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Education and Clinical Services Librarian, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Job Number: 2022-41921
Category: Library
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Med School
Department: School – Library – W417400
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 45
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Oct. 4, 2022

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Manager of Education and Clinical Services, the Education and Clinical Services Librarian plays a central role in developing customized library services in support of the University of Massachusetts Medical School research, education, and clinical enterprise. The position collaborates with faculty, graduate students, academic units, and research center personnel to provide customized library services.

For the full job posting and to apply, go to https://www.ummsjobs.com/job/8734/.

Note that salary is commensurate with experience. Information on UMass Chan salary ranges may be found here: https://www.umassmed.edu/globalassets/human-resources/documents/compensation/salary-charts/professional-salary-chart-2020.pdf

Why work at UMass Medical School?  

UMass Medical School, Massachusetts’ first and only public academic health sciences center, is an award-winning public university and one of the leading medical schools in the nation for primary care education. UMass Medical School is also a major center for research, ranking in the top quartile of American medical schools that receive funding from the National Institutes of Health. UMass Medical School, in partnership with the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, has completed the construction of the new community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC). The school is also in the middle of constructing a new research building (NERB) that will be used to support UMMS’ growing research and educational enterprises. The Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and Vice Provost for Health Equity, UMass Medical School is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, inclusion, and health equity remain at the forefront of the school’s IMPACT 2025 Strategic Plan, for more information see the Diversity and Inclusion Equal Opportunity page. 

The Lamar Soutter Library is a vital partner with the School of Medicine, Graduate School of Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and its multi-site clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health Care, and its six member hospitals and multiple clinical sites in supporting educational, clinical, and research activities. The Library is recognized nationally as a leader in services for evidence-based medicine, systematic reviews, research data management, research impact, library publishing, and oversees the medical school’s archives and institutional repository, eScholarship@UMMS. The Library is also the holder of the National Library of Medicine New England Region 7 grant and the National Public Health Coordinating Office (NPHCO). 

The Lamar Soutter Library (LSL) is a creative, supportive, and enthusiastic team that encourages each member to pursue their own brand of awesome in the library profession.  We value learning and growing in our profession; we care about our learners and each other. Mentorship and collaboration are highly valued.   

What about Worcester, MA?  

Worcester is the “heart” of the Commonwealth. It is a diverse, multi-ethnic, affordable, culturally rich “neighborhood city”, with a rich history in higher education and industry, and a vibrant foodie and arts scene. Being centrally located in MA gives easy access to Boston, Tanglewood, Hartford (CT), Portland (ME), Providence (RI), and beautiful coastal and mountain communities. See Welcome to Worcester Google Map created by Lamar Soutter Library.