Health Sciences & Systematic Review Librarian - University Libraries

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The University at Albany is accepting applications for the tenure-track faculty position of Health Sciences and Systematic Review Librarian at the rank of assistant or senior assistant librarian. This position will serve as the primary subject librarian for the College of Integrated Health Sciences, providing research support, instruction, and collection development services. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting systematic reviews and evidence synthesis projects, collaborating with faculty, researchers, and students.

The College of Integrated Health Sciences encompasses programs in Social Welfare, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Policy Management and Behavior, and Nursing. The librarian in this role will support faculty and students across these diverse disciplines, ensuring access to relevant resources and research support. As a member of the Information Literacy Department, the librarian contributes to departmental services and projects.

Research, publication, and service to the Libraries, University, and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion. Procedures for Promotion and Continuing Appointment for Library Academic Faculty includes details regarding procedures, criteria, and expectations.

The UAlbany Libraries work continuously to review organizational structure, assess services, modify roles and responsibilities, adjust workflows, explore new ways of engaging with faculty and campus partners, and plan for future building renovations. It's an exciting time to be part of the University Libraries.

The University at Albany is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning, living, and working environment that is free from inequality and discrimination, and to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and respect of all of its members. More information about diversity and inclusion at UAlbany is available at https://www.albany.edu/inclusive-excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary subject librarian for the College of Integrated Health Sciences, providing specialized research assistance, instruction, and outreach.
• Develops and delivers instructional sessions on information literacy, health science resources and research, evidence-based practice, and systematic review methodologies.
• Provides expert guidance on systematic reviews, including consultation on database searching, protocol development, citation management, and research synthesis techniques.
• Creates and maintains subject and research guides.
• Creates educational resources and training materials related to systematic review and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with faculty to integrate library resources and research support into curricula.
• Contributes to collection development, assessment, and deselection ensuring that library resources align with the teaching and research needs of the College.
• Promotes library resources and services to students and faculty by participating in or developing outreach and programming initiatives.
• Stays current with trends in health sciences librarianship, systematic review methodologies, and scholarly communication.
• Contributes to and develops instruction-related projects as a member of the Information Literacy department.
• Works collaboratively with other subject librarians, faculty, and researchers to support interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Provides general reference and research assistance services in person and virtually via chat or other electronic communication methods.
• Participates in library-wide initiatives, committees, and professional development opportunities.
• Performs functions normally expected of the University Libraries academic faculty, including contributing to the profession, Libraries, and University through scholarship and service.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Head of Information Literacy Department
• Supervises the following positions: n/a
• May supervise employees as assigned (if no direct reports at time of filling position)

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing reference services or research consultations in an academic library.
• Experience providing library instruction or teaching in an academic library.
• Experience or formal coursework related to collection development activities such as selection and deselection of library resources, collection assessment, and user information needs assessment.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in an academic environment.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience or formal coursework related to information resources on health sciences or relevant subjects.
• One year of experience conducting or supporting systematic reviews, including developing search strategies and using review management software.
• Experience with citation management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero) and systematic review software (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan).
• Experience utilizing databases and resources relevant to health sciences, such as Medline, CINAHL, Web of Science, Ovid, and Cochrane Library.
• Experience with outreach and programming to students and faculty.
• A second advanced degree (master's or doctoral) in a relevant health sciences discipline.

Working Environment:

Typical office environment.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Librarian, $63,000, Senior Assistant Librarian, $70,000.

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=191210.

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Contact information for three references.

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A review of applications will start on August 18, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.