Library Research Specialist TEMP

Rocky Vista University in Englewood CO has an opening for an

Library Research Specialist - TEMPORARY

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at .

SALARY:

$21.85 - $25.00 per hour.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.

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 inclusive excellence.

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.

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 evidence-based practice and scholarly communication.

• The primary responsibilities of the Library Research Specialist include providing individualized and group research support across all stages of the scholarly process. This may involve helping users refine research topics conducting literature searches navigating databases and digital resources and supporting scholarly writing and publication efforts. The specialist 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 in-person formats with an emphasis on responsive informed and user-centered support. This position 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 in-depth 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.
• 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 subject-specific 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 point-of-care tools clinical databases eBooks and journals relevant to osteopathic medicine and the health sciences.

• Strong research skills a deep understanding of information resources in the health sciences.
• Familiarity with citation management tools academic publishing workflows and evidence-based medical research is highly desirable.
• The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a collaborative academic environment and is eager to support the scholarly growth of future healthcare professionals.
• Strong communicative analytical and problem-solving 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 multi-task effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively cohesively and professionally in a team-based 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.

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• One (1) - three (3) years of experience in a library setting.

• Library Degree (MLS) from an accredited institution.
• Experience providing library instruction and/or reference services.