Research & Knowledge Management Liaison Librarian

The University of Pennsylvania Libraries seek a dynamic, service-oriented librarian to proactively provide outreach services to Penn's biomedical research community. The position will be instrumental in assessing research needs and creating a set of services in support of the research life cycle at Penn, ranging from development of a guide to data management resources to implementing tools to enhance research collaboration (VIVO and Symplectic Elements). The broad goals of the position are to integrate the Biomedical Library into the arena of the overlapping fields of e-science, data storage and curation, bibliometrics (citation tracking and analysis), scholarly communication and research collaboration, as well as genomic and biological data, and to establish the Libraries as a clearnignhouse for reseach resources. Reporting ot the Associate Director, Biomedical Library, the position will be a member of the Biomedical Library Information Services Team. It is based in the Biomedical Library while working closely with colleagues throughout the Penn Libraries. An ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science and a minimum of 2 years of professional library experience in an academic or research center or equvialent combination of education and experience is required; a demonstrated interest and expertise in informatics and/or relevant scientific field. Coursework in or equivalent knowledge and experience with metrics and statistics. Ability to work independently as well as operate within a collegial framework of faculty, staff, students,and administrators to deliever desired outcomes. A self-starter with relationship building skills is a must. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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