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Treadwell Library Knowledge Specialist, Remote

Partners Healthcare Boston, MA

3 DAYS AGO

Full Time

3 DAYS AGO Full Time Site: The General Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

Reporting to the Director of the Treadwell Library and applying strong interpersonal and technological skills, the Knowledge Specialist for Research and Instruction will deliver innovative, responsive and user-focused knowledge services to the MGH community and will be a key contributor to the library's comprehensive review service. This includes performing expert level database searching and consultation services, including those for systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects, delivering instruction in both in-person and online environments and cultivating partnerships with individuals and groups within the wider MGH community. The incumbent will perform the tasks and duties of this position in a virtual library setting and must be a dynamic and outgoing team player demonstrating creativity, flexibility and an openness to change and ambiguity.

Job Summary

1. Provide high quality research and reference support to meet the clinical, educational and research needs of the MGH community.
2. Contribute to the library's comprehensive review service, including managing multiple review projects simultaneously.
3. Provide extensive and exhaustive search services for systematic reviews and other intensive research projects.
4. Provide in-depth and on-demand consultation services for individuals and groups on systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, guideline development, evidence synthesis, database searching and use of medical literature to support evidence-based practices throughout the hospital.
5. Perform general research and reference consultation services.
6. Collaborate with colleagues, to review and evaluate electronic knowledge resources and technologies.
7. In collaboration with the director, plan and implement strategies for integrating the educational expertise and services into clinical care, teaching and research at MGH.
8. Develop and deliver effective and efficient instructional services for both online and in-person learning environments.
9. Create online learning modules to support instructional services.
10. Guide MGH staff and students in the effective use of knowledge services and resources to support evidence-based practice, teaching and research.
11. Seek opportunities to collaborate and establish partnerships (including embedded services) with individuals and groups across MGH.
12. Develop outreach activities and communication to promote knowledge services and resources to increase their use and effectiveness throughout the hospital.
13. Consult and instruct on matters relating to evidence based practice and evidence synthesis.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in library and information studies from an ALA-accredited program or another comparable Master's degree program.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience: 3 or more years of experience in a medical/hospital/biomedical library or as a health sciences liaison librarian preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer-service orientation and skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and effectively adapts to change
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to network and form partnerships
• Expert searching skills in health sciences databases and knowledge using the literature for Evidence-Based Practice
• Experience providing systematic review and other evidence synthesis services
• Teaching/presentation skills and knowledge of instructional technologies
• Ability to identify opportunities for new services and projects and to plan, develop and manage them

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Remote

Work Location: 66 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement: The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Location/Region: Boston, Massachusetts

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