Education and Information Services Librarian, Library, Alumni Medical

Salary Grade: Grade 48
Expected Hiring Range: $71,925.00 – $93,375.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and internal pay comparison.

About the Role

The Alumni Medical Library at Boston University seeks a collaborative professional to serve as Education and Information Services Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Education and Information Services, this role is the primary library liaison to the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, with broad responsibilities in supporting faculty, students, and researchers in their academic, clinical, and research endeavors.

The librarian develops and delivers instruction on effective literature searching, evidence-based dentistry, and information literacy, and participates in general reference and research consultation services. This position builds and maintains collaborative relationships with researchers through outreach, instruction, and research support services. Additionally, this position serves as the in-library expert on emerging technologies to enhance academic, clinical, and research information services.

This role provides specialized guidance in scholarly communication, research impact metrics, and bibliometric tools to enhance the visibility and evaluation of research. It is a great opportunity to provide expert information services while benefiting from strong mentorship, funded professional development, and a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary library liaison to the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, supporting faculty, students, and researchers in academic, clinical, and research activities.
• Provide specialized guidance in scholarly communication, research impact metrics, and bibliometric tools.
• Develop and deliver instruction on effective literature searching, evidence-based dentistry, and information literacy.
• Participate in general reference and research consultation services.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with researchers through outreach, instruction, and research support services.
• Serve as the in-library expert on emerging technologies to enhance academic, clinical, and research information services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent.
• Experience in a health sciences or academic library or research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with teaching, reference, scholarly communications, and/or bibliometrics.
• Diverse disciplinary, lived experiences, and backgrounds.

About the Workplace

Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC), located in the historic South End of Boston, comprises the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, School of Public Health, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and Graduate Medical Sciences. Renowned for the quality of teaching and research and for service to the community, these schools provide education and training in the most current thinking and techniques in their fields, with a particular focus on disadvantaged, underserved, and indigent populations.

Together, the schools employ more than 2,900 full- and part-time, affiliate, and volunteer faculty members, many of whom are leading experts in their fields, and train a diverse group of nearly 3,800 full- and part-time students.

About the Library

Alumni Medical Library Mission Statement: The Alumni Medical Library provides a collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence; supports innovative research, teaching, and learning; and encourages outreach across the Boston University Medical Campus community. The library serves as a central education hub on the Medical Campus, encouraging the exchange of ideas and knowledge, creating and maintaining partnerships with the Medical Campus community, and supporting Boston University's strategic priorities and mission.

We guide students, faculty, and staff in biomedical sciences education, research, and innovation by providing equitable services, diverse and professionally skilled staff, and access to strong collections.

See also our Strategic Plan.

Pay

Expected hiring range: $71,925.00 – $93,375.00.

Schedule

Full-time, regular position.