
- May be exposed to short intermittent and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
- May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include but not limited to pens pencils calculators computer keyboards telephone etc.;
- May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices conference rooms and on occasion to offcampus sites to attend meetings conferences workshops seminars etc.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
