Research Impact Librarian Job at Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

GALTER HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTER

Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

Northwestern University, Chicago

RESEARCH IMPACT LIBRARIAN

Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center (GHSL) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a Research Impact Librarian. This position will work as part of Galter Library’s Research Assessment and Communications department to support individuals and groups in their understanding, assessment, visualization, and reporting of impactful outcomes of research and clinical care efforts. The department provides advisory services for researchers, groups, departments, and centers on topics such as : managing or tracking publications, maintaining an impactful online identity, measuring or assessing research impact by discipline, communicating research impact to diverse audiences, or developing successful publishing and dissemination strategies. We strongly encourage early-career librarians to consider this opportunity.

• Please note this position has a hybrid work schedule, agreed upon in consultation with the Head, Research Assessment and Communications.

RANK : Librarian Faculty

POSITION REPORTS TO : Head, Research Assessment and Communications

TITLE : Research Impact Librarian

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications : until filled

Proposed Starting Date : Negotiable

Salary : Commensurate with qualifications and experience, minimum $65,000

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develops and delivers training sessions, online guides, and consultations on publication tracking, bibliometrics and citation analysis, communicating research impact, online research profiles, or topics more broadly related to scholarly communications (e.g., open access, author rights, etc.).

Performs bibliometric analyses using publication- and citation-based statistics to provide researchers and administrators with an in-depth understanding of scholarly impact for program review, grant applications and renewals, and recruitment and retention.

Supports workflows to collect, preserve, and disseminate faculty, staff, and student intellectual output through the institutional repository, research information management system, and other digital means.

Provides reference services to medical school faculty, students, and affiliated clinical researchers.

Develops and sustains relationships with faculty, students, research centers, and professional networks to foster collaboration, identify service needs, and enhance awareness of library resources and research impact tools.

Contributes to library-wide planning activities and collaborates with colleagues on projects in areas of shared interest, when appropriate.

Attends faculty and student research seminars, department wide conferences, and university symposia to keep abreast of current research. Serves on university and library committees as appropriate.

Participates in scholarly societies, attends academic conferences, and represents the library in relevant academic activities. Keeps abreast of current developments and trends of scholarly publishing and communications, bibliometrics and alternative metrics, and best practices in digital scholarship.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES :

Master’s degree in library information science, data science, informatics, or assessment from an accredited program or international equivalent, or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience providing instructional and reference services including the creation of online tutorials, surveys, or guides.

Proficiency with bibliographic and citation databases (including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) and awareness of alternative sources of information about research outputs.

Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet / reporting platforms.

Demonstrated ability to work creatively and collaboratively as part of a team.

A proactive and service-oriented approach to outreach, with enthusiasm for networking, relationship-building, and community engagement.

Ability to contribute to teams with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and communication with both internal and external collaborators.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES :

Interest or training in relevant topic areas, including research impact metrics, bibliometrics, and relevant related resources (e.g., ORCID, Metrics Toolkit, InCites by Clarivate Analytics, VOSviewer) or interest in pursuing professional training on these topics.

Interest or training in topics related to data analysis, data visualization, or other complementary areas (either in formal credit-bearing courses or in MOOC-style experiences).

The Galter Health Sciences Library is a highly collaborative, innovative, and nurturing library. We share Northwestern’s commitment to excellence and foster the creation and sharing of knowledge among the faculty, staff, and students at the Feinberg School of Medicine and its affiliates. Galter Library is committed to maintaining a culture that values and prioritizes professional growth and work-life balance and to sustaining a welcoming environment for our team and our campus community.

Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University, Cook County

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In Summary : Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center (GHSL) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a Research Impact Librarian . The position will work as part of Galter Library’s Research Assessment and Communications department . The department provides advisory services for researchers, groups, departments, and centers on topics such as managing or tracking publications, maintaining an impactful online identity, measuring or assessing research impact by discipline .

En Español : GALTER HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY & LERNING CENTRE Fainberg School of Medicine Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Northwest University, Chicago RESEARCH IMPACT LIBRARIAN Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center (GHSL) en la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad del Noroeste busca una Biblioteca de Impacto Investigativo. Esta posición trabajará como parte del departamento de Evaluación y Comunicación de Investigación de la biblioteca de Galter para apoyar a individuos y grupos en su comprensión, evaluación, visualización e información sobre los resultados impactantes de las investigaciones y proporciona esfuerzos clínicos. RANK : Posición de la Facultad de Bibliotecas REPORTOS A : Jefe, Evaluación de Investigación y Comunicaciones TITULO : Impacto en la investigación Data de cierre del bibliotecario para recibir solicitudes : hasta que se cumpla Fecha inicial propuesta : Salario negociable : En proporción con las calificaciones y experiencia, mínimo $65,000 DUTIES Y RESponsabilidades : Desarrolla y entrega sesiones de capacitación, guías online y consultas sobre el seguimiento de publicaciones, bibliometría y análisis de citas, comunicación de impacto de investigación, perfiles de investigación en línea o temas más ampliamente relacionados con comunicaciones académicas (por ejemplo, acceso abierto, derechos de autor, etc.). Realiza análisis bibliométricos utilizando servicios basados en estadísticas y citaciones para proporcionar a los investigadores y administradores una comprensión profunda de las necesidades profesionales de la facultad y proveedores de estudios. Contribuye a actividades de planificación en toda la biblioteca y colabora con colegas en proyectos en áreas de interés compartido, cuando sea apropiado. Asiste a seminarios de investigación docente y estudiantil, conferencias departamentales y simposios universitarios para mantenerse al día con las investigaciones actuales. Sirve en comités de universidades y bibliotecas según proceda. Participa en sociedades académicas, asiste a conferencias académicos y representa a la biblioteca en actividades académticas relevantes. Mantengase al tanto de los desarrollos y tendencias actuales de la publicación académica y las comunicaciones, Schoometrics y métricas alternativas, y mejores prácticas en el ámbito digital. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES : Maestría en ciencias de información bibliográfica, ciencia de datos, matemáticas o evaluación desde un programa acreditado internacional o equivalente u otro grado o equivalente. Demostra experiencia profesional como parte del trabajo en línea y servicios de referencia que incluyen la creación de guías e instrucciones y conocimientos sobre una red de búsquedas y divulgación informativa, etc. Capacidad para contribuir a equipos con un compromiso demostrado de colaboración y comunicación tanto con colaboradores internos como externos. Calificaciones y competencias preferidas : Interés o capacitación en áreas temáticas relevantes, incluyendo métricas de impacto de la investigación, bibliometría y recursos relacionados (por ejemplo, ORCID, Metrics Toolkit, InCites by Clarivate Analytics, VOSviewer) o interés por realizar una formación profesional sobre estos temas.