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Topic: UW Translation Research & Collab. Libn. Posted: 07/Jun/2012 at 5:55pm |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON LIBRARIES
NOTICE OF VACANCY May 14, 2012 TITLE: Translational Research and Collaboration Librarian LOCATION: Health Sciences Library THE LIBRARIES: Among the largest academic research libraries in North America, the University of Washington Libraries has a collection of more than seven million cataloged volumes, an equal number in microform format, more than 50,000 serial titles, and several million items in other formats. Students and faculty recognize the value provided by the Libraries and rank the Libraries as the most important source of information for their work. The Libraries also receives the highest satisfaction rating of any academic service on the surveys of graduating seniors conducted by the Office of Educational Assessment. Health Sciences Library (HSL): The HSL supports 6 health sciences schools; Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work; 2 academic medical centers; UW Medical Center (on campus) and the Harborview Medical Center (downtown Seattle); the growing biomedical and clinical research campus in the South Lake Union neighborhood of downtown Seattle; the 5-state medical education program (WWAMI); and, numerous centers, institutes, programs, and affiliated institutions. The HSL is a unit of the University Libraries. It is a leader among the national community of academic health sciences libraries and has long been known for innovative information management programs and services. The HSL serves as the headquarters for the Pacific Northwest Region, National Network of Libraries of Medicine. See http://healthlinks.washington.edu/hsl for further information about the HSL. THE POSITION Reporting to the Associate Director for Public & Research Services, the Translational Research & Collaboration Librarian serves as an ambassador for the Health Sciences Library, promoting library spaces, expertise, and services to researchers conducting translational and social work research. Using the recent renovation of the HSL as an opportunity to rethink the role of the library on campus, this individual will create programming, staffing, and services to foster an intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures and invigorates the research process. The incumbent will also be responsible for keeping abreast of new modes of research in the Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) and Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS), and consequently develop ad hoc methods of engagement that highlight the library's role in promoting and furthering this research. The librarian is a member of the Research & Innovation Services unit and a liaison to the ITHS, School of Social Work and other departments/schools at the University of Washington. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: " Responsible for developing collaborative working relationships with translational researchers and UW's research community; and developing and implementing a research support service model that will maximize HSL liaisons' expertise. " Designs and launches a research program that will maximize use of the campus' research collections, participate in the selection of resources for researchers, and assist with data curation and data discovery projects. " Works with other departments within the UW Libraries to provide research support to ITHS, research laboratories, and ITHS CORES to scholars across a broad range of disciplines; partners with other coordinators within the UW libraries to develop, manage, and deliver a unified profile of services to translational researchers at South Lake Union, UW Medical Center, and affiliated sites in the WWAMI region. " In conjunction with the Associate Director for Public & Research Services, oversees an in-house training program for librarians and staff on data curation, big data, next generation depositories, and open access initiatives, to further the e-science initiatives. " Collaborates with UW Libraries colleagues and plays a central role in marketing research and data support services throughout the UW Libraries campus-wide including: launching exhibits, seminars, workshops, lectures and discussion groups, to highlight and promote library resources, as well as scholarly data tools at UW. " Works closely with the University of Washington Schools of Social Work and Medicine faculty and students to identify and address their research needs, and to develop new research projects. " Keeps abreast of new modes of research in the translational sciences and develops ad hoc methods of engagement that highlight the library's role in promoting and furthering this research, including demonstrations of emerging scholarly resources and technologies to interested faculty, students, staff, librarians, the research community, and library supporters. " Works with the HSL Director, the Associate Director for Public & Research Services, and the Head of Systems on long-range strategic planning for new initiatives, projects, exhibits, events, and grants. " Partners with other campus stakeholders to position the library as a bridge between researchers in different fields to facilitate interdisciplinary scholarship. " Identifies and implements suitable assessment tools to capture the full breadth of qualitative and quantitative data related to translational support services. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: " Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree. " Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. " Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. " Experience with developing programs intended to provide innovative library service researcher and/or students conducting research. " Demonstrated understanding of the academic library's role in research, teaching and learning and knowledge of higher education and curriculum. " Record of providing substantial outreach services to faculty and academic program leaders on campus and/or participation in collaborative projects. " Ability to articulate a vision for research support services and programming to encourage and sustain scholarly engagement with library collections and resources. " Outstanding organizational and analytical skills to lead multiple projects. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and to be present in the workplace during normal working hours. " Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. " Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. " Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Ability and skill in fostering teamwork among others. " Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software. " Ability to follow directions from supervisors (and to provide clear directions to staff and student employees). Preferred: " Completion of the National Library of Medicine Associate Fellowship preferred and/or interest in health sciences librarianship. " Evidence of continuing scholarship and research. " Proven success in developing partnerships with other academic units as well as with libraries at local, regional and state level. SALARY: $ 42,600 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background. BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax. APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, please submit the following information to libhr@uw.edu: " Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Academic Human Resources Librarian) " Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements) " List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses) " Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading. " Please submit all three components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space until interviews are conducted. Then, some application materials will be circulated. APPLICATION DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 6, 2012. University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu. University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each of each new employee. |
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