Research Support

• Provides support to Harvard faculty in producing high-quality, transparent systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and other literature-based forms of research. Support includes consulting in the development of research questions, choosing appropriate research designs, and designing and executing literature searches in a variety of electronic databases.
• Provides reference assistance to Harvard-affiliated investigators as needed in the areas of biological sciences, clinical medicine, public health, and health and public health data resources
• Keeps abreast of current developments in clinical research methods, evidence-based clinical practice, and medical education.

Education

• Develops and implements educational programs in support of graduate programs at the Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Chan School of Public Health. Subject matter includes evidence-based medicine, information discovery and retrieval, and evidence synthesis methods.
• Serves as a liaison to Harvard's Program in Medical Education.
• Provides instruction in literature-based research methods and database searching.
• Designs and creates online educational materials in support of the Countway's educational goals.

Collection Development

• Investigates, evaluates, and implements new information technology resources and tools.
• Participates in the selection of resources to support the educational and research missions of the institutions the Countway serves.

Administrative Service

• Participates in needs assessment, strategic planning, and program development.
• Represents the Countway Library on appropriate Harvard Library committees, task forces, and project teams to support the larger mission of the Harvard Library.
• Other duties or special projects as required.

• Master’s Degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution or advanced degree in the health sciences or a health-related field.
• 3 or more years experience in an academic health sciences or biomedical library.

• A degree and experience in the health or biomedical sciences is preferred.
• Experience in the production of evidence syntheses such as systematic reviews.
• Expertise in searching health sciences literature databases and extensive knowledge of biomedical literature.
• Knowledge of the principles of evidence-based practice in the health sciences.
• Demonstrated teaching abilities and competence in developing and marketing educational programs.
• Strong writing and speaking skills and a facility for interpersonal relations.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing information environments and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues.
• Knowledge of the goals, collections, services, personnel, and procedures of a specialized academic library.

This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Library

USA - MA - Boston

386057 Library Professional

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Countway Library of Medicine

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Full-time

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00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Education, Identity

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.